B.LEAGUE’s Revenue Soars Fivefold to ¥101.3 Billion in 10 Years

ALVARK Tokyo sets new club revenue record as more Japanese basketball teams post significant financial growth

The Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE) has recorded a major financial milestone, with its combined business revenue reaching ¥101.3 billion for the 2025-26 season, marking a fivefold increase since the league was established a decade ago.

B.LEAGUE, headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, and led by Commissioner Shinji Shimada, released its club financial results for fiscal year 2025 as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in the 2025-26 season.

The league’s combined business revenue, covering its B1, B2 and B3 divisions and league headquarters, increased from ¥20.1 billion to ¥101.3 billion over the past 10 years, reflecting the continued expansion of professional basketball in Japan.

B.LEAGUE said the disclosure of its financial results aims to promote greater transparency among clubs, strengthen relationships with stakeholders and support the long-term, sustainable development of the sports industry by sharing valuable information with the wider sporting community.

Among the major highlights was the record-setting performance of ALVARK TOKYO, whose operating revenue reached ¥9.24 billion, establishing a new high for a B.LEAGUE club.

The figure significantly surpassed the previous record held by CHIBAJETS, which reported ¥5.17 billion in revenue in the preceding year.

The league also reported a substantial increase in the number of clubs generating more than ¥2 billion in annual revenue, rising from 11 to 17 teams.

Five B1 clubs joined the group: LEVANGA HOKKAIDO, ALTIRI CHIBA, OSAKA EVESSA, HIROSHIMA DRAGONFLIES and NAGASAKI VELCA. In B2, KOBE STORKS also reached the milestone.

Eight clubs likewise posted year-on-year operating revenue growth of more than 50 percent, equivalent to revenues exceeding 150 percent of their previous-year levels.

The clubs were ALVARK TOKYO, LEVANGA HOKKAIDO and ALTIRI CHIBA in B1, and YOKOHAMA EXCELLENCE, EHIME ORANGE VIKINGS, KOBE STORKS, RIZING ZEPHYR FUKUOKA and FUKUSHIMA FIREBONDS in B2.

The financial results underscore B.LEAGUE’s substantial growth over its first decade, with rising club revenues and a broader base of financially expanding teams highlighting the league’s efforts to strengthen the business foundation of Japanese professional basketball.