The 2009 Central League Climax Series (CLCS) consisted of two consecutive series, Stage 1 being a best-of-three series and Stage 2 being a best-of-six with the top seed being awarded a one-win advantage. The winner of the series advanced to the 2009 Japan Series, where they competed against the 2009 Pacific League Climax Series (PLCS) winner. The top three regular-season finishers played in the two series. The CLCS began on with the first game of Stage 1 on October 17 and ended with the final game of Stage 2 on October 24.
First stage
Summary
Chunichi Dragons won the series, 2–1.
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
Second stage
Summary
Yomiuri Giants won the series, 4–1*.
- * The Central League regular season champion is given a one-game advantage in the Second Stage.
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
Game 4
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