ABEMA to Offer Free Live Broadcast of the '2026 Dubai World Cup Day' Horse Racing Event on Saturday, March 28 at 8:40 PM; All Races to be Covered, Including the 'Dubai World Cup (G1)' Featuring Forever Young

The new future of television, "ABEMA," has announced that it will broadcast the '2026 Dubai World Cup Day' for free from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 8:40 PM (Japan time).

The main event of the 'Dubai World Cup Day,' the 'Dubai World Cup (G1),' is a G1 dirt race held over 2000 meters at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Known as the pinnacle of dirt racing, boasting one of the world's highest prize purses and immense prestige, it gathers the strongest horses from across the globe every year. It is also one of the biggest goals for Japanese horses and a stage where legendary horses in Japanese horse racing history have engaged in fierce competition.

The biggest highlight of this year's race is Forever Young, who carries the hopes of the Japanese dirt racing world. As a three-year-old, he was undefeated, winning the Saudi Derby and the UAE Derby, the latter held at the same Meydan Racecourse, which has already proven his suitability for the track.

Furthermore, he has demonstrated overwhelming ability by impressively winning the Breeders' Cup last November and, most recently, the Saudi Cup this past February. The absolute champion reigning at the top of the dirt racing world will challenge for an even greater achievement in Dubai.

ABEMA will provide free coverage of all races, including the 'Dubai World Cup (G1)' and others where Japanese horses are scheduled to compete. We will deliver the spectacular performances of Japanese horses without missing a moment, including Pyromancer and Wonder Deane in the UAE Derby (G2), Lugal in the Al Quoz Sprint (G1), American Stage in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), and Gaia Force in the Dubai Turf (G1).

Additionally, the 'Dubai World Cup (G1)' broadcast will feature special guests, trainer Koshiro Take and Forever Young's owner Susumu Fujita, who will join for in-studio discussion.

With ABEMA, viewers can watch on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and large-screen TVs, fitting their lifestyle without being tied to a specific location. The "catch-up playback" feature also allows you to watch the late-night races at your convenience. Please enjoy the globally anticipated '2026 Dubai World Cup Day' for free on ABEMA.

■ '2026 Dubai World Cup Day' ABEMA Broadcast Overview

Broadcast Start Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 8:40 PM (Japan Time)

・Free viewing page is here

・Special Guests: Koshiro Take, Susumu Fujita

・Commentator: Hisatsugu Shimizu

・Host: Aya Shibata

・Broadcast Races:

Dubai Kahayla Classic

Godolphin Mile (G2)

Dubai Gold Cup (G2)

UAE Derby (G2)

Al Quoz Sprint (G1)

Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1)

Dubai Turf (G1)

Dubai Sheema Classic (G1)

Dubai World Cup (G1)

※Only the "Dubai World Cup (G1)" will have a studio segment; other races will be broadcast with commentary and live footage from the venue only.