NPB baseball
Inside Japan
DAZN Japan streams all NPB games live. Subscription is Β₯4,200/month ($28). Pacific League TV covers all six Pacific League teams for a lower price.
Outside Japan
MLB.TV occasionally broadcasts select NPB games. Rakuten TV (Pacific League) is available in some regions. YouTube sometimes has free live games during promotional periods. VPN + DAZN Japan works but technically violates terms of service.
J-League football
Inside Japan
DAZN Japan has exclusive rights to all J-League matches.
Outside Japan
OneFootball app shows some J-League matches internationally. DAZN is available in many countries but J-League availability varies by region. Check your local DAZN for coverage.
B.League basketball
Inside Japan
DAZN Japan covers all B1 and B2 games from the 2025-26 season.
Outside Japan
Limited international streaming. Some games appear on the B.League's official YouTube channel. EASL (East Asia Super League) games involving B.League teams are streamed internationally.
SV.League volleyball
Inside Japan
J SPORTS On Demand streams all SV.League matches.
Outside Japan
J SPORTS content is available through some international platforms. Check Amazon Prime Video's J SPORTS channel availability in your region.
The honest take
Watching Japanese sports from outside Japan is getting easier but still patchy. If you're a serious fan, nothing replaces being in the stadium. Use streaming to pick your team, then plan a trip to see them live.