ABEMA de J SPORTS to Offer Free Live Stream of '2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE MEN CHAMPIONSHIP' Suntory Sunbirds Osaka vs. Osaka Bluteon GAME1 on May 15

ABEMA, the 'New Future TV,' will offer a free live stream of Game 1 of the '2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE MEN CHAMPIONSHIP' final between Suntory Sunbirds Osaka and Osaka Bluteon, held on Friday, May 15, 2026, via 'ABEMA de J SPORTS,' where J SPORTS content can be viewed. Former Japan national volleyball player Takuya Takamatsu has been confirmed as the commentator for this match, and current Japan national player Keigo Nishimoto of Hiroshima Thunders will appear as a guest. Furthermore, this broadcast will start 'earlier than anywhere else' at 6 PM, one hour before the match, and will also deliver special segments within the program to allow viewers to enjoy the match more deeply.

ABEMA currently offers the 'ABEMA de J SPORTS' plan, which allows viewing of J SPORTS content. Through this plan, all matches of the '2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE,' Japan's top volleyball league, have been live-streamed. Additionally, all matches of the '2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE MEN CHAMPIONSHIP,' which determines the annual champion, are also being live-streamed.

Game 1 of the final, 'Suntory Sunbirds Osaka vs. Osaka Bluteon,' which will be live-streamed this time, can be watched even without subscribing to 'ABEMA de J SPORTS.' Clashing on the final stage are 'Suntory Sunbirds Osaka,' who finished 1st in the regular season, and 'Osaka Bluteon,' who finished 2nd, two teams currently leading the Japanese volleyball world.

Suntory Sunbirds Osaka is last year's inaugural SV.LEAGUE champion, boasting key national team players such as Masahiro Sekita, Taishi Onodera, Tomohiro Ogawa, and Ran Takahashi. With the team's pillar, Dmitry Muserskiy, announcing his retirement at the end of this season, and players like Ran Takahashi, Tomohiro Ogawa, and Soshi Fujinaka announcing their departure, there is great anticipation whether they can achieve consecutive championships. On the other hand, Osaka Bluteon features national team players such as Yuji Nishida, Akihiro Yamauchi, and Tomohiro Yamamoto, in addition to Antoine Brizard, the setter for the French national team who won a gold medal in international competitions, and Miguel Lopez, a Cuban player with astonishing attacking power, leading their offense. They aim to become the second SV.LEAGUE champions.

Takuya Takamatsu, who will serve as commentator, experienced V.LEAGUE championships and selection to the Best 6 as an outside hitter during his active career and also participated in international competitions as a Japan national team member. After retirement, he has built a career as a coach, possessing both a high understanding of tactics and a coaching perspective.

Takamatsu named Dmitry Muserskiy of Suntory Sunbirds Osaka and Yuji Nishida of Osaka Bluteon as key players for both teams, expressing his expectations: "I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of performance Muserskiy will show, given he has announced his retirement," and "I'm paying attention to Nishida's explosive power, as he's in top form for the final."

Keigo Nishimoto of Hiroshima Thunders, who will appear as a player guest, was named Top Blocker and Best Middle Blocker in last season's SV.LEAGUE and also participated in the Nations League and World Championship as a Japan national team member. He is known as a passionate player who elevates the atmosphere on the court with his spirited play and powerful fist pumps.

Nishimoto named Dmitry Muserskiy of Suntory Sunbirds Osaka and Antoine Brizard of Osaka Bluteon as key players for both teams, stating, "It's a must-watch to see what kind of play he (Muserskiy) will show in his final game before retirement," and "(Brizard) has significantly changed the concept of setters in Japan." He also sent an enthusiastic message to viewers: "I want to enjoy and liven up the game from the same perspective as all of you! It's definitely going to be so hot that air conditioning will be essential!"

'ABEMA de J SPORTS' offers a new sports viewing experience through features that allow viewers to get excited with comments during the match and unique commentary exclusive to ABEMA. Please enjoy Japan's top volleyball league on 'ABEMA de J SPORTS.'

Comment from commentator Takuya Takamatsu

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Q1 Please tell us about the key players in this match and why.

[Suntory Sunbirds Osaka] Player Muserskiy

The key point will be how many points Muserskiy, the team's pillar, can score on the final stage. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of performance he will show, given he has announced his retirement this season.

[Osaka Bluteon] Player Nishida

In the semi-finals, Nishida had 7 serves over Saturday and Sunday.