Clubs with Japanese Players Clash for Titles. U-NEXT Exclusively Live Streams European Cup Finals. Watch Party Hosted by Popular VTuber Also Held for the Premier League Title Decider
U-NEXT announces exclusive live streaming of European soccer cup finals and semi-finals, featuring key Japanese players like Takefusa Kubo. The campaign also includes a watch party by VTuber Kikirara Vivi for a crucial Premier League match.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 21:00
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The video streaming service "U-NEXT", operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tenshin Tsutsumi) of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, will exclusively live stream notable matches towards the end of this season, including the finals and semi-finals of European cup competitions. Additionally, for the 33rd matchday of the Premier League featuring Manchester City vs. Arsenal, a watch party hosted by the popular VTuber "Kikirara Vivi" will be held to commemorate the broadcast.
Takefusa Kubo Aims to be the "First" Japanese Player to Win an Official Spanish Title: Copa del Rey Final
From mid-April onwards, U-NEXT will exhaustively live stream the most anticipated matches concerning the title races in European leagues and cups. In the Spanish Copa del Rey Final starting at 4:00 AM on Sunday, April 19, Real Sociedad, featuring Japanese national team midfielder Takefusa Kubo, will face Atlético de Madrid. U-NEXT will stream this match exclusively live.
Kubo has played in 21 official matches this season, recording 2 goals and 4 assists. He suffered a left hamstring injury during the La Liga matchday 20 against Barcelona on January 18, but returned to training on March 23 after about two months, and made his first appearance in two and a half months as a substitute in the second half of the La Liga matchday 31 against Alavés on April 11. He recorded an assist immediately upon his return against Alavés, raising expectations for his performance in the final. Please do not miss the play of Takefusa Kubo as he challenges to become the first Japanese player to win an official title in Spain.
Ao Tanaka and Kuryu Matsuki Challenge for Titles! The English FA Cup Finally Reaches the Semi-Finals
The oldest cup competition in the world, the English FA Cup, is finally at the semi-final stage, with Chelsea facing Leeds and Manchester City facing Southampton on Sunday, April 26. Japanese national team midfielder Ao Tanaka of Leeds scored the opening goal in the quarter-final against West Ham, contributing greatly to the club's advance to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years. Meanwhile, Kuryu Matsuki of Southampton, despite limited playing time in the first half of the season, has been scoring consistently since January, significantly increasing his opportunities to play for the team.
The Final is a Japanese Match-up! Streaming of the Traditional Dutch Cup Also Confirmed
In the KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup) final starting at 1:00 AM on Monday, April 20, AZ Alkmaar will play against NEC Nijmegen. Currently, Seiya Maikuma and Rion Ichihara belong to AZ, while Kodai Sano and Koki Ogawa belong to N.E.C., drawing attention as a final between clubs with Japanese players. Furthermore, from the 2026/27 season, U-NEXT plans to exclusively stream matches of this tournament, focusing on games featuring clubs with Japanese players.
Enjoy the Premier League's Crucial Match with a Watch Party by a Popular VTuber!
Furthermore, in the climax of the Premier League, the 33rd matchday clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on Monday, April 20, is drawing attention as the pivotal match that will determine the title race. In conjunction with this match, a watch party will be held on the official YouTube channel of the popular VTuber "Vivi Ch. Kikirara Vivi - FLOW GLOW".
Moreover, an exclusive present campaign for U-NEXT Soccer Pack members to win a jersey signed by Arsenal's Bukayo Saka in commemoration of the event is underway until 23:59 on Monday, April 20.
With the biggest festival in the football world approaching, please enjoy the biggest matches of European football heating up for this season's titles exclusively on U-NEXT.
Copa del Rey Final: Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
[Stream Date/Time] Saturday, April 19, 4:00 AM Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000013636
KNVB Cup Final: AZ Alkmaar vs. NEC Nijmegen
[Stream Date/Time] Monday, April 20, 1:00 AM Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014197
FA Cup Semi-Final: Manchester City vs. Southampton
[Stream Date/Time] Sunday, April 26, 1:15 AM Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014219
FA Cup Semi-Final: Chelsea vs. Leeds
[Stream Date/Time] Sunday, April 26, 23:00 Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/lived
Takefusa Kubo Aims to be the "First" Japanese Player to Win an Official Spanish Title: Copa del Rey Final
From mid-April onwards, U-NEXT will exhaustively live stream the most anticipated matches concerning the title races in European leagues and cups. In the Spanish Copa del Rey Final starting at 4:00 AM on Sunday, April 19, Real Sociedad, featuring Japanese national team midfielder Takefusa Kubo, will face Atlético de Madrid. U-NEXT will stream this match exclusively live.
Kubo has played in 21 official matches this season, recording 2 goals and 4 assists. He suffered a left hamstring injury during the La Liga matchday 20 against Barcelona on January 18, but returned to training on March 23 after about two months, and made his first appearance in two and a half months as a substitute in the second half of the La Liga matchday 31 against Alavés on April 11. He recorded an assist immediately upon his return against Alavés, raising expectations for his performance in the final. Please do not miss the play of Takefusa Kubo as he challenges to become the first Japanese player to win an official title in Spain.
Ao Tanaka and Kuryu Matsuki Challenge for Titles! The English FA Cup Finally Reaches the Semi-Finals
The oldest cup competition in the world, the English FA Cup, is finally at the semi-final stage, with Chelsea facing Leeds and Manchester City facing Southampton on Sunday, April 26. Japanese national team midfielder Ao Tanaka of Leeds scored the opening goal in the quarter-final against West Ham, contributing greatly to the club's advance to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years. Meanwhile, Kuryu Matsuki of Southampton, despite limited playing time in the first half of the season, has been scoring consistently since January, significantly increasing his opportunities to play for the team.
The Final is a Japanese Match-up! Streaming of the Traditional Dutch Cup Also Confirmed
In the KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup) final starting at 1:00 AM on Monday, April 20, AZ Alkmaar will play against NEC Nijmegen. Currently, Seiya Maikuma and Rion Ichihara belong to AZ, while Kodai Sano and Koki Ogawa belong to N.E.C., drawing attention as a final between clubs with Japanese players. Furthermore, from the 2026/27 season, U-NEXT plans to exclusively stream matches of this tournament, focusing on games featuring clubs with Japanese players.
Enjoy the Premier League's Crucial Match with a Watch Party by a Popular VTuber!
Furthermore, in the climax of the Premier League, the 33rd matchday clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on Monday, April 20, is drawing attention as the pivotal match that will determine the title race. In conjunction with this match, a watch party will be held on the official YouTube channel of the popular VTuber "Vivi Ch. Kikirara Vivi - FLOW GLOW".
Moreover, an exclusive present campaign for U-NEXT Soccer Pack members to win a jersey signed by Arsenal's Bukayo Saka in commemoration of the event is underway until 23:59 on Monday, April 20.
With the biggest festival in the football world approaching, please enjoy the biggest matches of European football heating up for this season's titles exclusively on U-NEXT.
Copa del Rey Final: Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
[Stream Date/Time] Saturday, April 19, 4:00 AM Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000013636
KNVB Cup Final: AZ Alkmaar vs. NEC Nijmegen
[Stream Date/Time] Monday, April 20, 1:00 AM Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014197
FA Cup Semi-Final: Manchester City vs. Southampton
[Stream Date/Time] Sunday, April 26, 1:15 AM Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/livedetail/LIV0000014219
FA Cup Semi-Final: Chelsea vs. Leeds
[Stream Date/Time] Sunday, April 26, 23:00 Match Start
[Stream URL] https://video.unext.jp/lived