J.League: Japanese championships to be held from August to May from 2026-27

Japan's professional football leagues, which are currently held on a calendar year basis, will be held from August to May from 2026, announced the J.League on 19/12/2023. Their calendar will thus be modelled on that of the majority of European leagues and the AFC Champions League.

"The 2026-27 season will begin approximately the first week of...