Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd. (CEO: Tsunoda Katsu) and Asahi Broadcasting Television Co., Ltd. (ABC Television, CEO: Imamura Toshiaki) will be streaming free live streaming of all games played by the Japanese national team of the “Ruxes Presents 32nd WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup (organized by the World Baseball Softball Federation)” which will open in Okinawa on Friday, September 5th. In addition, a send-off match against the Japanese university national team on Sunday, August 31st, and a send-off match against the Okinawa Prefectural High School Selection on Tuesday, September 2nd will be streamed for free live streaming. Please use the virtual high school baseball streaming footage and useful information as a companion when watching on-site. We will also bring you missed videos and highlight videos (digest videos).
◆About the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup
The 32nd WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, hosted by the World Baseball Softball Federation (WBSC), will be held in Okinawa Prefecture from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 14th. *Spare date: Wednesday, September 10th
12 countries and regions participated in the tournament. The opening round will be divided into two groups, with the top three teams from each group advance to the Super Round. The top 1 and second-place teams in the Super Round will compete for the championship in the final, while the third and fourth-place teams will take on the third-place match. The Japanese national team won their first championship in the last 31st tournament (2023), and aims to win consecutive championships in this tournament.
Group A Japan, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Italy, South Africa
Group B Chinese Taipei, USA, Panama, Australia, Germany, China
◆We also stream videos of missed games and highlights (digests)
“Virtual High School Baseball” will live stream all matches of the Japanese national team for free. In the first match of the Japanese national team, the match against Italy on September 5th, we will be bringing live streaming with a group of spectacular guests, including Takashima Hitoshi (former manager Chiben Wakayama) and Mabuchi Shiro (Coach Meitoku Gijuku), the winner of the previous tournament. You can watch videos of missed and highlights (digests) of all matches in the tournament until the end of August 2026. We will also be streaming videos introducing players selected for the Japanese national team as original virtual high school baseball footage.
◆You can also enjoy send-off matches live!
Send-off games hosted by the Japan Student Baseball Association, a public interest incorporated foundation, and NPB Enterprises Inc. will also be streamed live on Virtual High School Baseball. (※No spare date)
Enjoy the preliminary match of the World Cup. You can watch videos of missed send-off matches and highlight videos (digest videos) until the end of March 2026.
[Planned streaming]
Sunday, August 31st, 18:00 “Samurai Japan U-18 send-off match” High school Japan national team vs. University Japan national team
Tuesday, September 2nd, 18:00 “Samurai Japan U-18 send-off match” High school Japan national team vs. Okinawa Prefecture high school selection
◆You can also enjoy videos of the U-12 and U-15 match between Japan national teams!
We will also be bringing you a video of the match between the 8th WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025, which was held in Taiwan from Friday, July 25th, and the 12th BFA U15 Asian Championship held in Taiwan from Sunday, August 17th. Please take a look at the video of the future high school baseball players who have taken on the world’s challenges.
◆About “Virtual High School Baseball”
“Virtual High School Baseball” was a service that allows you to enjoy high school baseball anytime, anywhere through video and news, and in 2015, Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd. and Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (now Asahi Broadcasting Television Co., Ltd.) began jointly streaming it. Live streaming includes the National High School Baseball Championship, the National High School Softball Championship, the National High School Women’s Hardball Baseball Championship, and the National Sports Championship. All matches of the 107th National High School Baseball Championship regional and national tournaments were also available for free live streaming this summer.
▽Virtual High School Baseball Viewing URL
Sports Navi:https://baseball.yahoo.co.jp/hsb_vk/
Sports Bull:https://vk.sportsbull.jp/koshien/
◆About sports navigation
This is one of Japan’s largest comprehensive sports websites operated by LINE Yahoo! Inc., which delivers the latest sports news, match schedules, breaking news, columns, and more, including baseball such as professional baseball, MLB, high school baseball, soccer, tennis, and more.
◆About “SPORTS BULL”
This is an internet sports media that can be enjoyed for free from smartphone apps and the web. We deliver news about a variety of sports, focusing on live streaming of student sports such as university baseball, high school baseball, volleyball, and soccer.
Key Tournament Information & Japan’s Performance
| Feature | Details |
| :————————— | :——————————————————————————————————————————————————————- |
| Tournament Name | 32nd WBSC U-18 Baseball World cup |
| Host Country | Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Dates | Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 14th, 2025 (Spare Date: Wednesday, September 10th) |
| Participating Nations | 12 countries/regions (Listed in the main article) |
| Tournament Format | Opening Round (two groups), Super Round, Final & 3rd Place Match |
| japan’s Performance (2023) | Won the Championship – aiming for back-to-back titles! |
| Streaming Platform | Virtual High School Baseball (Free) |
| Send-off Matches | Samurai Japan U-18 vs. University Japan National Team (August 31st) and samurai Japan U-18 vs. Okinawa Prefecture High School Selection (September 2nd) – Live Streamed |
| Streaming Availability | Missed games and highlights (digests) until the end of August 2026, Send-off matches until the end of March 2026 |
Note: This table is based on the provided information. For up-to-the-minute statistics and results, please consult the official WBSC website or reliable sports news sources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where can I watch the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup games?
A: All games featuring the Japanese national team will be streamed free on Virtual High School Baseball, as announced by Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd. and Asahi Broadcasting Television Co., Ltd. Additionally, you can watch send-off matches.
Q: Will there be live streaming of the send-off matches?
A: Yes! The send-off matches against the Japanese university national team (August 31st) and the Okinawa Prefectural High School Selection (September 2nd) will be live streamed on Virtual High School Baseball.
Q: I can’t watch the live games.Will there be replays or highlights?
A: Absolutely. Virtual High School Baseball will provide videos of missed games, including highlights, until the end of August 2026. Send-off match highlights will be available until the end of March 2026.
Q: What is “Virtual High School Baseball”?
A: “Virtual High School Baseball” is a service developed by Asahi Shimbun Co.,Ltd. and Asahi Broadcasting Television co., Ltd. that provides access to high school baseball content,including live streams of games,news,and video highlights.The service began in 2015.
Q: What are the viewing URLs for the Virtual High School Baseball streaming?
A: You can access the streams on Sports Navi and Sports Bull.You can find the viewing URLs within the article above (Sports Navi: [https://vk.sportsbull.jp/koshien/]). These links will take you directly to the streaming platforms. Keep an eye on the platforms for updates.
Q: What other baseball events can I watch on Virtual High School Baseball?
A: Besides the U-18 World Cup and related matches,the platform streams the National High School Baseball Championship,the National High School Softball Championship,the National High School Women’s Hardball Baseball Championship,and the National Sports Championship.
Q: Can I find more information about overall sports news?
A: Yes, you can use SPORTS NAVI and SPORTS BULL, offered via LINE Yahoo! inc. and on both apps and the web, respectively.
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