Record attendances in Round 2
On August 16, 2026 the J.League announced that Round 2 (Aug 14–16) drew a total attendance of 481,544, marking the highest round total for the second consecutive round. J2 accounted for 159,567 and J3 for 70,956. The combined attendance for Rounds 1–2 reached 957,656; the league thanked fans for their support.
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Detective Conan x J.League collaboration announced
On August 16, 2026 the J.League unveiled a collaboration visual with TV anime Detective Conan to mark the series’ 30th anniversary and announced collaboration days at J.League matches. Highlighted fixtures include Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy (Sept 6, 2026, 19:00 at YANMAR HANASAKA STADIUM) and FC Tokyo vs Nagoya Grampus (Sept 19, 2026, 19:00 at MUFG Stadium). Clubs will publish event details on their official sites.
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‘Koshitantan’ series profiles V-Varen Nagasaki U-21 Miyaguchi
The J.League’s series ‘Koshitantan’ published its seventh installment on August 16, 2026, featuring V-Varen Nagasaki’s U‑21 player Miyaguchi Yuta. The piece highlights his development and role within the club, offering insights for fans interested in youth development pathways.
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