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 television "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, the "Dubai World Cup (G1)," is a 2000m dirt G1 race held at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Known as one of the world's most prestigious and high-stakes dirt races, it attracts the strongest horses from across the globe every year. It is one of the ultimate goals for Japanese horses, serving as a stage where legendary horses in Japanese racing history have engaged in fierce battles.

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 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 absolute champion of the dirt world will now challenge for further greatness in Dubai.

ABEMA will provide free live coverage of all races, including the "Dubai World Cup (G1)" and other races featuring Japanese horses. We will bring you every moment of the action, including the UAE Derby (G2) featuring Pyromancer and Wonder Dean, the Al Quoz Sprint (G1) featuring Lugal, the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) featuring American Stage, and the Dubai Turf (G1) featuring Gaia Force. For the "Dubai World Cup (G1)," we will be joined by special guests, trainer Koshiro Take and Forever Young's owner Susumu Fujita, for studio commentary.

ABEMA allows you to watch on smartphones, PCs, tablets, or large-screen TVs, fitting your lifestyle regardless of location. With the "Catch-up" feature, you can watch even late-night races at your convenience. 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) at 8:40 PM (JST)

・Click here for the free viewing page.

・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)