| Season | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Kashima Antlers 1st J.League title |
| Asian Club Championship | Kashima Antlers |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 778 (3.24 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Kazuyoshi Miura (23 goals) |
| Highest attendance | 50,974 - Reds vs. Sanga (May 15) |
| Lowest attendance | 4,491 - Sanfrecce vs. Avispa (November 6) |
| Average attendance | 13,353 |
← 1995 1997 → | |
The 1996 J.League season was the fourth season since the establishment of the J.League. The season began on March 16, 1996, and ended on November 9, 1996.