Registration periods for J1 League and every Japan division, set by the Japan Football Association (JFA).
The 2026 transfer windows for Japan, covering the J1 League, the J2 League, are the official player registration periods. Clubs can only register signings during the windows below. Dates apply to the whole country, not a single league.
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JapanAFCSeason Jul 2026 – Jun 2027
☀️Summer
29 Jun – 16 Sept 2026
Closed
❄️Winter
1 Feb – 3 Mar 2027
Opens in 125d
Key Japan transfer dates for 2026
Summer window opens29 June 2026
Summer deadline day16 September 2026
Winter window opens1 February 2027
Winter deadline day3 March 2027
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Japan transfer window FAQ
When does the J1 League summer transfer window close in 2026?
The summer transfer window in Japan closes on 16 September 2026. It opens on 29 June 2026.
When does the Japan winter transfer window open?
The winter (mid-season) window opens on 1 February 2027 and closes on 3 March 2027.
Do the J1 League and the J2 League have the same transfer window?
Yes. Transfer windows are set by the Japan Football Association (JFA) for the whole country, so all professional divisions share the same registration periods.
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