Samurai Blue’s live stream is only on DAZN

From June to July 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place, and if you want to watch Samurai Blue in real time, DAZN is the sole platform offering live coverage of all matches. NHK BS Premium 4K will broadcast all 104 games, but many will be recorded rather than live.\ \

Which broadcasters cover which games?

NHK, Nippon TV, and Fuji TV are rolling out their terrestrial TV schedules. NHK will handle the opening match and Japan’s games, while the remaining slots are shared among the commercial stations. Unconfirmed matches will be updated as soon as official announcements arrive.\ \ | Item | Details | |------|---------| | Live stream | DAZN (all 104 matches) | | Recorded broadcast | NHK BS Premium 4K (all 104 matches) | | Terrestrial TV | NHK, Nippon TV, Fuji TV (rolling release) | \

Why DAZN is essential

DAZN streams every match in real‑time according to Japan‑time kick‑offs. NHK BS Premium 4K includes recorded broadcasts, so you can’t watch the action as it happens. In practice, to catch Samurai Blue’s battles without delay, a DAZN subscription is the quickest route.\ \

Recent form

In its latest international outing, Samurai Blue beat Bolivia 3‑0 on November 18 2025. That win continued a three‑match winning streak, boosting the squad’s confidence.\ \ | Date | Opponent | Result | |------|----------|--------| | 2025‑11‑18 | Bolivia | 3‑0 | \

What fans need to know

- Free viewing is possible via NHK’s terrestrial and BS Premium channels, but real‑time access requires DAZN.\ - All broadcast times are listed in Japan time, so no time‑zone calculations are needed.\ - Official schedules are continuously updated on the ABEMA TIMES site; follow it for the latest card info.\ \ Don’t miss Samurai Blue’s fire‑packed matches—sign up for DAZN now and cover every one of the 104 games.