Japan opens its Asia Professional Baseball Championship campaign against Chinese Taipei on Thursday at Tokyo Dome, marking the team’s first international tournament under manager Kazuhisa Iguchi.
The four-nation tournament runs through November 15 in Tokyo and features national squads from Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Chinese Taipei. Prime Video will stream all Japan matches live, including potential medal rounds, alongside terrestrial broadcasts on TV Asahi and TBS depending on the fixture.
Matches Run from November 12 to November 15
The opening day on November 12 pairs South Korea against Australia at noon, followed by the host nation meeting Chinese Taipei at 19:00 local time. Group stage play continues through November 14 before medal matches decide the podium on Sunday, November 15.
Terrestrial coverage includes TV Asahi broadcasting the Korea and Australia fixtures, with BS Asahi carrying a relay starting at 15:30 for afternoon games. TBS handles the 31st edition’s final and third-place playoff matches when the Japanese team qualifies.
Prime Video Provides Exclusive Streaming for the Opening Matchup
Viewers seeking complete coverage of the tournament must utilize Prime Video, which holds exclusive streaming rights for Japan’s opening matchup against Chinese Taipei. Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers before standard monthly billing begins.
Terrestrial networks provide free over-the-air broadcasts for select games, but the tournament’s initial fixture requires digital platform access. Fans can register through the service’s sports tab using standard payment methods.
Samurai Japan Roster Selection
The pitching staff features Seiya Yoshida of the Chunichi Dragons, Kazuyuki Takemaru of the Yomiuri Giants, and Yutaro Ishida of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Next Confirmed Checkpoint
Play begins on November 12, 2026, at 12:00 UTC+9 with South Korea facing Australia at Tokyo Dome.
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