The J.League on Tuesday announced a record total attendance of 9,178,812 following the conclusion of the 2015 MEIJI YASUDA J1, J2, and J3 Leagues.

The three leagues combined for a 4.7 per cent increase over the previous year, with 68 sell-out games over 80 per cent capacity - 23 more than the previous season.

The final matchday of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 League’s second stage drew average match attendances of 28,152, the fourth-highest round in league history.

Meanwhile, the MEIJI YASUDA J2 League recorded its best attendance in history.

Below are the finalised statistics enjoyed by the J.League in 2015:

【MEIJI YASUDA J1 League - Top 5 Rounds By Average Attendance】
1994 J.League NICOS Series Round 7 - 30,681
1993 J.League Suntory Series Round 7 - 29,185
2006 J.League Division 1 Round 12 - 28,286
2015 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League Second Stage Round 17 - 28,152
2004 J.League Division 1 First Stage Round 7 - 27,413

【2015 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League (Change from 2014)】
Total Attendance: 5,447,602 (+172,215)
Average Attendance: 17,803 (+3.3%)

【2015 MEIJI YASUDA J2 League (Change from 2014)】
Total Attendance: 3,162,194 (+118,246) [Record High]
Average Attendance: 6,845 (+3.9%)

【2015 MEIJI YASUDA J3 League (Change from 2014)】
Total Attendance: 569,106 (+124,050)
Average Attendance: 2,432 (+8.2%)