Where to Watch Japan Open 2026: Live Streaming & TV Broadcasters List
The Daihatsu Japan Open 2026 has begun. This is one of the biggest badminton events in the world. It is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour and is a Super 750 tournament. Only the best players compete here. The games are held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Players show their speed, skill, and smart plays in five events: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. For badminton fans, this week is very exciting. Every smash, drop shot, and rally is important.
The Japan Open started in 1982. Over the years, it has become a major event in badminton. Winning here is not just about getting a medal. It is about making a name like the great players of the past. The 2026 tournament comes after the Paris Olympics. So, this year is a big test for top players who want to stay on top. It is also a chance for new, rising players to show they belong with the best. The crowd in the stadium will be loud and excited. Japanese players will try to win at home against strong teams from China, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Europe.
Fans around the world will not want to miss any part of the action. The tournament lasts six days, and every day is full of drama. In the early rounds, top players face tough challenges right away. One small mistake can send them home early. By the weekend, the quarterfinals and semifinals get even more intense. It all ends with the finals on Sunday. Whether you are a casual fan who enjoys great rallies or a serious follower who watches every point, this guide gives you all the key info. You will find details on where to watch, the match schedule, and more.
Tournament Schedules
All matches are played in Japan Standard Time (JST / UTC+9).
Official Competition Schedule
| Date | Round | Event / Courts | Doors Open | Start Time |
| Tuesday, 14 July | First Round (Top Half) | All Events (3 Courts) | 08:30 | 09:00 |
| Wednesday, 15 July | First Round (Bottom Half) | All Events (3 Courts) | 08:30 | 09:00 |
| Thursday, 16 July | Round of 16 | All Events (3 Courts) | 08:30 | 09:00 |
| Friday, 17 July | Quarterfinals | All Events (2 Courts) | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| Saturday, 18 July | Semifinals | All Events (1 Court) | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| Sunday, 19 July | Finals | All Events (1 Court) | 09:00 | 11:00 |
International TV Broadcast Schedule
| Date | Court 1 | Court 2 | Start Time (JST) |
| Wednesday, 15 July | 10 Matches | – | 09:00 |
| Thursday, 16 July | 10 Matches | 8 Matches | 09:00 |
| Friday, 17 July | 10 Matches | 8 Matches | 10:00 |
| Saturday, 18 July | 10 Matches | – | 10:00 |
| Sunday, 19 July | 5 Matches | – | 11:00 |
Where to Watch: Official Broadcaster List
The tournament will be broadcast worldwide from July 15 to July 19, 2026. Find your region in the comprehensive distribution tables below to discover where you can catch the live action.
1. Asia
| Territory | Broadcaster | Channel / Platform |
| China | BesTV, Huya, Migu, Youku, GRT, CBA, CBSAT | BesTV, Huya Badminton, Migu Sports, Youku Sports, GRT SPORTS, CBA Video System (WeChat), CMC Mobile |
| Chinese Taipei | ELTA | ELTA SPORTS 3, ELTA SPORTS 2 |
| Hong Kong | PCCW | Now Sports Plus (Channel 680) (C1), Now Sports 1 (Channel 631) (C2) |
| India & Sub Continent (Pan India) * | Jiostar | JioHotstar, Star Sports Select 2 HD, Star Sports Select 2 SD |
| Indonesia | Vidio, NEX Parabola | Vidio, NEX SPORT 3 HD |
| Japan | J Sports, Fuji TV | J Sports 2, J Sports On-Demand, Fuji TV |
| Korea | SPOTV Eclat | SPOTV |
| Macau | TDM | TDM Sport, TDM Website, TDM App |
| Malaysia | Astro, Sooka | Astro Badminton, Astro Grandstand |
| Singapore | Singtel, StarHub | mio Sports, mio Sports 2, Hub Sports 1, Hub Sports 2 |
| Thailand | True Visions | True Sports 7, True Sports 5 |
| Vietnam | VTVCAB | VTVCab On Sports, VTVprime |
* Pan India includes: Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan.
2. Europe
| Territory | Broadcaster | Channel / Platform |
| Denmark | TV2 | TV2 Play, TV2 Sport |
| France | L’Equipe | L’Equipe Live |
| Germany | SportEurope.tv | SportEurope.tv |
| Pan Balkans * | Arena Channels Group | ADRENALIN |
* Pan Balkans includes: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, and Slovenia.
3. Rest of the World
| Territory | Broadcaster | Channel / Platform |
| USA | Amazon FireTV, DIRECTV, Sling Freestream, Anoki LiveTVx, LocalNow, Sports.tv, Tablo TV, DistroTV, Free Live Sports, Plex | Sports Illustrated TV (FAST Channel) |
| Africa | Discover Sport | DiscoverSport.com |
| South America / Central America / Caribbean * | Disney+ | ESPN |
| Global / Unrepresented Markets | BWF TV | BWF TV YouTube / Digital Platform |
* South America, Central America, and Caribbean coverages include major territories such as Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadaloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Eustatius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos.
