WOWOW to Live Stream Sports for the First Time in Dolby Atmos® via WOWOW On Demand.
WOWOW will feature Dolby Atmos for the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 semi-finals and final, marking the first time sports content has been broadcast in this format in Japan.
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WOWOW Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President, and Executive Officer: Hitoshi Yamamoto; hereinafter "WOWOW") will perform the first-ever live streaming of sports content in Dolby Atmos® during the broadcast of the "UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" semi-finals and final on WOWOW On Demand.
Dolby Atmos is a technology that enables an immersive acoustic experience by recording three-dimensional sound source placement. It allows for spatial expression that far exceeds traditional surround sound, realizing an immersive audio experience. In this broadcast, users can enjoy it through speaker or headphone environments via compatible devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc.).
[Delivery Overview]
Target Programs/Streaming Dates (Japan Time/Scheduled):
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-final 1st leg
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday), 3:45 AM
- Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-final 2nd leg
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Holiday), 3:45 AM
- Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Final
- Sunday, May 31, 2026, 0:00 AM
Platform: WOWOW On Demand (https://wod.wowow.co.jp/)
Audio Format: Dolby Atmos
*Dolby Atmos compatible devices and environments are required. Note that Dolby Atmos is only selectable for the Japanese commentary version.
*Details such as matchups will be announced on the program's official site (https://www.wowow.co.jp/sports/clel/) as soon as they are decided.
By introducing Dolby Atmos in this "UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season," users can experience an immersion through compatible devices at home as if they were watching the game live at a stadium in Europe.
WOWOW will continue to provide the "best entertainment experience" that brings surprise and excitement to customers through the active utilization of the latest technology.
*Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Atmos is a technology that enables an immersive acoustic experience by recording three-dimensional sound source placement. It allows for spatial expression that far exceeds traditional surround sound, realizing an immersive audio experience. In this broadcast, users can enjoy it through speaker or headphone environments via compatible devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc.).
[Delivery Overview]
Target Programs/Streaming Dates (Japan Time/Scheduled):
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-final 1st leg
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday), 3:45 AM
- Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-final 2nd leg
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Holiday), 3:45 AM
- Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Final
- Sunday, May 31, 2026, 0:00 AM
Platform: WOWOW On Demand (https://wod.wowow.co.jp/)
Audio Format: Dolby Atmos
*Dolby Atmos compatible devices and environments are required. Note that Dolby Atmos is only selectable for the Japanese commentary version.
*Details such as matchups will be announced on the program's official site (https://www.wowow.co.jp/sports/clel/) as soon as they are decided.
By introducing Dolby Atmos in this "UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season," users can experience an immersion through compatible devices at home as if they were watching the game live at a stadium in Europe.
WOWOW will continue to provide the "best entertainment experience" that brings surprise and excitement to customers through the active utilization of the latest technology.
*Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.