The World Volleyball Championship (Volleyball World Championship) is finally about to begin. This will be the first time it has been held since it was changed from being held every four years to every two years.
The women's tournament will be held in Thailand from Friday, August 22nd to Sunday, September 7th, and the men's tournament will be held in the Philippines from Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 28th.
This article will introduce how to watch the World Volleyball Championship.
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Match Schedule
Women
8/23 (Sat) 19:00~
Preliminary round: Japan vs Cameroon
8/25 (Monday) 19:00~
Preliminary round: Japan vs Ukraine
8/27 (Wed) 19:00~
Preliminary round: Japan vs Serbia
August 29th (Friday) - September 7th (Sunday)
Final Tournament
*For detailed match schedules, please refer to the official website (https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/competitions/women-world-championship/schedule/) for more information.
Boys
9/13 (Sat) 15:00~
Preliminary round: Japan vs Türkiye
9/15 (Monday) 15:00~
Preliminary round: Japan vs Canada
9/17 (Wed) 22:30~
Qualifiers: Japan vs Libya
September 20th (Sat) - 28th (Sun)
Final Tournament
*For detailed match schedules, please refer to the official website (https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/competitions/men-world-championship/schedule/) for more information.
Television broadcast
World VolleyballTBS series (terrestrial)All matches against Japan will be broadcast on .
However, television broadcasts may not be live, and commercials may be inserted during timeouts or between sets, meaning that parts of the match may not be visible. Also, in the Nations League, which was held prior to the World Volleyball Championship, post-match player interviews were sometimes not broadcast.
therefore,
- I want to be sure to watch the game live
- I don't want to miss a single game
- I want to see what happens during the timeout
- I want to see the post-match interviews with the players.
If any of the above applies to you, we strongly recommend watching it on a streaming service.
Internet distribution
There are two video streaming services where you can watch World Volleyball.
- U-NEXT
- Volleyball TV
*World Volleyball will not be streamed on TVer.
U-NEXT VBTV comparison table
| item | U-NEXT | Volleyball TV |
|---|---|---|
| ① Fees | 2,189 yen per month (tax included) Free trial for the first 31 days | Monthly fee of 1,699 yen (tax included) or annual fee of 7,104 yen (tax included) |
| ② Distribution content | ・All men's and women's matches at the 2025 World Volleyball Championship will be broadcast in Japanese, with commentary and interviews with several Japanese players after the matches. | ・All matches at the World Volleyball 2025 (including matches against Japan) will be streamed in English, with post-match interviews in English with players, coaches or staff from both teams. |
| ③ Archive | Available (After the live broadcast, it will be available for on-demand viewing as soon as it is ready (distribution period: 6 months)) | Available (After live streaming, it can be viewed on demand (no distribution deadline)) |
| ④ Features | ・Includes Japanese commentary and commentary ・31-day free trial ・A wide variety of other content including movies, dramas, anime, and magazines (including monthly volleyball) ・1,200 yen worth of points awarded every month (when continuing) ・The UI is easy to understand in Japanese ・SV League games can also be viewed (additional fees apply) | ・All matches are covered. ・You can also watch international competitions and domestic league matches in Italy, Poland, and other countries. |
| ④ Disadvantages | ・You cannot watch any games other than those of the Japanese national team (except for the final) | ・Not fully compatible with Japanese The UI is a little hard to use |
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Which one do you recommend?
Who is U-NEXT suitable for?
- I want to enjoy Japan national team matches in Japanese
- I want to try it out first with the first trial.
- I want to enjoy movies and anime as well
- I want to watch the SV League too
Who is Volleyball TV suitable for?
- I want to enjoy world matches other than Japan's matches.
- I want to enjoy overseas leagues like Italy and Poland.
- English broadcasts are no problem
- I want to keep costs down as much as possible
For more information about Volleyball TV, please see the following article:
Conclusion: If you're unsure, go with U-NEXT!
Volleyball TV is also recommended for heavy fans who want to watch matches from around the world, but if you want to watch the Japan games that many people are paying attention to in a safe and comfortable manner, U-NEXT is the best choice.
Especially for those who are using U-NEXT for the first time,31-day free trialThis is a great opportunity to give it a try!
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