ABEMA to Provide Free Live Coverage of the '2026 Dubai World Cup Day' Starting March 28 (Sat) at 8:40 PM; All Races Including the 'Dubai World Cup (G1)' Featuring Forever Young to be Broadcast

The new future TV "ABEMA" has decided to provide free live coverage of the "2026 Dubai World Cup Day," held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), starting at 8:40 PM (JST) on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The main event of "Dubai World Cup Day," the "Dubai World Cup (G1)," is a 2000m dirt G1 race held at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Known as the pinnacle of dirt racing, boasting world-class prize money and prestige, it attracts the strongest horses from around the globe every year. It is one of the biggest goals for Japanese horses, and a stage where legendary horses in Japanese racing history have engaged in fierce battles.

The biggest focus of this year's race is Forever Young, who carries the hopes of the Japanese dirt racing world. As a three-year-old, he remained undefeated in winning the Saudi Derby and the UAE Derby at the same Meydan Racecourse, already proving his aptitude for the track. Furthermore, having won the Breeders' Cup last November and the Saudi Cup this past February, he has demonstrated overwhelming ability. The undisputed king of the dirt world now challenges himself to achieve further greatness on Dubai soil.

ABEMA will provide free live coverage of all races, including the "Dubai World Cup (G1)" and other races featuring Japanese horses. We will deliver full coverage of the brave performances of Japanese horses, including Pyromancer and Wonder Dean 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).

For the "Dubai World Cup (G1)," we will feature special guests, trainer Koshiro Take and Forever Young's owner Susumu Fujita, who will provide commentary from the studio.

ABEMA allows viewers to watch on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and large-screen TVs, regardless of location or lifestyle. Additionally, the "Catch-up Playback" feature allows viewers to watch late-night races at their preferred time. Please enjoy the world-renowned "2026 Dubai World Cup Day" for free on ABEMA.

■ '2026 Dubai World Cup Day' ABEMA Broadcast Overview

Broadcast Start Time: March 28, 2026 (Sat) 8:40 PM (JST)

・Free viewing page: Click here

・Special Guests: Koshiro Take, Susumu Fujita

・Play-by-play: Hisatsugu Shimizu

・Moderator: 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)