The 66th Chunichi Crowns Golf Tournament to be Streamed Free on Official Website, Locipo, and Sports Navi!
The traditional golf tournament 'The 66th Chunichi Crowns' will be held from April 30 to May 3, 2026, with full 4-day free live streaming available on multiple digital platforms including special coverage of Ryo Ishikawa.
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- 📰 Published: April 27, 2026 at 21:00
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The 2026 'The 66th Chunichi Crowns' (hosted by CBC Television and Chunichi Shimbun) will take place at the Nagoya Golf Club Wago Course in Togo-cho, Aichi Prefecture, for four days from Thursday, April 30, to Sunday, May 3.
This year, in addition to terrestrial broadcasting, a free live stream of the intense competition will be provided across all four days. You can watch the action on the 'Chunichi Crowns Official Website,' the free video streaming service 'Locipo' operated by Nagoya-based TV stations, and the comprehensive sports site 'Sports Navi.'
◆ Distribution Content
[Qualifying Rounds: April 30, May 1]
- Day 1 (8:00–13:55): Ryo Ishikawa Intensive Coverage. Live broadcast following Ryo Ishikawa's group for every play. After his round, coverage will follow other featured players.
- Day 2 (8:00–13:55): Specialized stream for all four Par 3 holes. Focused coverage on the challenging Par 3 holes (4th, 7th, 13th, 17th) that often determine the outcome at Wago.
- Common for both days: Simultaneous terrestrial broadcast (13:55–16:50). Real-time streaming of the CBC TV broadcast for viewers outside the broadcast area.
[Final Rounds: May 2, May 3]
- Featured/Final Group Tracking: Following the key groups that will decide the winner, conveying the unique tension of Wago's greens.
- Live Relay: Showcasing play footage not captured in the terrestrial broadcast and post-round player interviews.
◆ Schedule
- April 30 (Thu): 8:00–13:55 Day 1 Qualifying (Ishikawa & Featured Groups); 13:57–16:50 CBC TV Simultaneous Stream.
- May 1 (Fri): 8:00–13:55 Day 2 Qualifying (Par 3 Focus); 13:57–16:50 CBC TV Simultaneous Stream.
- May 2 (Sat): 10:00–14:00 Day 1 Final (Featured Groups); 15:51– Live Relay.
- May 3 (Sun): 10:00–14:30 Final Day (Featured Groups); 16:21– Live Relay.
◆ Commentary Team
Commentary will be provided by Nobuaki Sugisawa, a world-class professional caddie, offering insights into player psychology and course strategy. Special daily guests include Rex Kuramoto (Day 1), Yuji Naito (Day 2), and pro Katsunori Kuwabara (Final Day).
This year, in addition to terrestrial broadcasting, a free live stream of the intense competition will be provided across all four days. You can watch the action on the 'Chunichi Crowns Official Website,' the free video streaming service 'Locipo' operated by Nagoya-based TV stations, and the comprehensive sports site 'Sports Navi.'
◆ Distribution Content
[Qualifying Rounds: April 30, May 1]
- Day 1 (8:00–13:55): Ryo Ishikawa Intensive Coverage. Live broadcast following Ryo Ishikawa's group for every play. After his round, coverage will follow other featured players.
- Day 2 (8:00–13:55): Specialized stream for all four Par 3 holes. Focused coverage on the challenging Par 3 holes (4th, 7th, 13th, 17th) that often determine the outcome at Wago.
- Common for both days: Simultaneous terrestrial broadcast (13:55–16:50). Real-time streaming of the CBC TV broadcast for viewers outside the broadcast area.
[Final Rounds: May 2, May 3]
- Featured/Final Group Tracking: Following the key groups that will decide the winner, conveying the unique tension of Wago's greens.
- Live Relay: Showcasing play footage not captured in the terrestrial broadcast and post-round player interviews.
◆ Schedule
- April 30 (Thu): 8:00–13:55 Day 1 Qualifying (Ishikawa & Featured Groups); 13:57–16:50 CBC TV Simultaneous Stream.
- May 1 (Fri): 8:00–13:55 Day 2 Qualifying (Par 3 Focus); 13:57–16:50 CBC TV Simultaneous Stream.
- May 2 (Sat): 10:00–14:00 Day 1 Final (Featured Groups); 15:51– Live Relay.
- May 3 (Sun): 10:00–14:30 Final Day (Featured Groups); 16:21– Live Relay.
◆ Commentary Team
Commentary will be provided by Nobuaki Sugisawa, a world-class professional caddie, offering insights into player psychology and course strategy. Special daily guests include Rex Kuramoto (Day 1), Yuji Naito (Day 2), and pro Katsunori Kuwabara (Final Day).