| J.League Cup | |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Other Titles: | J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup |
| Dates: | 27 April – 4 November 2002 |
| Num Teams: | 16 |
| Champions: | Kashima Antlers |
| Count: | 3 |
| Runner-Up: | Urawa Red Diamonds |
| Semi-Finalist1: | Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Semi-Finalist2: | Gamba Osaka |
| Matches: | 55 |
| Goals: | 144 |
| Attendance: | 527291 |
| Top Goal Scorer: | Emerson Sheik Magrão (6 goals each) |
| Player Label: | MVP Award |
| Player: | Mitsuo Ogasawara |
| Prevseason: | 2001 |
| Nextseason: | 2003 |
Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the 2002 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 2002 season.
It was contested by 16 teams, and Kashima Antlers won the championship.
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See main article: 2002 J.League Cup Final. Kashima Antlers won the championship.