The 2000 season was the eighth season of the J-League Division 1. The league began on March 11 and ended on November 26. At the end of the season the second stage winner Kashima Antlers won the Suntory Championship against Yokohama F-Marinos who won the first stage.

Clubs

Following sixteen clubs participated in J.League Division 1 during 2000 season. Of these clubs, Kawasaki Frontale and FC Tokyo were promoted from Division 2. * Avispa Fukuoka * Kashima Antlers * JEF United Ichihara * Kashiwa Reysol * FC Tokyo * Tokyo Verdy 1969 * Yokohama F. Marinos * Shimizu S-Pulse * Jublio Iwata * Nagoya Grampus Eight * Cerezo Osaka * Gamba Osaka * Vissel Kobe * Sanfrecce Hiroshima * Kawasaki Frontale * FC Tokyo

Overview

First stage

Second stage

Suntory Championship

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Overall table

References

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