NPB broadcasting rights evolved from the golden age of consistently high-rated Yomiuri terrestrial broadcasts through CS/BS to DAZN and Pacific League TV digital streaming.
Where can you watch NPB games? A guide to SKY PerfecTV!'s Pro Yakyu Set, DAZN, three Pacific League streaming services and J SPORTS, with coverage, prices and blind spots as officially published in August 2026.
How to watch NPB games on a smartphone and how to record broadcasts, based on official announcements as of August 2026. Covers the SKY PerfecTV! Pro Yakyu Set app (lineup alerts, player encyclopedia, casting), the latency difference between broadcast and streaming, and what recording actually covers.
SKY PerfecTV!'s 30th anniversary campaign, covering applications from August 1 to October 31, 2026, halves the Basic Plan viewing fee for up to three months. But it applies to the Basic Plan only; the Pro Yakyu Set is not included. A close reading of the terms and how they differ from the Pro Yakyu Set's own free-first-month offer.
A cost-focused guide to SKY PerfecTV!'s Pro Yakyu Set based on the official notices as of August 2026: what the 4,054 yen viewing fee and 429 yen basic fee each cover, how the free sign-up month works, season-long cost estimates by months watched, and how to read pricing information when the official site shows conflicting figures.