Wednesday, 3 June 2026 · Times shown in Tokyo
Japan offers free-to-air sports coverage through several public and commercial broadcasters, giving fans access to major events without a paid subscription.
There are no confirmed free-to-air matches in our database for Japan today, but the country's free-to-air landscape continues to deliver major sporting moments throughout the year.
Free broadcasters typically available in Japan include NHK G, NHK BS, TV Asahi, TBS, Fuji TV and NTV.
Free sports coverage in Japan regularly includes football, motorsport, tennis, athletics and major tournament events of national interest.
Japan's NHK carries the Olympic Games, sumo grand tournaments, high-school baseball (Koshien), the Japan Series and selected J.League matches. Commercial networks TBS, NTV, Fuji TV and TV Asahi share rights to MLB games featuring Japanese players, the FIFA World Cup, and World Baseball Classic.
All match times on this page are shown in UTC. Convert to your local Japan time zone for accurate kick-off and tip-off planning. We update this page hourly as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.
No confirmed free-to-air matches are currently scheduled in Japan over the next seven days. Schedules are released by broadcasters on a rolling basis, so check back as competitions enter active phases.
Premium content such as exclusive league packages, pay-per-view fight cards and full-season motorsport coverage typically requires a paid subscription, but the free-to-air slate above is yours to enjoy at no cost. Bookmark this page or use the calendar download on individual match pages to keep track of every free fixture.
Free-to-air sports broadcasting plays a crucial role in Japan's sporting culture. It guarantees that major moments — a World Cup final, an Olympic medal race, a national team qualifier — remain visible to every household, regardless of household income or subscription status.
Public and commercial broadcasters such as NHK G, NHK BS, TV Asahi, TBS and Fuji TV preserve this access by holding free-to-air rights to events of national interest, often through statutory protections that ring-fence crown-jewel competitions.
Whether you're a casual viewer who tunes in once a year for a final, a die-hard supporter following every fixture, or a young fan discovering a new sport for the first time, free-to-air coverage keeps everyone connected to the action and helps grow the next generation of athletes and supporters.
No free-to-air matches today in Japan
Check back later — free-to-air schedules are updated throughout the day as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.