Nagoya Grampus is a Japanese professional football club from Nagoya, one of the largest cities in Japan. A champion of the J1 League and a former home of the manager Arsène Wenger and the striker Gary Lineker, the club plays at the Toyota Stadium and the Mizuho Athletics Stadium. It is backed by the Toyota motor company.
Shimizu S-Pulse is a Japanese football club from Shizuoka, a coastal city west of Tokyo in a region regarded as a heartland of Japanese football. A cup winner with a passionate, well-organised support, the club plays at the IAI Stadium Nihondaira with views toward Mount Fuji. It represents a city famous for its port, its green tea and its footballing culture.
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Official broadcasters for Football in Japan
J1 League coverage varies by territory. These are the official broadcasters that typically carry Football 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 Football 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 Sat, Aug 8, 10:00 AM UTC. All times on this site are shown in UTC.
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