Urawa Red Diamonds are one of the biggest and best-supported football clubs in Japan, based in Saitama, north of Tokyo. A former champion of the J.League and a record three-time winner of the AFC Champions League, the club is famous for the huge, passionate crowds that pack the Saitama Stadium. The Reds command one of the most fervent followings in Asian football.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is a Japanese football club from Hiroshima, a city in the west of the country's main island. A multiple champion of the J.League, the club is one of the most successful in Japanese football and moved into a striking new city-centre stadium. Its name blends the Japanese for three and the Italian for arrows, evoking a feudal lesson about the strength of unity.
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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. Livecast 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 15, 10:00 AM UTC. All times on this site are shown in UTC.
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