Role distribution across all appointments
Home stadiums
Every stadium that has hosted J1 League matches. Switch between all-time and the latest season.
Match Officials(36 officials ยท 380 matches)
Season-by-Season
| Season | Matches | Officials | Referees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 380 | 36 | 36 |
Top Venues
Matches by Country
Stadium host countries (all-time)
Referees by Nationality
Referee appointments (top 36 officials)
Recent Matches(380 total)
All Matches โJ1 League referees โ FAQ
How many J1 League matches and referees are tracked?
Referee.Observer tracks 380 J1 League matches across 1 season(s), with 36 match officials and stadiums in 1 country.
Which referee has the most J1 League appointments?
Akihiko Ikeuchi (JPN) has the most J1 League refereeing appointments in our data, with 23 matches as referee.
Which nationalities referee J1 League the most?
By appointment volume, the most-represented referee nationalities in J1 League are JPN (341), GER (18), UNK (7).
Where is J1 League played?
J1 League matches have been played at 1 stadiums, most often in United States. See the home-stadiums map for the full geographic spread, filterable by season.
How are J1 League referees appointed?
J1 League match officials โ referee, assistant referees, fourth official, VAR and observers โ are appointed by the competition's refereeing body before each round. Every published appointment is recorded here per season.