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Does the J1 League operate on a season or calendar year basis?

  • Season basis

  • Calendar year basis

  • Neither

  • Both

Answer

Yes, the J1 League operates on a season basis. The season typically runs from February or March to November or December, with a mid-season break in July and August. Each team plays 34 matches, facing each other twice, home and away. The top three teams qualify for the AFC Champions League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to J2 League.
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