V.League (Japan)
The V.League 1 (Japanese: Vリーグ) is the top-level semi-professional volleyball league for both men and women in Japan. The league started in 1994.
Current season, competition or edition: 2021–22 V.League Division 1 Women's2021–22 V.League Division 1 Men's | |
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| Sport | Volleyball |
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| Founded | 1994 |
| No. of teams | Men: 10 Women: 12 |
| Country | Japan |
| Most recent champion(s) | Women: Hisamitsu Springs Men: Suntory Sunbirds (2021–22) |
| Most titles | Men: Shin Nihon Steel (16) (later; Osaka Blazers Sakai) Women: Hitachi (17) |
| TV partner(s) | DAZN[1][2] |
| Related competitions | V.Challenge League |
| Official website | vleague |
The competitions are organized by the Japan Volleyball League Organization. In 2006 the name V.League was changed to V.Premier League. In 2018 the name V.Premier League was changed to V.League Division 1 (V1).
Clubs (2021–22 season)
The League currently consists of the following member clubs:
Previous winners
- 1967–68 to 1993–94: Japan Volleyball League
- 1994–95 to 2005–06: V.League
- 2006–07 to 2017–18: V.Premier League
- 2018–19 to present: V.League 1
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