Rules / W League (Japan, women)

W League (Japan, women) rules

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Import limit (roster)

From 2025-26 (WJBL): the five-year residency condition for foreign players was removed. Each club may register up to 2 foreign players with 1 on court; a naturalised player may play alongside the foreign player. Registration closes two-thirds into the season; a per-player pay cap applies (amount not public). source

On court

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Passport / Cotonou / home-grown

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Roster size

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Signing windows & deadlines

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Salary cap / luxury tax

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Minimum salary

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Visa / work permit

Japan's 'Entertainer' work visa category explicitly includes sportspeople; the club sponsors the Certificate of Eligibility. general source

Official document

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Transfer / Letter of Clearance

FIBA has no single global transfer window. International moves need a FIBA Letter of Clearance (Internal Regulations Book 3); the origin federation must respond within 6 days. Each league sets its own registration deadlines. source

Minimum age / U-player rules

Not verified yet.

Rules change every season; always confirm with the club or the current official regulations. Spot an error? Send a correction with a source.