Soccer J1 kicks off today with 20 teams competing for the championship this season, an increase of 2 teams. In addition to the championship battle between teams with proven track records such as Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F.
Marinos, attention will be paid to the battles of promoted teams such as FC Machida Zelvia and Tokyo Verdy. The J.League, which will start anew after celebrating its 30th anniversary last season, will kick off with a match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Urawa Reds at 2:00 pm on the 23rd.