ABEMA to Broadcast FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) "6 Hours of Fuji" and "8 Hours of Bahrain" Races Live for Free!

ABEMA, the new future TV service, is pleased to announce that it will broadcast the final race of the "6 Hours of Fuji," held at the Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture on September 27, 2026, and the final round "8 Hours of Bahrain," held at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain on November 7, 2026, of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) live and for free.

The "FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)" is the world's premier endurance racing series, represented by the traditional "24 Hours of Le Mans," and travels to various locations around the globe. Its most distinctive feature is the challenging mixed-class format where vehicles from two classes with significantly different speeds – the top-tier "Hypercar" class and the "LMGT3" class based on production cars – race on the same track simultaneously. In the top category, the Hypercar class, renowned automotive manufacturers from around the world, including Japan's Toyota, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Cadillac, Peugeot, Alpine, and Aston Martin, participate with their works teams, staking their prestige.

Starting June 13, 2026, at 22:30, ABEMA will deliver the final race of the "24 Hours of Le Mans," considered one of the world's three great races and the pinnacle of WEC, with a 24-hour complete free live broadcast, a first in Japan (※1). This event features Toyota, a Japanese team that has achieved an incredible five consecutive victories since 2018, drawing significant attention to whether they can reclaim the championship title.

Following the intense battles of the "24 Hours of Le Mans," ABEMA will provide free live broadcasts of the "6 Hours of Fuji" race, culminating on September 27, 2026, at the Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture, and the "8 Hours of Bahrain," the final round of the series in the Middle East, concluding on November 7, 2026. We aim to offer fans a comprehensive experience of the profound world of motorsports, where extreme speed and endurance are tested.

Experience the human drama and excitement unfolding on the world's highest stage, from the "24 Hours of Le Mans" to the "6 Hours of Fuji" and the "8 Hours of Bahrain," all for free on ABEMA.

(※1) Based on our own research (as of May 2026). Regarding broadcast and distribution of the "24 Hours of Le Mans" in Japan, including terrestrial, BS, CS, and internet distribution, for a 24-hour continuous free live broadcast format.

ABEMA "2026 World Endurance Championship" Broadcast Overview

"MOTOR SPORT Channel" Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/now-on-air/motor-sport

*URL will be released simultaneously with the channel opening.

・Round 3: 24 Hours of Le Mans

Broadcast Date & Time: September 13, 2026 (Saturday) 22:30 - 23:50

PR Video: https://abema.tv/video/episode/801-1_s10_p999

・Round 6: 6 Hours of Fuji

Broadcast Date: September 27, 2026 (Sunday)

・Round 8: 8 Hours of Bahrain

Broadcast Date: November 7, 2026 (Saturday)

*Broadcast dates, times, content, and format are subject to change without prior notice. Please be aware of this in advance.

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About "ABEMA"

"ABEMA" is a video distribution service aiming for television innovation, operating as "New Future TV," and will celebrate its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has provided an internet television service that can be enjoyed without registration and is basically free, offering approximately 25 channels across a diverse range of genres, including 24-hour news channels, original dramas, romance reality shows, variety shows, anime, and sports, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In addition to boasting the No. 1 number of original episodes among domestic video services in Japan (※), it offers a rich lineup of new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as sports broadcasts and online live events. Users can enjoy content anytime, regardless of time, through TV and on-demand services. Furthermore, through a viewing experience unbound by location on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, ABEMA continues to provide content that aligns with diverse lifestyles.

Additionally, "ABEMA Premium" offers exclusive features and content for ¥1,180 (tax included) per month, and "ABEMA Premium with Ads" allows viewing of "ABEMA Premium" exclusive content with ads for ¥680 (tax included) per month.

(※) Self-researched as of March 2026.

For the latest information, please check official social media.

"ABEMA" (https://abema.tv/), a new future TV service where you can enjoy free videos and trending content.

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, ABEMA will roll out various campaigns throughout the year to celebrate, including special program broadcasts and the "ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Grand Thanksgiving Festival." Please look forward to ABEMA's 10th anniversary.

"ABEMA" 10th Anniversary Site URL: https://contents-abema.com/10th/

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