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Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up

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Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up

Kashima Antlers 50%

FC Machida Zelvia 50%

Tokyo Verdy 50%

Kawasaki Frontale 50%

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Kashima Antlers 50%

FC Machida Zelvia 50%

Tokyo Verdy 50%

Kawasaki Frontale 50%

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Kashima Antlers

$0 Vol.

50%

FC Machida Zelvia

$0 Vol.

50%

Tokyo Verdy

$0 Vol.

50%

Kawasaki Frontale

$0 Vol.

50%

Urawa Red Diamonds

$0 Vol.

50%

Kashiwa Reysol

$0 Vol.

50%

JEF United Chiba

$0 Vol.

50%

Mito HollyHock

$0 Vol.

50%

Kyoto Sanga

$0 Vol.

50%

Gamba Osaka

$0 Vol.

50%

Vissel Kobe

$0 Vol.

50%

Shimizu S-Pulse

$0 Vol.

50%

V-Varen Nagasaki

$0 Vol.

50%

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

$0 Vol.

50%

Cerezo Osaka

$0 Vol.

50%

Fagiano Okayama

$0 Vol.

50%

Avispa Fukuoka

$0 Vol.

50%

Yokohama F. Marinos

$0 Vol.

49%

Nagoya Grampus

$0 Vol.

49%

FC Tokyo

$0 Vol.

48%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season per the rules of Japan J. League (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the Japan J. League; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 2026–27 J1 League marks the shift to an autumn-spring calendar, introducing fresh scheduling dynamics, transfer windows aligned with Europe, and added uncertainty after Kashima Antlers claimed the 2025 title. Early matchweeks show Machida Zelvia, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and Kashima atop the table with strong attacking outputs and defensive organization, while Vissel Kobe, Kawasaki Frontale, and Gamba Osaka leverage squad depth and historical consistency. Newly promoted sides such as Mito HollyHock and V-Varen Nagasaki bring momentum but face adaptation challenges. With no team pulling clear and a full season of variables ahead—including rest, travel, and potential roster tweaks—the market reflects broad parity among established contenders, keeping runner-up probabilities tightly bunched.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season per the rules of Japan J. League (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the Japan J. League; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Aug 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:17 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.jleague.jp/en/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season per the rules of Japan J. League (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the Japan J. League; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season per the rules of Japan J. League (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the Japan J. League; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 2026–27 J1 League marks the shift to an autumn-spring calendar, introducing fresh scheduling dynamics, transfer windows aligned with Europe, and added uncertainty after Kashima Antlers claimed the 2025 title. Early matchweeks show Machida Zelvia, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and Kashima atop the table with strong attacking outputs and defensive organization, while Vissel Kobe, Kawasaki Frontale, and Gamba Osaka leverage squad depth and historical consistency. Newly promoted sides such as Mito HollyHock and V-Varen Nagasaki bring momentum but face adaptation challenges. With no team pulling clear and a full season of variables ahead—including rest, travel, and potential roster tweaks—the market reflects broad parity among established contenders, keeping runner-up probabilities tightly bunched.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season per the rules of Japan J. League (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the Japan J. League; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Aug 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:17 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.jleague.jp/en/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of Japan J. League for the 2026-27 season per the rules of Japan J. League (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the Japan J. League; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 20 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Kashima Antlers" at 50%, followed by "FC Machida Zelvia" at 50%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 50¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 12, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up," browse the 20 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up" is "Kashima Antlers" at 50%, meaning the market assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "FC Machida Zelvia" at 50%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.