2026 Japanese Regional Leagues

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The 2026 Japanese Regional Leagues (Japanese: 2026 地域リーグ, Hepburn: 2026 Chiiki Rīgu) is the 61st edition of the Japanese Regional Leagues, which comprises the fifth and sixth tier of the Japanese football league system. The winners of the first division of each Regional League, along with the three best-placed teams of the Shakaijin Cup, will qualify for the 2026 Regional Champions League, competing for a spot in the 2027–28 JFL. Currently, no changes were publicly presented from the 2025 format of JFL promotion.

Champions list

RegionChampions
Hokkaidō
Tohoku
Kantō
Hokushin'etsu
Tōkai
Kansai
Chūgoku
Shikoku
Kyushu

Regional League Standings

Hokkaidō

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Hokkaido Tokachi Sky Earth 4 4 0 0 17 2 +15 12 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 ASC Hokkaidō (ja) 4 4 0 0 13 2 +11 12
3 BTOP Hokkaidō 4 3 0 1 12 5 +7 9
4 Norbritz Hokkaido 4 1 1 2 5 8 −3 4
5 Sabas FC 4 1 0 3 4 11 −7 3
6 Sapporo FC (ja) 4 1 0 3 2 9 −7 3
7 Hokushukai Iwamizawa (ja) 4 1 0 3 7 16 −9 3 Qualification to Block League Playoff
8 Sapporo University Goal Plunderers (ja) 4 0 1 3 3 10 −7 1 Relegation to Block League
Updated to match(es) played on June 14 2026. Source: June 17 2026 Hokkaido Football Association
  • From this year, the 7th placed team will now qualify for the Block league finals instead of automatic relegation. [1]
    Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head points 5) Head-to-head goal difference 6) Head-to-head

Hokkaidō Results

Home \ Away ASC Hokkaidō (ASC) BTK Hokushukai Iwamizawa (HOK) HTS NOR Sapporo FC (SAP) SAB Sapporo University Goal Plunderers (SGP)
ASC Hokkaidō (ja) 02/08 6-2 21/06 19/07 13/09 12/07 3-0
BTOP Hokkaidō 0-1 4-2 20/09 28/06 26/07 30/08 06/09
Hokushukai Iwamizawa (ja) 26/07 19/07 30/08 20/09 21/06 28/06 3-0
Hokkaidō Tokachi Sky Earth 06/09 12/07 6-0 02/08 3-0 6-2 13/09
Norbritz Hokkaidō 0-3 13/09 12/07 0-2 30/08 06/09 3-3
Sapporo FC (ja) 28/06 1-4 06/09 19/07 0-2 02/08 20/09
Sabas FC 20/09 1-4 13/09 26/07 21/06 0-1 19/07
Sapporo University Goal Plunderers (ja) 30/08 21/06 02/08 28/06 26/07 12/07 0-1
Updated to match(es) played on June 14 2026. Source: June 17 2026 Hokkaido Football Association Hokkaido Football Association
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.


Tohoku

Division 1

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Fukushima United FC Second 4 4 0 0 13 1 +12 12 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 Cobaltore Onagawa 4 3 1 0 14 1 +13 10
3 Blancdieu Hirosaki 4 3 0 1 9 4 +5 9
4 Hitome Senbonzakura SUFT (ja) 4 3 0 1 8 6 +2 9
5 Sendai Sasuke (ja) 4 2 0 2 6 13 −7 6
6 Ōyama SC 4 1 1 2 6 7 −1 4
7 Ganju Iwate 4 1 0 3 6 6 0 3
8 Shichinohe SC (ja) 4 1 0 3 5 9 −4 3
9 Bogolle D. Tsugaru (ja) 4 1 0 3 4 13 −9 3 Relegation to Tohoku Division 2 North/South
10 Shichigahama SC (ja) 4 0 0 4 2 13 −11 0 Relegation to Tohoku Division 2 North/South
Updated to match(es) played on May 4 2026 [2]. Source: Tohoku Football Association Tohoku Adult Soccer League - Ranking
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal difference, 3) Total goals, 4) Head-to-head points, 5) Head-to-head goal difference, 6) Head-to-head goals, 7) Foul points, 8) Lottery

