2006 J.League Division 1
The 2006 J.League Division 1 season was the 14th season since the establishment of the J.League Division 1. It began on March 4 and ended on December 2.
General
Promotion/relegation
- At the end of the 2005 season, Kyoto Purple Sanga, Avispa Fukuoka, and Ventforet Kofu were promoted to J1.
- At the end of the 2005 season, Kashiwa Reysol, Tokyo Verdy 1969, and Vissel Kobe were relegated to J2.
- At the end of the 2005 season, Ehime FC was promoted to J2.
Changes in competition format
- The Division 2 was expanded to 13 clubs.
- In games that require extra time in case of a tie away goals rule is adopted.
Changes in clubs
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The following eighteen clubs participated in J.League Division 1 during 2006 season. Of these clubs, Kyoto Purple Sanga, Avispa Fukuoka, and Ventforet Kofu were newly promoted clubs.- Albirex Niigata
- Avispa Fukuoka
- Cerezo Osaka
- FC Tokyo
- Gamba Osaka
- JEF United Ichihara Chiba
- Júbilo Iwata
- Kashima Antlers
- Kawasaki Frontale
- Kyoto Purple Sanga
- Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Oita Trinita
- Omiya Ardija
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Shimizu S-Pulse
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- Ventforet Kofu
- Yokohama F. Marinos
Format
Eighteen clubs will play in double round-robin format, a total of 34 games each. A club receives 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. The clubs are ranked by points, and tie breakers are, in the following order:- Goal differential
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head results
;Changes from previous year
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Table
Awards
Individual
| Award | Recipient | Club |
| Player of the Year |  |