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International Friendlies How to watch the Ligue 1 in Japan
Ligue 1 2026 - TV channel, live stream & kickoff times in Japan
The Ligue 1 is shown on DAZN Japan in Japan. Next up: Le Mans v Lorient on DAZN Japan, Sunday 20 September at 03:45GMT+9.
Based on the confirmed listings for 19 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.
Friday 21 August
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Watching the Ligue 1 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.
Germany- 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.
Also on DAZN in Spain, France, Japan, Andorra, Austria, Liechtenstein - any of these works.
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 Kingdom, Italy | Ligue1+ | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 United States, Canada | beIN CONNECT | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
| United States | Fubo | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 Netherlands, Denmark | Viaplay | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 AG, AI | Disney+ | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 Algeria, Bahrain | TOD | 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 Ligue 1 from another country?
The channel, and your local kickoff time, in every market we cover.
Watching the Ligue 1 in Japan
This page lists every Ligue 1 fixture for 2026 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. UK coverage of Ligue 1 has been carried by TNT Sports and beIN Sports in recent seasons; this guide shows the confirmed channel for each match as it's announced.
What channel is the Ligue 1 on in Japan?
The Ligue 1 is shown on DAZN Japan in Japan. The next match, Le Mans v Lorient, is on DAZN Japan on Sunday 20 September.
What time does the Ligue 1 kick off in Japan?
Le Mans v Lorient kicks off at 03:45 GMT+9 on Sunday 20 September. Every fixture above is converted to local time.
Can I live stream the Ligue 1 in Japan?
DAZN Japan carries the Ligue 1 in Japan on TV; check the provider for its app or online player.
How do I watch the Ligue 1 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.
