| Season | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Júbilo Iwata 3rd J.League title 4th Japanese title |
| Relegated | Sanfrecce Hiroshima Consadole Sapporo |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 683 (2.85 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Naohiro Takahara (26 goals) |
| Highest attendance | 57,902 Urawa Reds vs. Júbilo (July 13) |
| Lowest attendance | 3,287 JEF Utd. vs Vegalta (September 18） |
| Average attendance | 16,368 |
← 2001 2003 → | |
The 2002 season was the tenth season since the establishment of the J.League. The league began on March 2, 2002 and ended on November 30, 2002. The Suntory Championship was not held, because Júbilo Iwata was winner of both stages. At the end of the season, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Consadole Sapporo were relegated to J2.