Results

Home \ Away BLA Bogolle D. Tsugaru (BOG) COB GAN Hitome Senbonzakura SUFT (HIT) FUS OYA Sendai Sasuke (SAS) Shichigahama SC (SHG) Shichinohe SC (SHN)
Blancdieu Hirosaki 22/8 18/10 27/9 3–0 0–2 21/6 7/6 28/6 20/9
Bogolle D. Tsugaru (ja) 17/5 0–6 0–3 14/6 7/6 20/9 1–2 27/9 3–2
Cobaltore Onagawa 14/6 21/6 17/5 4/10 20/9 1–1 31/5 6/9 30/8
Ganju Iwate 31/5 30/8 13/9 1–2 21/6 4/10 20/9 14/6
Hitome Senbonzakura SUFT (ja) 6/9 11/10 7/6 28/6 27/9 13/9 4–1 24/5 2–1
Fukushima United FC Second 30/8 4/10 24/5 2–1 31/5 2–0 7–0 13/9 14/6
Ōyama SC 2–3 24/5 28/6 7/6 17/5 6/9 11/10 3–1 27/9
Sendai Sasuke (ja) 4/10 6/9 27/9 24/5 30/8 28/6 14/6 3–1 13/9
Shichigahama SC (ja) 0–3 31/5 0–4 11/10 20/9 17/5 30/8 21/6 4/10
Shichinohe SC (ja) 24/5 28/6 0–3 6/9 21/6 18/10 31/5 17/5 7/6
Updated to match(es) played on May 4 2026. Source: May 3 2026 Tohoku Football Association Tohoku Adult Soccer League - Scores
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Division 2 North

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Fuji Club 2003 (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Promotion to Tohoku Division 1
2 Lideal Aomori (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Nippon Steel Kamaishi (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Nu Perle Hiraizumi-Maesawa (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Ōmiya SC (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Ōshū United (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Saruta Kōgyō 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 TDK Shinwakai (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Prefectural League
Updated to match(es) played on 17 May 2026. Source: 2026 Tohoku Adult Soccer League 2nd Division North Match schedule and result
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal difference, 3) Total goals, 4) Head-to-head points, 5) Head-to-head goal difference, 6) Head-to-head goals, 7) Foul points, 8) Lottery

Division 2 North Results

Home \ Away Fuji Club 2003 (FUJ) TDK Shinwakai (TDK) Nippon Steel Kamaishi (NSK) Ōmiya SC (OMI) SAR Nu Perle Hiraizumi-Maesawa (NUP) Ōshū United (OSH) Lideal Aomori (LID)
Fuji Club 2003 (ja) 8/30 10/4 6/21 10/18 9/20 9/13 5/17
TDK Shinwakai (ja) 11/8 5/10 6/28 9/13 10/25 5/17 6/14
Nippon Steel Kamaishi (ja) 11/1 9/20 9/13 10/25 5/17 6/14 8/30
Ōmiya SC (ja) 10/25 11/1 5/24 5/17 6/14 8/30 9/20
Saruta Kōgyō 6/14 5/24 6/21 9/6 8/30 9/20 11/1
Nu Perle Hiraizumi-Maesawa (ja) 5/31 6/21 9/6 10/18 11/8 11/1 5/24
Ōshū United (ja) 5/24 9/6 10/18 11/8 5/31 6/28 6/21
Lideal Aomori (ja) 9/6 10/18 11/8 5/31 6/28 9/13 10/25
Updated to match(es) played on TBD. Source: TBD
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.


Division 2 South

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 IRIS. F.C. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Promotion to Tohoku Division 1
2 Iwaki Furukawa FC (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 FC La U. de Sendai Segunda 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Merry (football club) (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Parafrente Yonezawa (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 FC Primeiro Fukushima (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Sendai Sasuke (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for playoff (vs Prefectural Champion).
8 Yamagata BB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Prefectural League.
Updated to match(es) played on Scheduled May 17 2026. Source: 2026 Tohoku Adult Soccer League Division 2 South Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal difference, 3) Total goals, 4) Head-to-head points, 5) Head-to-head goal difference, 6) Head-to-head goals, 7) Foul points, 8) Lottery


Division 2 South Results

Home \ Away IRI Iwaki Furukawa FC (IWA) LAU Merry (football club) (MER) Parafrente Yonezawa (PAR) FC Primeiro Fukushima (PRI) Sendai Sasuke (SUS) YBB
IRIS. F.C. 31/05 08/11 06/09 28/06 18/10 24/05 21/06
Iwaki Furukawa FC (ja) 20/09 06/09 24/05 30/08 21/06 14/06 28/06
FC La U. de Sendai Segunda 30/08 17/05 01/11 14/06 07/06 25/10 20/09
Merry (football club) (ja) 17/05 13/09 28/06 25/10 31/05 08/11 14/06
Parafrente Yonezawa (ja) 15/11 08/11 11/10 21/06 06/09 20/09 24/05
FC Primeiro Fukushima (ja) 14/06 25/10 11/10 20/09 17/05 28/06 30/08
Sendai Sasuke (ja) 13/09 18/10 21/06 30/08 07/06 01/11 17/05
Yamagata BB 04/10 01/11 31/05 18/10 13/09 08/11 06/09
Updated to match(es) played on TBD. Source: May 17 2026
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.


