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New Japan Pro-Wrestling is the top professional wrestling promotion in Japan. It's known for its strong style — a hard-hitting, athletic form of wrestling that focuses on realism and competition. The biggest event of the year is Wrestle Kingdom at the Tokyo Dome on January 4. The 2026 calendar is packed with major events, including the G1 Climax 36 starting in Chicago.

Top stars

Hiroshi Tanahashi, the "Ace" of NJPW, retired at Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026. Tetsuya Naito is the leader of Los Ingobernables de Japon. Kazuchika Okada, now in AEW, still makes appearances for NJPW. Current top stars include Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi, and Konosuke Takeshita, who won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at King of Pro Wrestling. The roster is deep, with young talent like Yota Tsuji and Ren Narita rising through the ranks.

Major events

Wrestle Kingdom 20 took place on January 4, 2026 at the Tokyo Dome. The G1 Climax 36 starts on July 11 at the NOW Arena in Chicago — only the second time the tournament has opened outside Japan. Other major events include Sakura Genesis on April 4 at Ryogoku Sumo Hall, Dominion on June 14 at Osaka-Jo Hall, and Wrestle Dontaku on May 3-4 in Fukuoka. Death Vegas Invitational takes place on April 16 in Las Vegas.

Viewership

NJPW pulls over 10 million global viewers for major events like Wrestle Kingdom. The numbers are strongest in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The promotion has grown its international following through partnerships with AEW and streaming on NJPW World.

Streaming options in Japan

In Japan, TV Asahi broadcasts major events, including Wrestle Kingdom. All events stream live on NJPW World, the promotion's official streaming service.

International streaming with NJPW World

NJPW World is the official streaming service for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. It offers live coverage of all major events, including Wrestle Kingdom, G1 Climax, Dominion, and New Japan Cup. The subscription includes an extensive back catalog of classic matches. The monthly price is $9.99 USD outside Japan (or ¥1,298 in Japan). The service is available on web browsers, mobile apps (iOS and Android), Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Chromecast. Most major shows feature both English and Japanese commentary. You can switch audio tracks during playback by opening the player settings.

Other international viewing options

Some NJPW events are available on NJPW World for Prime Video through Amazon Prime channels. NJPW also has a partnership with AEW, with some talent crossovers appearing on TNT, TBS, and Max in the US. For fans who prefer traditional PPV, select events may be available on TrillerTV (formerly FITE).

Current season

The 2026 NJPW season kicked off with Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4. Hiroshi Tanahashi retired at the event. The New Beginning tour runs through February, with shows in Osaka and Trenton, New Jersey. The New Japan Cup takes place in March, with the semifinals and final on March 20-21 in Niigata. The G1 Climax 36 starts on July 11 in Chicago and ends on August 15-16 at Ryogoku Sumo Hall. NJPW World streams every event live for international fans.