WOWOW On-Demand to Live Stream "Dolby Atmos®" for the First Time as Sports Content.
WOWOW will offer its first live streaming of sports content with Dolby Atmos for the semi-finals and final of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 season on WOWOW On-Demand, providing an immersive audio experience.
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WOWOW Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Hitoshi Yamamoto, hereinafter "WOWOW") announced that it will live stream sports content for the first time with Dolby Atmos® for the semi-finals and final of the "UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season," which decides the top club team in European football, on WOWOW On-Demand.
Dolby Atmos is a technology that enables an immersive audio experience by recording three-dimensional sound placement. It achieves an immersive sound experience by enabling three-dimensional spatial expression far beyond traditional surround sound. This live stream can be enjoyed on compatible devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc.) through speakers or headphones.
[Streaming Overview]
Target program and streaming dates (Japan time/scheduled):
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-finals 1st leg
・April 29, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) 3:45 AM
・April 30, 2026 (Thursday) 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-finals 2nd leg
・May 6, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) 3:45 AM
・May 7, 2026 (Thursday) 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Final
・May 31, 2026 (Sunday) 0:00 AM
Streaming platform: WOWOW On-Demand (https://wod.wowow.co.jp/)
Audio format: Dolby Atmos
*Dolby Atmos-compatible devices and environment are required. Only the Japanese commentary version allows selection of Dolby Atmos audio.
*Details such as match cards will be announced as soon as they are decided on the program's official website (https://www.wowow.co.jp/sports/clel/) and other platforms.
With the introduction of Dolby Atmos for the "UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season," viewers can experience an immersive sensation as if they were watching in a European stadium from their homes through compatible devices.
Moving forward, WOWOW will continue to provide "the ultimate entertainment experience" that brings surprise and excitement to customers through the proactive utilization of the latest technologies.
*Dolby, Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Atmos is a technology that enables an immersive audio experience by recording three-dimensional sound placement. It achieves an immersive sound experience by enabling three-dimensional spatial expression far beyond traditional surround sound. This live stream can be enjoyed on compatible devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc.) through speakers or headphones.
[Streaming Overview]
Target program and streaming dates (Japan time/scheduled):
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-finals 1st leg
・April 29, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) 3:45 AM
・April 30, 2026 (Thursday) 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Semi-finals 2nd leg
・May 6, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) 3:45 AM
・May 7, 2026 (Thursday) 3:45 AM
"UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season" Final
・May 31, 2026 (Sunday) 0:00 AM
Streaming platform: WOWOW On-Demand (https://wod.wowow.co.jp/)
Audio format: Dolby Atmos
*Dolby Atmos-compatible devices and environment are required. Only the Japanese commentary version allows selection of Dolby Atmos audio.
*Details such as match cards will be announced as soon as they are decided on the program's official website (https://www.wowow.co.jp/sports/clel/) and other platforms.
With the introduction of Dolby Atmos for the "UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Season," viewers can experience an immersive sensation as if they were watching in a European stadium from their homes through compatible devices.
Moving forward, WOWOW will continue to provide "the ultimate entertainment experience" that brings surprise and excitement to customers through the proactive utilization of the latest technologies.
*Dolby, Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.