FanCode has secured the streaming rights for the Japan vs India T20 International match in India. The match will be played on September 22 at the Sano International Stadium in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The game will start at 9:30 AM IST. The TV rights for the match are still being discussed. Sony, Star and Zee are reportedly in talks, and a decision is expected within the next 24 hours. FanCode has also been working with the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) to support the development of cricket in Japan. It will now stream the India-Japan T20I for fans in India.
YouTube and Netflix could also join the race for the global streaming rights of the match. JioHotstar, which has recently expanded its service outside India, may also be interested. The match has attracted interest from major companies because it is supported by the governments of India and Japan. The one-off T20I will be played alongside the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
FanCode Gets India-Japan T20I Streaming Rights
The match will also mark the start of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. The rights were taken from ITW Universe, which has officially secured the exclusive global sports production, broadcast distribution, and commercial marketing rights for the historic one-off T20I match.
According to a media release, as part of this comprehensive mandate, ITW Universe holds full ownership of the broadcast feed and commercial inventory for the landmark fixture. “Held alongside the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, the match presents an unprecedented opportunity to take Indian cricket into a new market and build long-term visibility in Japan.” a media statement from the organisers said.
“Bringing the Indian cricket team to Japanese soil for this historic T20I is a defining milestone for the growth of cricket in Japan. Partnering with ITW Universe ensures that this fixture will be produced and marketed to the highest global standards, giving fans in Japan, India, and around the world a top-tier viewing experience while inspiring a whole new generation of cricket enthusiasts in our country,” Naoki Alex Miyaji, CEO, Japan Cricket Association (JCA), said.
“Securing the exclusive rights for this historic match is a proud milestone for ITW Universe. India playing Japan on Japanese soil for the very first time is a monumental moment for global cricket. Having full control over the broadcast and commercial footprint allows us to build a premium, world-class experience for viewers while offering an unmissable, first-mover platform for brands and media networks,” Bhairav Shanth, Co-Founder, ITW Universe, said.
India vs Japan Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | 🇯🇵 Japan vs 🇮🇳 India | 9:30 AM | Sano International Cricket Ground, Tochigi, Japan |
India vs Japan Squads
Japan Squad
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Alester Kadowaki-Fleming, Kohei Kubota, Jake Kusuda-Nairn, Wataru Miyauchi, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Alex Shirai-Patmore, Shoma Sugaya-Slater, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Tsuyoshi Takada, Ibrahim Takahashi, Makoto Taniyama, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake.
India Squad
TBA(To be announced)