DAZN chief admits errors, sees bright future for J. League
The chief executive of sports streaming service DAZN insists the problems that plagued the much-trumpeted launch of its J. League coverage have been fixed, and remains confident that it can revolutionize the way that Japanese fans watch sports. "We are disrupting, we are breaking new ...
Broadcasting glitches embarrass J. League on opening weekend of season
The J. League said Monday it will continue to communicate with DAZN to ensure there will be no repeat of the disruption of its live streaming service on the opening weekend of the season. British-based Perform Group launched its DAZN service in Japan after buying ...
The J. League on Thursday announced the breakdown in prize money and funds it will distribute to clubs this season following its 10-year, ¥210 billion (about $2 billion) deal to sell digital online broadcasting rights to British-based Perform Group. The J. League championship winner from ...
Antlers looking for more success with stakes raised in 2017
After a dramatic climax to the season that saw Kashima Antlers defy the odds to win a record eighth championship title, and then some, the J. League first division returns to an orthodox one-stage format in 2017, with a massive sponsorship windfall providing an ...
J. League announces plan to return to single-stage system for top flight
J. League soccer executives agreed Tuesday to return to the single-stage system for the first division next season, putting an end to the current two-stage system after two seasons. They came to the accord at a joint meeting of executive committees of the first to ...
J. League chairman denies single-stage return a done deal
J. League chairman Mitsuru Murai on Tuesday denied that the league has already decided to return to a single-stage format from next season but confirmed that the idea is under consideration. The J. League last season adopted a two-stage league system with postseason playoffs in ...
The J. League is considering returning to the single-stage system that had been in place for 10 years through the 2014 season for the first division, soccer sources said Wednesday. The change may be implemented starting next season, they said. The J. League has been ...
Following deal with J. League, Perform Group outlines digital vision for sports in Japan
Aiming to become a Netflix-like presence, Perform Group’s 10-year, ¥210 billion agreement with the J. League is the largest commercial sports deal in Japanese history.
