Utsunomiya Brex Crowned Champions!
(Press Release)
Announcement of the Conclusion of the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2024-25 Season and the Determination of the B1 & B2 Clubs for the Next Season
The Japan Professional Basketball League (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Shinji Shimada; hereinafter referred to as "B.LEAGUE") is pleased to announce the conclusion of all games for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2024-25 season, following Utsunomiya Brex's victory in the Resona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2024-25, which was held at Yokohama Arena.
The total attendance for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2024-25 season reached 4,845,109 (including postseason attendance), marking the highest attendance since the league’s establishment in the 2016-17 season. We are grateful to have welcomed the largest number of fans at arenas nationwide. We will continue working together to ensure that in the upcoming season, more fans can enjoy exciting "Kokoro, tagiru" (heart-pumping) games and live sports entertainment through arenas, broadcasts, and streaming.
*Reference: 2024-25 Season Total Attendance: 4,515,851 people (Highest attendance to date)
The B1 (Division 1) and B2 (Division 2) clubs for the coming Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season have also been decided as follows." (★: Promoted clubs)
[B1] 26 Clubs
(Eastern Region)
Hokkaido, Sendai, Akita, Ibaraki, Utsunomiya, Gunma, Koshigaya, ★A Chiba, Chiba J, A Tokyo, SR Shibuya, Kawasaki, Yokohama BC
(Western Region)
★Toyama, San-en, Mikawa, FE Nagoya, Nagoya D, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Shimane, Hiroshima, Saga, Nagasaki, Ryukyu
[B2] 14 Clubs
(Eastern Region)
Aomori, ★Iwate, Yamagata, Fukushima, ★Yokohama EX, Fukui, Shinshu
(Western Region)
Shizuoka, Kobe, Nara, Ehime, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Kagoshima
[B.LEAGUE Chairman Shinji Shimada's Comments]
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the tremendous support and cooperation from fans, partners, and stakeholders, including local governments, throughout this season. The Resona Group B.LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2024-25 showcased thrilling and intense matches truly befitting the grand finale of B.LEAGUE. Congratulations to Utsunomiya Brex for capturing the championship after a fierce battle. Their performance, while carrying the legacy of the late Coach Kevin Braswell, demonstrated overwhelming strength, securing the top spot in the championship and etching a new chapter in B.LEAGUE history, inspiring many people.
Although they fell short of the championship, Ryukyu Golden Kings also achieved the remarkable feat of advancing to the finals for four consecutive years, showcasing their unwavering strength. The high-level offensive and defensive plays of both teams provided us with immense excitement and inspiration. The 2025-26 season will mark the 10th anniversary of B.LEAGUE’s founding, and it will be the final season before our next stage of innovation. We will continue striving to become a league that is more accessible, inspiring, and proud to be recognized worldwide. We look forward to your continued support of B.LEAGUE.