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To establish local roots, J.League clubs should connect with citizens, businesses, and governments to develop projects. The purpose of this study is to clarify, from the perspective of “New Public Commons,” what kind of support local governments in the hometowns of J.League clubs provide to the clubs and what kind of collaborative projects they carry out. A questionnaire surveyed local governments hosting J.League clubs, including a case study on Matsumoto Yamaga FC and Matsumoto City. Of 168 governments contacted, 112 responded. Several local governments supported clubs through investments, priority use of home stadiums and training grounds, fee reductions, facility improvements, and the distribution of free tickets. In addition, some local governments have implemented collaborative projects such as sports classes for children, city promotion, and hometown tax donation program. This paper summarizes the 2014 lawsuit alleging Matsumoto City’s investment in Matsumoto Yamaga FC was illegal, the court’s dismissal of the claim, and highlights the club’s partnerships with the community, private sector, and public sector. The results of this study suggest that J.League clubs are tending to become a “collaborative sector.” and may have the characteristics of social enterprises.