Kantō

Division 1

This is the 60th edition of the Kanto Soccer League Division 1

Division 1
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Toho Titanium 4 2 2 0 9 1 +8 8 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 Nankatsu SC 4 2 2 0 6 2 +4 8
3 Shibuya City (ja) 4 2 1 1 8 2 +6 7
4 Tokyo United 4 2 1 1 4 2 +2 7
5 Edo All United (ja) 4 1 2 1 5 5 0 5
6 Tokyo 23 4 0 4 0 2 2 0 4
7 Toin University of Yokohama (ja) 3 1 1 1 2 3 −1 4
8 Nihon University FC (ja) 3 0 2 1 3 5 −2 2
9 Aries Toshima FC (ja) 4 0 1 3 1 8 −7 1 Relegation to Kanto Division 2
10 RKD Ryugasaki 2 0 0 2 0 10 −10 0
Updated to match(es) played on April 12, 2026. Source: GoalNote 60th Kanto Soccer League Division 1
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
  • Ryutsu Keizai University Dragons Ryugazaki is the operator Ryutsu Keizai University soccer club. Because the Ryutsu Keizai University Soccer Club's indefinite suspension of activities was lifted, the 3rd round took place as planned, while the 1st and 2nd rounds, which had not been conducted, were rescheduled as postponements. [3]

Division 2

Division 2
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Tonan Maebashi 3 2 1 0 6 3 +3 7 Promoton to Kanto Division 1
2 Tochigi City U25 3 2 0 1 9 6 +3 6
3 Onodera FC (ja) 3 1 2 0 5 2 +3 5
4 Vertfee Yaita 3 1 2 0 3 2 +1 5
5 Tokyo International University FC (ja) 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4
6 Joyful Honda Tsukuba 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 4
7 Coedo Kawagoe FC (ja) 3 1 0 2 7 6 +1 3
8 Atsugi Hayabusa (ja) 3 1 0 2 4 8 −4 3
9 Esperanza SC (ja) 3 1 0 2 1 5 −4 3
10 Hitachi Building System SC (ja) 3 0 1 2 1 4 −3 1 Relegation to Prefectural League
Updated to match(es) played on April 19, 2026.. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head points 5) Head-to-head goal difference 6) Head-to-head goals scored 7) Draw (Lottery)


Hokushin'etsu

Division 1

This is the 52nd edition of the Hokushin'etsu Football League Division 1

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Toyama Shinjo 3 3 0 0 10 0 +10 9 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 Japan Soccer College 3 3 0 0 9 0 +9 9
3 Fukui United 3 3 0 0 5 2 +3 9
4 Niigata University of Health & Welfare (ja) 3 2 0 1 13 4 +9 6
5 Artista Asama 3 1 0 2 5 5 0 3
6 FC Matsucelona (ja) 3 0 0 3 0 3 −3 0
7 FC Hokuriku 3 0 0 3 0 8 −8 0 Relegation to Hokushin'etsu 2nd Division
8 Niigata University of Management 3 0 0 3 1 21 −20 0
Updated to match(es) played on April 19, 2026. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head records between the teams; a. Points; b. Goal difference; c. Total Score.


Division 2

This is the 23rd edition of the Hokushin'etsu Football League Division 2

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 FC Abies (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Promotion to Hokushin'etsu Division 1
2 Joganji Toyama 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Kanazawa Gakuin University FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Libertas Chikuma (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Niigata University H&W FC (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 N-Style Toyama (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Sakai Phoenix (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Prefectural League
8 SR Komatsu (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Prefectural League
Updated to match(es) played on The match is scheduled to start on April 5, 2026. Source: TBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head record between the teams a.) Points; b.) goal difference; c.) Total Score

Tōkai

Division 1

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Atletico Suzuka Club 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 Chukyo University FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Gakunan F. Mosuperio (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Ise-Shima 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 FC Kariya 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Fujieda City Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Wyvern FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Tokai FC (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Tōkai Division 2
9 Yazaki Valente (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on TBA. Source: TBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head record between the teams: 5) Winning percentage (total number of wins ÷ total matches)

Division 2

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 AS Kariya (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Promotion to Tokai Division 1
2 FC Bombonera (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 FC Gifu Second (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Rajil FC Higashi-Mikawa (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Sports & Society Izu (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Tokai Gakuen University FC (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Vencedor Mie (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Prefectural League
8 Voyagers (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on TBD. Source: TBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head record between the teams: 5) Winning percentage (total number of wins ÷ total matches)

Kansai

Division 1

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Arterivo Wakayama 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 Asuka FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 FC Basara Hyogo (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Cento Cuore Harima 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Ikoma FC Nara (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Laranja Kyoto 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Moriyama Samurai 2000 (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Kansai Division 2
8 Ococias Kyoto 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on The matches are scheduled to start on April 11, 2026.. Source: TBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head records between the teams; a. Points; b. goal difference; c. Total Score.

