ABEMA to Exclusively Live Stream Nadeshiko Japan's Three-Match US Tour for Free! Facing Arch-Rivals USA on April 12 (Sun), 15 (Wed), and 18 (Sat)

The new future TV "ABEMA" is pleased to announce that it will exclusively live stream, for free, the three-match international friendly series during Nadeshiko Japan's (Japan Women's National Football Team) tour of the United States. The three matches against the US Women's National Team, taking place on April 12 (Sun), April 15 (Wed), and April 18 (Sat), will be broadcast live exclusively on ABEMA in Japan.

During this tour, Nadeshiko Japan will gain valuable practical experience against one of the world's top-tier teams. Led by head coach Nils Nielsen, Nadeshiko Japan is currently ranked 8th in the FIFA rankings (as of December 2025) and recently secured a brilliant victory at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. The team is showing clear growth and momentum ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027. Furthermore, they defeated the US to win their first-ever 2025 SheBelieves Cup, and under the Nielsen regime, they are establishing an aggressive style of play.

Their opponents, the US Women's National Team, are a world-class powerhouse ranked 2nd in the FIFA rankings. Under head coach Emma Hayes, they are constant contenders for the world title, having won a gold medal at the 2024 international tournament. Known for their overwhelming attacking power, featuring strong forwards like Trinity Rodman, they are truly "arch-rivals" for Nadeshiko Japan, who have only managed three wins against them in their history.

This US tour is a crucial opportunity to enhance team strength and individual player quality ahead of the upcoming World Cup year. All eyes will be on how the Asian champions, Nadeshiko Japan, perform against the formidable US team in a completely away environment.

ABEMA will broadcast all three matches of Nadeshiko Japan's US tour live for free. Please join us on ABEMA to watch Nadeshiko Japan's challenge as they aim for the world's top spot in real-time.

■ Broadcast Overview

"Nadeshiko Japan vs. US Women's National Team - Match 1"

Broadcast Date/Time: April 12, 2026 (Sun) from 6:00 AM (Kick-off at 6:37 AM)

Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/live-event/d5a5ad88-7a85-40d8-b50a-9273948d899d

"Nadeshiko Japan vs. US Women's National Team - Match 2"

Broadcast Date/Time: April 15, 2026 (Wed) from 10:30 AM (Kick-off at 11:07 AM)

Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/live-event/23a44070-8bb7-43b2-b8f0-ca0be81753ad

"Nadeshiko Japan vs. US Women's National Team - Match 3"

Broadcast Date/Time: April 18, 2026 (Sat) from 9:30 AM (Kick-off at 10:07 AM)