The Yomiuri Giants are the most famous and successful baseball club in Japan, based in the capital, Tokyo. A record-breaking winner of the Japan Series with an enormous national following, often likened to the New York Yankees, the club plays at the Tokyo Dome. Backed by the Yomiuri media group, the Giants are the most storied name in Japanese baseball.
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are a Japanese professional baseball club from Yokohama, the great port city just south of Tokyo. Competing in the Central League of Nippon Professional Baseball, the club won the Japan Series in a memorable 2024 triumph. Backed by the DeNA internet company, it plays at the Yokohama Stadium before large and lively crowds.
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Official broadcasters for Baseball in Japan
Nippon Baseball League coverage varies by territory. These are the official broadcasters that typically carry Baseball in Japan — check the service matching your region before subscribing.
Availability and broadcast rights vary by region — check your local listings. Maxtv isn't affiliated with these broadcasters.
What each side plays next, and which services typically carry it.
Quick answers about kick-off, TV coverage and what's next.
Coverage depends on your region. Official broadcasters that typically carry Baseball in Japan include beIN Sports, ESPN, DAZN, Sky Sport, TNT Sports, SuperSport — the tiles in the "How to watch" section link to each rights-holder.
Kick-off is scheduled for Fri, Jul 31, 09:00 AM UTC. All times on this site are shown in UTC.
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