Nokel's J.League Resource Guide 2017 - Livestreams, YouTube Channels, Websites, And More
Welcome to my 2017 J.League resource guide! Here you will find links to various live streaming sites, YouTube Channels, blogs, and other quality social media/news outlets that cover the J.League and Japanese soccer in general.
The J.League season starts on February 24th, so now is the perfect time to start following the league!
##/r/JLeague
##2017 Japanese Soccer Schedules
Men's Soccer|||| :--|:--|:--|:--|:-- J1.League|J2.League|J3.League|Japan Football League (4th Tier) J.League Cup|Emperor's Cup|AFC Champions League|Samurai Blue|
| Women's Soccer | ||
|---|---|---|
| L1.League | L2.League | Nadeshiko Japan |
##Match Alert
Match Alert is a section of the r/JLeague wiki that is maintained by u/DoaraChan. There he lists the schedules for a variety of notable matches/competitions throughout the year. Click here for a list of events that he provides 'Match Alerts' for. You can also see a condensed version of this schedule in the header at the top of r/JLeague.
The bottom of the wiki page includes a timezone converter for everyone who is based outside of Japan.
J.League matches typically kick off between 12AM EST and 6AM EST on Saturday.
##Where to Watch - Official
^(This section covers official J.League media, such as television/internet broadcasters, Twitter accounts, YouTube channels, etc. The unofficial J.League media section is located further down the page)
###Internet Streaming
Live streaming of the J.League is available LEGALLY from these websites
EVERSPORT.TV - J1.League | J2.League | Japanese Language
- Broadcasts J1 and J2.League
- $19.99/month
- Not available in Japan or Vietnam
DAZN.COM | Japanese Language
- Broadcasts J1, J2, and J3.League
- Free 1 month trial, then ¥1750/month ($15/month)
- Only available in Japan, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria
- Go to this website for more information (English language)
JFL_CHANNEL | No Commentary
- Broadcasts various Japan Football League (4th Division) matches each week
- An archive of previously streamed matches is available on the site ** FREE
KANSAI SOCCER LEAGUE ON USTREAM | No Commentary
- Broadcasts various Kansai Soccer League (Regional League / 5th and 6th Division) and Kansai League Cup matches
- An archive of streamed matches is available on YouTube
- FREE
Please go to this page for a frequently updated streaming guide.
###Television Broadcasters
^(These are the official broadcasters of the J.League across the globe)
USA: GOL TV
EUROPE: Eurosport
GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND: Sportdigital
Click here for a full list of J.League broadcasters. This list is already outdated (Livesport.TV no longer has streaming rights to J.League), so take it with a grain of salt.
###YouTube - League and National Team
| Men's Soccer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SKY PerfecTV! J.League | J1.League (Eng) | J2.League (Eng) | J.League (Jpn) |
| Samurai Blue | AFC | Kansai Soccer League |
| Women's Soccer | |
|---|---|
| L.League | L.League (Embedded on L.League Website) |
###Social Media
^(Access English language versions of these social media pages by clicking on 'Eng')
##Where to Watch - Unofficial
^(This section only includes unofficial J.League media, including internet streams, Twitter accounts, YouTube channels, etc.)
