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FOD Premium to Stream the 2026 Badminton Daihatsu Japan Open

The upcoming 2026 Badminton Daihatsu Japan Open is set to showcase the best of badminton at an elite level, with the semifinals being held on July 18 and the finals on July 19. This prestigious event will be live-streamed on FOD Premium, allowing fans to enjoy top-tier matches right from their homes.

As part of the HSBC BWF World Tour, this tournament holds a high-ranking status as a Super750 event, making it one of the premier international competitions in badminton. Athletes from around the globe will converge in Japan, including some of the world's top-ranked players, for a thrilling display of skills and sportsmanship.

Among the notable participants representing Japan are Akane Yamaguchi and Yuka Miyazaki in women's singles, as well as the women's doubles team of Arisa Igashira and Chihayon Shida. In the men's singles category, powerhouse Kodai Naraoka will also be competing, making it a highly anticipated event for the local fans.

Last year’s tournament was a bittersweet experience for the Japanese competitors, as they reached the semifinals in all categories but fell short of securing a spot in the finals. This year, fans are hopeful that their talented players will rise to the occasion and achieve their goal of championship victory in front of a home crowd.

FOD Premium will provide live streaming of the climax of this prestigious tournament, with semifinals set to commence on July 18 at 10 AM (JST) and the finals kicking off on July 19 at 11 AM (JST). Enjoy the anxiety and exhilaration of high-stakes matches featuring the pride of Japanese badminton — be sure to tune in!

Streaming Details

• - Event Name: 2026 Badminton Daihatsu Japan Open
• - Broadcast Schedule:

- July 18: Semifinals from 10 AM until the last match finishes (1 court, 10 matches)
- July 19: Finals from 11 AM until the last match finishes (1 court, 5 matches)

Note that the broadcast schedule is subject to change.

Competing Athletes (as of June 23)

• - Men's Singles: Yuichi Tanaka, Kodai Naraoka, Kenta Nishimoto
• - Men's Doubles: Yuichi Shimogami/Noboru Nomura, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi
• - Women's Singles: Riko Gunji, Yuka Miyazaki, Akane Yamaguchi
• - Women's Doubles: Arisa Igashira/Chihayon Shida, Takayo Nakanishi/Suzu Iwanaga, Yuki Fukushima/Masayo Matsumoto
• - Mixed Doubles: Teru Koga/Natsu Saito, Yuichi Shimogami/Ayaka Hohara

Please note that the list of participating athletes may change.

Commentary Team

The event will feature a skilled lineup of commentators, including Reika Takahashi, Fumino Kurihara, Keita Masuda, and Yosuke Nakanishi for analysis. Hiroaki Tabuchi, Yoshihisa Sakaguchi, and others will be providing commentary throughout the matches.
Commentators are subject to change.

For more information and updates, visit the official streaming page at FOD Premium.

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