The "new future TV" ABEMA announces that, as the second part of its "ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Grand Thanksgiving" commemorating its 10th anniversary in April 2026, it will invite 10,000 people for free to the "FC Machida Zelvia vs. Urawa Reds" match to be held at MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium) on Friday, May 22, 2026. It has also been decided that this match will be broadcast live for free on "ABEMA de DAZN."
(ABEMA 10th Anniversary Site URL: https://contents-abema.com/10th/)
Since its launch in 2016, ABEMA has aimed to be a "social infrastructure that connects anytime, anywhere" as an internet television service that is free to watch. It has provided variety shows, original dramas, and a wide range of sports content. In the "ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Grand Thanksgiving," which expresses gratitude to everyone who has supported us over the past 10 years, we are implementing a free invitation project as the second part, following the first part, the "ABEMA THANK YOU Tavern (Shibuya Yokocho)," allowing people to feel the excitement of sports firsthand.
In this project, under the theme "To the National Stadium with ABEMA," we will invite 10,000 people to the big match between FC Machida Zelvia and Urawa Reds, who are currently engaged in fierce competition in the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Concept League. This invitation project is open to everyone, including fans and supporters of both clubs, as well as those who have never been to a stadium before or are watching soccer for the first time.
Furthermore, to coincide with the launch of this project, the official ABEMA X account (@ABEMA) is starting a giveaway campaign today, inviting 100 pairs of people to "special seats with a sense of presence" where they can experience the powerful plays up close.
In addition, to deliver the excitement to those who cannot come to the stadium on the day of the match, it has been decided that this match will be broadcast live for free on "ABEMA de DAZN." We will provide an experience where everyone can enjoy the match, whether they are coming to the venue or watching from home. Information regarding special guests who will liven up the halftime and pre-match/post-match periods, as well as related projects, will be announced at a later date.
ABEMA will continue to develop various campaigns so that everyone can enjoy our service. Having reached its 10th anniversary in 2026, ABEMA will continue to strive for program production and operation that exceeds the expectations of viewers, and while continuing to base our service on free broadcasting, we will work to create an environment where people can easily enjoy "highest quality" content anytime, anywhere, thereby increasing our value as social infrastructure.
Overview of "'FC Machida Zelvia vs. Urawa Reds' 10,000 Free Invitations" Target Match: Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Concept League, Regional League Round, Matchday 18, "FC Machida Zelvia vs. Urawa Reds" Date and Time: Friday, May 22, 2026, 19:30 KICK OFF Venue: MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium) Application Period: Monday, March 30, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 How to Apply: Please check the details on the special page below and apply via the dedicated application form. Special Page URL: https://abema.tv/lp/abemathanksgiving-campaign
Overview of "100 Pairs Limited 'Special Immersive Seats' Invitation" X Campaign Application Period: Monday, March 30, 2026 – Thursday, April 9, 2026 How to Apply: Follow the official ABEMA X account (@ABEMA) and repost the target post.
Overview of "ABEMA de DAZN" Free Live Broadcast Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Concept League, Regional League Round, Matchday 18, "FC Machida Zelvia vs. Urawa Reds" Broadcast Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 (19:30 KICK OFF) Series Page URL: https://abema.tv/video/genre/sports/soccer/063eeb39-af67-4ac0-9ca7-b9ac0e322e32
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About ABEMA ABEMA is a video distribution business that aims to innovate television as a "new future TV," celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, as an internet television service that can be enjoyed for free without registration, it broadcasts approximately 25 channels in diverse genres 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including 24-hour news channels, original dramas, romance reality shows, and variety shows that pursue "highest quality or one-of-a-kind" content, as well as anime and sports.
In addition to the number of original episodes that boasts No. 1 in Japan among domestic video services (*), it offers a rich lineup of notable new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, trending anime, and sports broadcasts and online live events. In addition to being able to enjoy works anytime without being bound by time, such as on TV or on-demand, we continue to provide content while staying close to diverse lifestyles through viewing experiences that are not bound by location on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices.
"ABEMA Premium," priced at 1,080 yen (tax included) per month, allows users to enjoy exclusive features and works, and "ABEMA Premium with Ads," priced at 580 yen (tax included) per month, allows users to watch "ABEMA Premium" exclusive content with ads. (*) As of November 2025, based on internal research.
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To commemorate its 10th anniversary, ABEMA will develop various campaigns throughout the year to liven up the 10th anniversary, such as broadcasting special programs and the "ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Grand Thanksgiving." Please look forward to ABEMA's 10th anniversary. ABEMA 10th Anniversary Site URL: https://contents-abema.com/10th/
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