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ABEMA

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Stream now: 6 Live TV Channels on ABEMA in Japan starting at ¥0-¥960/mo

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¥0-¥960/mo Free Trial Available 9 Sports
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30Channels 9Sports 9Leagues
2Streams
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Verified Pricing & Packages

ABEMA Basic
$0.00
  • Free linear channels (News, Anime, Sports)
  • Limited VOD
ABEMA Premium
$6.40
  • Unlimited VOD
  • Ad-free viewing
  • Offline downloads
  • Chase Play
  • 2-week free trial
ABEMA de DAZN
$27.80
  • DAZN J.League integration
  • International soccer
Pay-Per-View
$15-40

Provider Overview

ABEMA is a premium streaming provider offering verified, live access to 6 television networks in Japan. Offering complete coverage of local markets and international events, it serves as a powerful cord-cutting solution for cord-cutters and die-hard fans alike.

Resolving Regional Restrictions on ABEMA

Streaming platforms like ABEMA are contractually bound by stringent regional broadcasting contracts. Even if you hold an active membership, a highly anticipated match may be restricted on your app if your IP address is outside the specific local network's jurisdiction (e.g. traveling abroad or across state lines). To resolve these digital geographic restrictions on ABEMA, fans use a verified Sports VPN to encrypt and relocate their connection directly back into the fully approved broadcast territory.

Key Features

  • Japan's leading Internet TV.
  • Free Bundesliga (2 matches/week).
  • Anime powerhouse (30k+ episodes).
  • Live comment section.
  • Chase Play (Premium).
  • K-1/RIZIN PPV.
  • ABEMA de DAZN.
  • FIBA Qualifiers free.

Pros

  • 100% Legal Direct-to-Consumer Feed for ABEMA
  • Risk-Free Evaluation: Offers a Free trial period for new accounts
  • VPN Friendly: Seamless proxy/tunneling support for traveling users
  • Bundled Live TV: Natively streams 6 official verified broadcast networks
  • Massive Coverage: Broadcasts Football, Combat, MMA and 6 other sporting categories

Cons

  • Standard OTT TCP/IP Broadcast Latency (~15-30s delay vs Stadium)
  • 4K HDR native feeds typically restricted to Ultimate/Premium upgrade tiers
  • Subject to mandatory local-market hardware blackout enforcement

Sports Coverage

Football Combat MMA Wrestling Basketball Baseball Mahjong Shogi Sumo

Leagues & Competitions

Bundesliga J1 League J2 League K 1 World Gp Rizin Njpw Fiba World Cup MLB M.league

What's New for 2026

Bundesliga free rights (2025-26). ABEMA Live launched (SE Asia). Yahoo! Japan ad partnership (2026). Upgraded VPN filtering. Nintendo Switch app.

Regional Availability

Japan only (ABEMA Live expanding in SE Asia)

Included Live TV Channels

6 Networks Available
ABEMA NEWS
ABEMA Anime
ABEMA Sports
ABEMA Special
K-1 WORLD GP PPV
RIZIN PPV

What sports can I watch on ABEMA?

ABEMA offers 6 channels covering Football, Combat, MMA, Wrestling, Basketball, and more. Leagues include Bundesliga, J1 League, J2 League.

Is ABEMA a legitimate service?

Yes. Every platform listed on Stream2Watch is manually verified by our editorial team. We only list official, licensed streaming services — no third-party streams or piracy sites.