Enjoy the Battle for Next Season's European Cup Qualification on a Giant Cinema Screen! U-NEXT to Host Live Viewing Event for the English Premier League
U-NEXT will host a live viewing event for the English Premier League at 7 cinemas nationwide on May 9, 2026. Fans can watch two major matches, including 'Liverpool vs. Chelsea', on the big screen.
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U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Tenshin Tsutsumi) of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, will hold a live viewing event for the soccer Premier League on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This time, two highly anticipated matches, including the direct showdown for next season's UEFA Champions League qualification 'Liverpool vs. Chelsea', will be live-streamed at a total of 7 venues across TOHO Cinemas and Aeon Cinema.
In this live viewing, 'Liverpool vs. Chelsea' will be screened from 20:30. With only three matches left in the league this season, this clash will be a crucial battle that determines the fate of the qualification spots for the UEFA Champions League, Europe's premier tournament, which are awarded only to the top few clubs.
Furthermore, 'Brighton vs. Wolverhampton' will be screened from 23:00. Brighton, featuring Kaoru Mitoma, will fight to advance to the top ranks, which could potentially secure them a spot in the UEFA Europa League or UEFA Conference League.
The large screens and sound equipment unique to movie theaters will create an immersive experience just like being at the local stadium. We offer a special experience where you can enjoy watching the game as one with friends and fellow fans supporting the same club.
In August 2024, U-NEXT signed a 7-year exclusive domestic distribution contract with the Premier League. We will continue to convey the appeal of watching the Premier League to as many people as possible in various forms.
Event Overview
[Date]
From 20:30 on Saturday, May 9, 2026
[Screening Matches]
Match 1: 'Liverpool vs. Chelsea'
Match 2: 'Brighton vs. Wolverhampton'
[Price]
4,000 yen (tax included)
[Target Theaters]
TOHO Cinemas: Shinjuku, Namba, Sendai
Aeon Cinema: Itabashi, Makuhari Shintoshin, Suzaka, Fukuoka
[Ticket Sales]
For details, please check the website of each theater.
TOHO Cinemas: Scheduled to start sales from 0:00 on Sunday, May 3, 2026
https://www.tohotheater.jp/event/unextpremierleaguelv20260509.html
Aeon Cinema: Scheduled to start sales from 0:00 on Monday, April 27, 2026
https://www.aeoncinema.com/cinema/event/2026/U-NEXT_PL0509/index.html
Visitor Bonus
Premier League logo sticker given to all visitors
About U-NEXT
U-NEXT is a video streaming service with the No.1* number of unlimited viewing titles. You can enjoy over 460,000 movies, dramas, and anime, as well as watch the world's top sports such as soccer, golf, and martial arts in real-time, in addition to music live performances and stage plays. Furthermore, over 1.29 million manga and books are distributed, delivering an entertainment experience that transcends genres where you can seamlessly enjoy 'Video', 'Book', 'Sports', and 'Live' in one app. By integrating services with Paravi in July 2023, a large lineup of dramas and variety shows from TBS and TV Tokyo has been added, delivering an even more attractive service.
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. is a group company of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuhide Uno).
U-NEXT: https://video.unext.jp
*Survey by GEM Partners / As of March 2026
Surveyed Western movies/Japanese movies/foreign dramas/Korean/Asian dramas/domestic dramas/anime on major flat-rate video streaming services in Japan. Separate paid works available.
In this live viewing, 'Liverpool vs. Chelsea' will be screened from 20:30. With only three matches left in the league this season, this clash will be a crucial battle that determines the fate of the qualification spots for the UEFA Champions League, Europe's premier tournament, which are awarded only to the top few clubs.
Furthermore, 'Brighton vs. Wolverhampton' will be screened from 23:00. Brighton, featuring Kaoru Mitoma, will fight to advance to the top ranks, which could potentially secure them a spot in the UEFA Europa League or UEFA Conference League.
The large screens and sound equipment unique to movie theaters will create an immersive experience just like being at the local stadium. We offer a special experience where you can enjoy watching the game as one with friends and fellow fans supporting the same club.
In August 2024, U-NEXT signed a 7-year exclusive domestic distribution contract with the Premier League. We will continue to convey the appeal of watching the Premier League to as many people as possible in various forms.
Event Overview
[Date]
From 20:30 on Saturday, May 9, 2026
[Screening Matches]
Match 1: 'Liverpool vs. Chelsea'
Match 2: 'Brighton vs. Wolverhampton'
[Price]
4,000 yen (tax included)
[Target Theaters]
TOHO Cinemas: Shinjuku, Namba, Sendai
Aeon Cinema: Itabashi, Makuhari Shintoshin, Suzaka, Fukuoka
[Ticket Sales]
For details, please check the website of each theater.
TOHO Cinemas: Scheduled to start sales from 0:00 on Sunday, May 3, 2026
https://www.tohotheater.jp/event/unextpremierleaguelv20260509.html
Aeon Cinema: Scheduled to start sales from 0:00 on Monday, April 27, 2026
https://www.aeoncinema.com/cinema/event/2026/U-NEXT_PL0509/index.html
Visitor Bonus
Premier League logo sticker given to all visitors
About U-NEXT
U-NEXT is a video streaming service with the No.1* number of unlimited viewing titles. You can enjoy over 460,000 movies, dramas, and anime, as well as watch the world's top sports such as soccer, golf, and martial arts in real-time, in addition to music live performances and stage plays. Furthermore, over 1.29 million manga and books are distributed, delivering an entertainment experience that transcends genres where you can seamlessly enjoy 'Video', 'Book', 'Sports', and 'Live' in one app. By integrating services with Paravi in July 2023, a large lineup of dramas and variety shows from TBS and TV Tokyo has been added, delivering an even more attractive service.
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. is a group company of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuhide Uno).
U-NEXT: https://video.unext.jp
*Survey by GEM Partners / As of March 2026
Surveyed Western movies/Japanese movies/foreign dramas/Korean/Asian dramas/domestic dramas/anime on major flat-rate video streaming services in Japan. Separate paid works available.