###Internet Streaming
^(Please consider streaming J.League legally if you can afford it. If not, see below)
CLICK HERE | English & Japanese Language
- The link above takes you to a wiki page on r/JLeague which hosts unofficial streaming sites
###YouTube - League and National Team Unofficial Channels
| Men's Soccer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Highlights | Shinji Okazaki | Stationz | Siohoko2 | JLeagueHighlights |
| Montages | Andre 0901 | ShindowPictures | ||
| Ultras | LocalFootballJapan | |||
| Vintage | LegendOfJLeague | |||
| Cerezo Osaka | CRZ8KIR | |||
| FC Gifu | Forza FC Gifu | |||
| Kashima Antlers | TheNekooyaxi | Antwelve | ||
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Zuba@UrawaReds | chum0110 |
| Women's Soccer | |
|---|---|
| Nadeshiko League | Worawong Issara |
| University to Pro | Goto Gakuen |
###Websites
^(I also recommend following the Twitter accounts of the following websites)
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| JSoccer | This magazine/website tandem offers the best way to follow Japanese football in English | @JSoccerMagazine |
| The J-Talk Podcast | Weekly recaps of Japanese soccer news w/ a rotating cast of Japanese soccer journalists and enthusiasts | @JTalkPod |
| J.League Regista | Various writers give their thoughts on Japanese football, from J1 to the Regional Leagues | @JLeagueRegista |
| Football Channel Asia | Asian football news and observations | @FCdotAsia |
| Sakka Nihon | Articles from freelance Japanese football writer Sean Carroll | @seankyaroru |
| We Are Gifu | FC Gifu news and information | @sushi_football |
| S-Pulse UK Ultras | Shimizu S-Pulse news and information | @SPulseUKUltras |
| Tokyo Verdy Unofficial | Tokyo Verdy news and information | @Verdy_eng |
| Orange Blue | Albirex Niigata news and information | @OrangeBlue882 |
###Twitter Pages
| League/Club | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | @AsianFballFeast | @lovefutbol | @JohnnyDuerden | @Steelinho |
| Japan | @BenMabley | @CesarePolenghi | @aishiterutokyo | @lionelpiguet |
| Japan | @FRsoccersam | @JLeagueFanChris | @lindblood_twit | @DClements54 |
| Japan | @JLeagueJunkie | @Michael_Master | @JLeagueBlog | @MF_Mike |
| Japan | @tgR_Tsuru | @JLeagueFr (French Language) | ||
| J.League 2/3 | @J2KantoBites | |||
| Clubs in the Shikoku Region | @FootballShikoku | |||
| Avispa Fukuoka | @NavyBlueWasp | |||
| Azul Claro Numazu | @aliveinkochi | |||
| Cerezo Osaka | @CFOFan | @crz_tweets | ||
| Gamba Osaka | @GambaOsakaSoul | |||
| Giravanz Kitakyushu | @GiravanzWombat | |||
| JEF United Chiba | @ChibaNews | |||
| Kashiwa Reysol | @ReysolE | @reysolnews | ||
| Kawasaki Frontale | @frontale_ennews | |||
| Omiya Ardija | @AgentOrange2009 | @GoGoOmiyaArdija | @Ardija01Talk | @Ardijapanglish |
| FC Tokyo | @OneTheGas1999 | |||
| Yokohama F. Marinos | @CND_Marino | @TricolorePride | ||
| Comedy/Parody | @Special_JLeague | |||
| @JapanFootball |
##Best Sites/Resources
My picks for the best sites/resources for J.League info.
Official J.League Website
The English Language version of the J.League website has helpful links in the sidebar and information in the tabs at the top. While it's not the most exciting website it gets the job done.
The J-Talk Podcast
The J-Talk Podcast is a fantastic resource for catching up on J.League action while you're in your car, on the job, or just hanging out at your house. From the Japanese NT to the JFL, the J-Talk Podcast covers all aspects of Japanese football in hourly episodes.
Follow them on twitter @JTalkPod
JSoccer Magazine
JSoccer Magazine is a magazine/website that focuses on the J.League and Japanese soccer in general. The magazine is released each season (Fall, Winter, etc) and includes interviews with Japanese players, updates on the progress of Japanese players abroad, and more. The website hosts regularly updated news and information about Japanese soccer.
Follow them on twitter @JSoccerMagazine
J.League Regista
With six different sections on the site, J.League Regista is one of the premier English language sites for J.League articles and news. From the first division to the regional leagues, this site covers it all!
Follow them on twitter @JLeagueRegista
I hope you all found this short guide useful in some way! If you have any questions or wish to add anything to this guide, just post them in the comments! Also, keep an eye out for my 2017 J.League Guide that I'll be posting later this month!
Posted Feb 16, 2017, 7:07 PM UTC · edited