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Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up

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Sports·Soccer

Japan J. League: 2026-27 Runner-Up

Kashima Antlers 49%

FC Machida Zelvia 49%

Tokyo Verdy 49%

Kawasaki Frontale 49%

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Kashima Antlers 49%

FC Machida Zelvia 49%

Tokyo Verdy 49%

Kawasaki Frontale 49%

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Kashima Antlers

$0 Vol.

49%

FC Machida Zelvia

$0 Vol.

49%

Tokyo Verdy

$0 Vol.

49%

Kawasaki Frontale

$0 Vol.

49%

Urawa Red Diamonds

$0 Vol.

49%

Kashiwa Reysol

$0 Vol.

49%

Yokohama F. Marinos

$0 Vol.

49%

JEF United Chiba

$0 Vol.

49%

Mito HollyHock

$0 Vol.

49%

Kyoto Sanga

$0 Vol.

49%

Gamba Osaka

$0 Vol.

49%

Vissel Kobe

$0 Vol.

49%

Shimizu S-Pulse

$0 Vol.

49%

Nagoya Grampus

$0 Vol.

49%

V-Varen Nagasaki

$0 Vol.

49%

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

$0 Vol.

49%

Cerezo Osaka

$0 Vol.

49%

Fagiano Okayama

$0 Vol.

49%

Avispa Fukuoka

$0 Vol.

49%

FC Tokyo

$0 Vol.

49%

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 season remains tightly contested for runner-up after just eight rounds, with Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Machida Zelvia, and FC Tokyo clustered at the top of the table on 17-19 points. This bunching stems from the league's structural parity, bolstered by the calendar shift to an August-June format and the preceding 2026 special competition that distributed playing time and momentum across established sides. Recent results show no team pulling clear, as strong attacking outputs from Hiroshima and Machida offset occasional defensive lapses, while mid-table clubs like Kawasaki Frontale and Kashima Antlers retain realistic paths through squad depth and favorable upcoming fixtures. Trader consensus reflects this even distribution of implied probabilities across more than a dozen contenders, underscoring the absence of a single standout favorite at this early stage.

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.
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.The 2026-27 J1 League season remains tightly contested for runner-up after just eight rounds, with Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Machida Zelvia, and FC Tokyo clustered at the top of the table on 17-19 points. This bunching stems from the league's structural parity, bolstered by the calendar shift to an August-June format and the preceding 2026 special competition that distributed playing time and momentum across established sides. Recent results show no team pulling clear, as strong attacking outputs from Hiroshima and Machida offset occasional defensive lapses, while mid-table clubs like Kawasaki Frontale and Kashima Antlers retain realistic paths through squad depth and favorable upcoming fixtures. Trader consensus reflects this even distribution of implied probabilities across more than a dozen contenders, underscoring the absence of a single standout favorite at this early stage.

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.
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...

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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 49%, followed by "FC Machida Zelvia" at 49%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 49¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 49% 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 49%, meaning the market assigns a 49% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "FC Machida Zelvia" at 49%. 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.