Hiroshima Dragonflies and Ryukyu Golden Kings to Compete in Asia’s Premier Basketball Tournament! All EASL 2024-25 Season Games to be Exclusively Live-Streamed on U-NEXT
U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tenshin Tsutsumi), part of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, will exclusively live-stream all 34 games of the 2024-25 East Asia Super League (EASL) season starting from October 2, 2024. Subscribers will be able to enjoy unlimited access to the games.
The East Asia Super League (EASL) is an annual international tournament that brings together top basketball clubs from East Asia’s major leagues to crown the region’s best team. In the previous season, Japan’s Chiba Jets claimed the championship, demonstrating the strength of Japanese basketball. For the 2024-25 season, clubs from Japan, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, and the Philippines will be joined by new representatives from Hong Kong and Macau, promising an even more exciting competition.
From Japan, the reigning B.League champions, the Hiroshima Dragonflies, will compete in Group A, while the runners-up, the Ryukyu Golden Kings, will be placed in Group B. They will face strong contenders from across the region, including the Suwon KT Sonicboom and Busan KCC Egis from South Korea’s KBL, and the San Miguel Beermen and Meralco Bolts from the Philippines’ PBA, among others.
Exclusive Live Streaming on U-NEXT
U-NEXT will offer exclusive live coverage of all 34 EASL games. For Japanese teams, each match will be accompanied by Japanese commentary and analysis. As previously announced, U-NEXT will also provide unlimited live streaming access to all approximately 720 games of the ‘Resona Group B.League 2024-25 SEASON’ B1 League matches, making it the ultimate platform for basketball fans to enjoy top-level games from both domestic and international leagues.
With access to both EASL and B.League live streams, fans of the Hiroshima Dragonflies and Ryukyu Golden Kings can seamlessly follow their favorite teams’ journeys from the domestic league to challenging Asia’s elite teams. Whether on your home TV, PC, or smartphone, U-NEXT brings the thrill of basketball to you, anytime and anywhere.
Upcoming Live Stream Schedule (Tentative)
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- October 2, 19:10: San Miguel Beermen vs. Suwon KT Sonicboom
- October 2, 21:10: Meralco Bolts vs. Macau Black Bears
- October 16, 19:10: Hiroshima Dragonflies vs. Hong Kong Eastern
- October 16, 19:40: Ryukyu Golden Kings vs. Meralco Bolts
- October 23, 19:10: Suwon KT Sonicboom vs. Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
- October 23, 20:10: New Taipei Kings vs. Macau Black Bears
U-NEXT is committed to expanding its sports content offerings and meeting the expectations of fans. Stay tuned for the exciting battles among the top basketball clubs in East Asia, all vying for the title of the strongest team in the region.
About the East Asia Super League (EASL)
For more details, visit the official website: EASL Official Website
For compatible devices, please check U-NEXT Official Website.
About the B.LEAGUE
The 2024-25 B1 League season, including the ‘Resona Group B.LEAGUE Championship 2024-25’ and the ‘Resona Group B.LEAGUE All-Star Game 2025’, will also be live-streamed on U-NEXT. Fans can enjoy all approximately 720 B1 League matches on demand until the day before the next season’s opening game.
U-NEXT is the No.1 streaming service for unlimited viewing in Japan, offering over 330,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime, as well as live music, stage performances, and top-tier sports like soccer, golf, and martial arts. Additionally, more than 1.08 million manga and books are available, delivering a seamless entertainment experience that transcends genres.
Since integrating with Paravi in July 2023, U-NEXT has expanded its lineup with a large collection of dramas and variety shows from TBS and TV Tokyo, further enhancing its service offerings.
About U-NEXT
- Company Name: U-NEXT Co., Ltd.
- Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
- CEO: Yasuhide Uno
- Website: U-NEXT Official Website
