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International Friendlies 🇯🇵 Japan · Champions League 2026-2027
How to watch the Champions League in Japan
TV channel, live stream and kickoff times in Japan.
The Champions League is shown on Wowow JP in Japan. Next up: Shakhtar Donetsk v Sporting CP on TBC, Wednesday 4 November at 02:45 Tokyo time.
Based on the confirmed listings for 10 fixtures this season. Coverage can be split between broadcasters, so each match below shows its own confirmed channel.
All times in UTC. Tap the ☆ next to a team to follow it.
Tuesday 3 November
TBC
3.653.95
1.84- TBC
2.204.05
2.70 - TBC
2.253.90
2.70 - TBC
4.254.30
1.66 - TBC
1.813.95
3.80 - TBC
1.217.20
9.60 - TBC
3.204.15
1.95 - TBC
4.704.45
1.58 - TBC
1.415.00
6.25
Watching the Champions League from outside Japan?
This match isn't sold the same way in every country. Here's the route that actually completes from outside its home market, including how to pay when your own card is refused.
- 1
Get a VPN, then connect it to
GermanyYou need a VPN subscription first - it gives you an address in Germany, which is what the broadcaster checks.
- 2
Subscribe to DAZN
Pay with PayPal. PayPal usually clears where a foreign card is declined.
Go to DAZN → - 3
Watch at your local kickoff time
Keep the VPN connected to Germany for the whole match.
Compare every route that works
| Where | Service | How you pay | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GermanyRecommended | DAZN | Pay with PayPal | Easy | Route → |
 United States | Paramount+ | Pay with a gift code | Easy | Route → |
 United Kingdom | discovery+ | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 Netherlands | Ziggo Sport | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 Brazil | HBO Max | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 India | Sony LIV | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
Routes are for watching your football while you're away from home. Payment rules are set by each broadcaster and change without notice, so treat these as what usually works, not a guarantee. Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Watching the Champions League from another country?
The channel, and your local kickoff time, in every market we cover.
Watching the Champions League in Japan
This page lists every Champions League fixture for 2026-2027 with the channel in Japan and the kickoff time in local time, so you never have to work out the difference from UK or European time yourself. Champions League football in the UK is shown by TNT Sports, with matches streamed on discovery+. This guide lists the confirmed channel for each tie as it is announced, alongside coverage in 30+ other countries.
Questions people ask
What channel is the Champions League on in Japan?
The Champions League is shown on Wowow JP in Japan. The next match, Shakhtar Donetsk v Sporting CP, is on TBC on Wednesday 4 November.
What time does the Champions League kick off in Japan?
Shakhtar Donetsk v Sporting CP kicks off at 02:45 Tokyo time on Wednesday 4 November. Every fixture above is converted to local time.
Can I live stream the Champions League in Japan?
Wowow JP carries the Champions League in Japan on TV; check the provider for its app or online player.
How do I watch the Champions League if I'm outside Japan?
A VPN puts you back in Japan so you can use a subscription you already pay for while you're away. If you're subscribing fresh in another country, the service may refuse a foreign card - PayPal, a prepaid gift code or a virtual card gets you through.
