Japan National Team's Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern) to Make Special Appearance as Guest Commentator for UEFA Women's Champions League Final
WOWOW has announced that Japanese national team player Momoko Tanikawa will serve as a guest commentator for the UEFA Women's Champions League final on May 24th. She will appear in the pre-match free live stream and the live broadcast of the final, discussing key points of the match alongside commentator Aya Sameshima.
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The UEFA Women's Champions League, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), is the world's premier competition to determine the pinnacle of European women's club soccer. The 2025-26 season has reached the final stage, which will be held at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday, May 24th (JST). WOWOW will provide an exclusive live broadcast starting at 0:45 AM.
At 0:15 AM on Sunday, May 24th, just before kickoff, a special program will be streamed for free on WOWOW On Demand and the official WOWOW Soccer YouTube channel, featuring an in-depth analysis of key players, match highlights, and winning factors.
Momoko Tanikawa, a member of the Nadeshiko Japan squad currently playing for Bayern, has been confirmed as a guest commentator for both the pre-match special and the live broadcast of the final. She will join former Nadeshiko Japan player and commentator Aya Sameshima to discuss the current state of European women's soccer.
The final will feature Spain's Barcelona, making their sixth consecutive final appearance, and France's Lyon, boasting a record eight championship titles. The match promises 90 minutes of the highest-level technical prowess and national pride.
At 0:15 AM on Sunday, May 24th, just before kickoff, a special program will be streamed for free on WOWOW On Demand and the official WOWOW Soccer YouTube channel, featuring an in-depth analysis of key players, match highlights, and winning factors.
Momoko Tanikawa, a member of the Nadeshiko Japan squad currently playing for Bayern, has been confirmed as a guest commentator for both the pre-match special and the live broadcast of the final. She will join former Nadeshiko Japan player and commentator Aya Sameshima to discuss the current state of European women's soccer.
The final will feature Spain's Barcelona, making their sixth consecutive final appearance, and France's Lyon, boasting a record eight championship titles. The match promises 90 minutes of the highest-level technical prowess and national pride.
FAQ
When is the UEFA Women's CL final broadcast?
It will be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW Prime and WOWOW On Demand from 0:45 AM on Sunday, May 24th.
Where will Momoko Tanikawa provide commentary?
She will serve as a guest commentator for the pre-final special program and the live broadcast of the final.
How can I watch it?
It is available through WOWOW's broadcasting and On Demand services.