U-NEXT to Exclusively Live Stream All Japan National Team Matches of 'Volleyball Nations League 2026', Featuring Japanese Commentary and Analysis

U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tenshin Tsutsumi), operated by USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, announced that its video streaming service 'U-NEXT' will exclusively live stream all Japan national team matches of the international volleyball tournament 'Volleyball Nations League 2026', which begins on June 4 (Japan time). The broadcasts with Japanese commentary and analysis will be exclusive to U-NEXT. Furthermore, during the Japan round, a 'Thorough Player Mark Channel' will also be distributed, focusing on the play of key players.

All Japan National Team Matches Live Streamed! Unique Footage with Special Cameras Also Delivered

2026 will be a pivotal year for Japanese volleyball, as it aims for even greater heights.

For the men's team, Coach Laurent Tillie, who led France to a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, will continue. With preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics intensifying, the team is steadily progressing towards becoming world champions under a coach who knows what it takes to be the best.

For the women's team, Coach Ferhat Akbas will also continue. Building on their achievements of reaching the top 4 in last year's Volleyball Nations League and World Championship, the team is fired up for the new season, aiming for a medal this year. With both men's and women's teams setting medal acquisition as a realistic goal, global attention is focused on their highly refined play.

U-NEXT will live stream all these Japan national team matches. U-NEXT members can watch without additional charges.

Moreover, during the Japan round, viewers can switch channels within the distribution page to access the 'Thorough Player Mark Channel'. This special camera continuously follows specific key players such as Yuki Ishikawa, Ran Takahashi, and Mayu Ishikawa, delivering detailed movements and expressions not typically shown in regular match broadcasts, even when they are not involved with the ball. Enjoy an unprecedented viewing experience that allows you to delve deeper into the intricacies of volleyball.

'J SPORTS Volleyball Pack' Also Available for Enjoying the Daido Life SV League

In addition to watching 'Volleyball Nations League 2026' on an all-you-can-watch basis, U-NEXT also offers the 'J SPORTS Volleyball Pack', a specialized plan for volleyball, allowing viewers to enjoy volleyball content throughout the year. The 'J SPORTS Volleyball Pack' includes all men's and women's matches of the domestic league 'Daido Life SV League', as well as the Asian Champions League (men's), university leagues, and more.

Many Japan national team players, such as Yuji Nishida (Osaka Bluteon) and Kento Miyaura (Wolfdogs Nagoya), are part of the 'SV League', allowing viewers to watch the play of star players who excite international tournaments almost every week. The ability to check out promising young talents expected to join the national team early is also an attraction. The next season of the 'Daido Life SV League' will open in October. Until then, archived broadcasts of selected matches from last season are also available for viewing.

By combining it with U-NEXT's monthly plan, you can utilize the points awarded each month, making it even more economical. Additionally, you can enjoy entertainment content such as movies, anime, and dramas, as well as unlimited reading of magazines like 'Monthly Volleyball'.

'Volleyball Nations League 2026'

[Distribution Start Date] June 4, 2026 (Thursday) 5:30 AM JST

[Distribution Format]

Distribution Format: Live stream *Multi-channel live stream during the Japan round

CH1 = Regular match broadcast (with Japanese commentary and analysis)

CH2 = 'Thorough Player Mark Channel' (with Japanese commentary and analysis) *Only implemented during the Japan round

*U-NEXT monthly members can watch both channels without additional fees by operating the channel switching button on the distribution page.

*TBS terrestrial network will broadcast all 8 Japan national team matches in the preliminary round in Japan and Japan national team matches in the final round.

*BS-TBS will broadcast all Japan national team matches in the preliminary round held overseas.

*Subscribers to the 'J SPORTS Volleyball Pack' only cannot watch.

'J SPORTS Volleyball Pack'

[Eligible Works]

The following matches and videos can be enjoyed on an all-you-can-watch basis.

●'Daido Life SV League' Live Stream

・All men's and women's matches of the 2025-26 season

・All men's and women's matches of the 2026-27 season

・All men's and women's matches of the 2025-26 season championship

・Some pre-season matches

●Archived broadcasts of selected matches from past SV League men's and women's leagues

●Other domestic and international volleyball tournaments scheduled for distribution

[Price] 2,580 yen (tax included) per month

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