The six teams of the Pacific League (hereinafter referred to as the "Pacific League") and Pacific League Marketing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "PLM") are pleased to announce that they have signed a five-season contract with the following four channels as internet game broadcasting partners (hereinafter referred to as "broadcasting partners") for the 2023-2027 season, continuing from the five-year contract from 2018 to 2022.
"Rakuten TV" - Operated by Rakuten Group, Inc.
"DAZN" - Operated by DAZN Limited
"Baseball LIVE" ... Operated by SoftBank Corporation
"PERSOL Pacific League TV" ... Operated by Pacific League Marketing Co., Ltd.
The six Pacific League teams and PLM believe that by contracting with more distribution partners, they can connect with more fans and create more opportunities for them to watch games. Since 2018, with the cooperation of three companies and four channels, they have been delivering game broadcasts to fans via the internet. The convenience of being able to access the games anytime, anywhere through devices that suit customers' lifestyles, such as smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV screens, has been well received. The average number of viewers per game who watched Pacific League games through distribution partners has grown by approximately 6.2 times in the five years since 2018, and we are confident that it will continue to grow even further.
For the next five years, starting in 2023, we will continue to work diligently with our existing distribution partners to ensure the further development of professional baseball and the Pacific League.
We would appreciate your continued enthusiastic support.
Five years (five seasons) from 2023 to 2027
All Pacific League regular season games, interleague games (Pacific League-hosted games), Pacific League Climax Series, and some exhibition games, etc.
Available only in Japan (PERSOL Pacific League TV includes overseas).
Live (live broadcast), VOD
Rakuten TV is a video streaming service from the Rakuten Group that delivers approximately 250,000 titles of content online, including movies, dramas, anime, sports (including the Pacific League), and stage performances. Videos can be viewed on various devices, including smartphones, PCs, and TVs.
Rakuten Pacific League Special
DAZN is a sports channel that allows sports fans to enjoy their favorite sports anytime, anywhere. In addition to domestic content such as the Meiji Yasuda J.League, professional baseball, and Yogibo WE League, it also broadcasts 14 official AFC tournaments including the AFC Asian Cup, as well as European football such as La Liga Santander, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the UEFA Women's Champions League. Furthermore, it delivers the excitement of world-class sports such as motorsports, tennis, boxing, and golf, and offers unlimited viewing of not only live broadcasts of all sports, but also on-demand replays, highlights, and original content. It is compatible with multiple devices such as TVs, smartphones, PCs, tablets, and game consoles, so you can enjoy watching sports anytime, anywhere.
DAZN, provided by the global sports media group DAZN Group, operates independently in Japan, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Canada, and also operates a global platform available in over 225 countries and regions.
Usage fee: 3,700 yen per month (tax included) / 30,000 yen per year (one-time payment)
You can enjoy live and on-demand streaming of all Pacific League regular season games, interleague games (Pacific League home games), the Pacific League Climax Series, and some exhibition games (Pacific League home games). For Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks home games held at PayPay Dome, you can enjoy multi-angle streaming, where you can choose your favorite viewpoint from various camera angles, as well as immersive VR streaming that makes you feel like you're at the stadium.
From March 2023 to February 2024, the regular price of 660 yen (tax included) per month will be reduced to 550 yen (tax included). In addition, SoftBank smartphone users who are subscribed to a designated rate plan can enroll in "SoftBank Premium Entertainment Benefits (Note 1)" and receive 20% of their monthly usage fee back in PayPay points.
Usage fee: 550 yen per month (tax included) until February 2024; 660 yen per month (tax included) from March 2024 onwards.
Applications accepted from March 1, 2023. (Note 1) You must be subscribed to one of the specified rate plans (Merihari Unlimited, Mini Fit Plan+, Smartphone Debut Plan, Smartphone Debut Plan+) as defined in the eligibility requirements for SoftBank Premium Entertainment Benefits. You must also set your monthly service fee payment to SoftBank Collective Payment. PayPay points will be awarded based on the tax-exclusive price of the monthly usage fee. Account linking within the "PayPay" application is required to receive PayPay points. PayPay points cannot be withdrawn or transferred. They can also be used at the PayPay/PayPay Card official store.
"PERSOL Pacific League TV," the official video streaming service for the six Pacific League teams, allows you to watch live official games hosted by the six Pacific League teams (first and second teams). It also features comprehensive data and player information, allowing you to check various details while watching. All Pacific League games hosted since 2012 are archived, and you can watch unlimited videos from a library of approximately 1 million videos over 10 years, searchable by play, genre, and other criteria. For all things Pacific League, enjoy "PERSOL Pacific League TV."
Usage fee: Pacific League unlimited viewing pack is 950 yen per month (excluding tax) (Note 2) and up / 1-day ticket is 600 yen (excluding tax)
(Note 2) Applies to the special price for paid fan club members of each Pacific League team.
