The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are a Japanese professional baseball team based in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu, competing in the Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball. One of the dominant forces in Japanese baseball, backed by the SoftBank group and playing at the Mizuho PayPay Dome, the Hawks have won numerous Japan Series titles before huge crowds.
The Saitama Seibu Lions are a Japanese professional baseball club based in Tokorozawa in Saitama, north of Tokyo. One of the most successful teams in Nippon Professional Baseball, the Lions have won many Japan Series titles and league pennants over their long history. Backed by the Seibu railway group, they play at the Belluna Dome and command a loyal following.
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Official broadcasters for Baseball in Japan
Pro Yakyu - NPB coverage varies by territory. These are the official broadcasters that typically carry Baseball in Japan — check the service matching your region before subscribing.
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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, Aug 7, 09:00 AM UTC. All times on this site are shown in UTC.
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks next play Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters v Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks on Thu, Aug 6, 09:00 AM UTC.
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