Division 2

This is the 21st edition of the Kansai Football League Division 2

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 AC Middlerange (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Promotion to Division 1
2 FC AWJ (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Bandito Ikoma 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Hannan University Soccer Club (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Kansai FC 2008 (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Kobe FC 1970 (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Osaka City SC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for a play-off match. (vs 2nd place in the prefectural finals)
8 Route 11 (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Prefectural League.
Updated to match(es) played on The matches are scheduled to start on April 11, 2026.. Source: TBD
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head records between the teams; a. Points; b. Goal difference; c. Total score. 5) Discipline


Chūgoku

This is the 54th edition of the Chūgoku Football League.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Fukuyama City 4 4 0 0 20 2 +18 12 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 Baleine Shimonoseki 4 3 1 0 12 4 +8 10
3 Belugarosso Iwami 4 3 1 0 9 3 +6 10
4 SRC Hiroshima 4 2 1 1 7 4 +3 7
5 Valimore Aki 4 2 0 2 4 9 −5 6
6 Mitsubishi Mizushima 4 1 1 2 8 7 +1 4
7 Miyajima United (ja) 4 1 0 3 4 10 −6 3
8 ENEOS Mizushima (ja) 4 1 0 3 4 18 −14 3
9 Yonago Genki SC (ja) 4 0 1 3 3 7 −4 1 Qualification for play-off
10 International Pacific Univ. FC 4 0 1 3 3 10 −7 1 Relegation to Prefectural League
Updated to match(es) played on 29 March 2026.. Source: Chūgoku Soccer League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored


Shikoku

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Alverio Takamatsu (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 KUFC Nankoku (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Llamas Kochi (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Lvnirosso NC (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 SONIO Takamatsu (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Tadotsu FC (ja) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 FC Tokushima 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the play-off match (vs Shikoku Challenge 2nd place team).
8 MSP Yashima FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Relegation to Prefectural League
Updated to match(es) played on The matches are scheduled to start on April 5, 2026.. Source: TBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

Results

Home \ Away Alverio Takamatsu (ALT) KUF Llamas Kochi (LLA) Lvnirosso NC (LVN) Sonio Takamatsu (SON) Tadotsu FC (TAD) TOK YAS
Alverio Takamatsu (ja)
KUFC Nankoku
Llamas Kochi (ja)
Lvnirosso NC (ja)
Sonio Takamatsu (ja)
Tadotsu FC (ja)
FC Tokushima
MSP Yashima FC
Updated to match(es) played on The matches are scheduled to start on April 11, 2026.. Source: TBA
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.


Kyushu

This is the 54th edition of the Kyushu Soccer League.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Nobeoka Agata 3 3 0 0 14 4 +10 9 Qualification for the 2026 Regional Champions League
2 Veroskronos Tsuno 3 3 0 0 9 0 +9 9
3 Mitsubishi HI Nagasaki SC (ja) 3 3 0 0 6 3 +3 9
4 KMG Holdings (ja) 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 6
5 NIFS Kanoya FC (ja) 3 1 0 2 3 3 0 3
6 Nexus Miyako FC 3 1 0 2 4 10 −6 3
7 Nippon Steel Oita SC (ja) 3 0 1 2 5 7 −2 1
8 Kawasoe Club (ja) 3 0 1 2 3 5 −2 1
9 Brew Saga 3 0 1 2 2 5 −3 1 Qualification for playoff match
10 Club Atletico Celeste 3 0 1 2 1 12 −11 1 Relegation to Prefectural League
Updated to match(es) played on April 12, 2026.. Source: KYFA 54th Kyushu Soccer League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals

Results

Home \ Away BRE CAC KAN Kawasoe Club (KAW) KMG Holdings FC (KMG) Mitsubishi HI Nagasaki SC (MHI) NEX NOB Nippon Steel Oita SC (NSO) VER
Brew Saga
Club Atletico Celeste
NIFS Kanoya FC
Kawasoe Club (ja)
KMG Holdings FC (ja)
Mitsubishi HI Nagasaki SC (ja)
Nexus Miyako FC
Nobeoka Agata
Nippon Steel Oita SC (ja)
Veroskronos Tsuno
Updated to match(es) played on TBA. Source: TBA
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.


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