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 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 achieved a brilliant victory at the "AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026." The team is showing clear growth and momentum heading into the FIFA Women's World Cup next year in 2027. Furthermore, they secured their first-ever title at the "2025 SheBelieves Cup" by defeating the United States, and under the Nielsen regime, they are establishing an aggressive style of play.

Their opponent, the US Women's National Team, is 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, against whom Japan has only managed three wins in their past encounters.

This US tour is a crucial opportunity to enhance team strength and individual player quality ahead of the 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 provide free live coverage of all three matches of Nadeshiko Japan's US tour. Please enjoy the challenge of Nadeshiko Japan as they aim for the world's top spot in real-time on ABEMA.

■ 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)