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How to Watch NJPW in the US and UK: Streaming, Time Zones, and Tips

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New Japan Pro Wrestling is easiest to watch in the US and UK through the NJPW World streaming service, with big shows and US events sometimes also carried on TrillerTV and select TV/streaming partners.​

Main ways to watch NJPW

  • NJPW World (global)
    • NJPW’s own subscription service, NJPW World, streams most live events with Japanese and frequent English commentary, plus a huge on‑demand archive.​
    • You sign up at njpwworld.com, pay a flat monthly fee (around the price of a single PPV), and can watch on web, mobile apps, and devices like Amazon Fire Stick.​
  • PPVs and US specials (TrillerTV and others)
    • Major standalone shows and NJPW of America events often air as PPVs or bundles on TrillerTV under “New Japan Pro‑Wrestling” or “NJPW of America”.​
    • Some NJPW content may also appear on services like YouTube TV or highlight packages on AXS/Roku in the US, but these are usually delayed best‑of shows rather than full live cards.​

How to watch in the US

  • Streaming options
    • Primary live option is an NJPW World subscription; you stream via browser, mobile app, or supported TV devices, including English commentary on most big shows.​
    • US‑focused events and specials, including some Wrestle Kingdom and stadium shows, are sold as live PPVs through TrillerTV’s NJPW channels.​
  • Time zone basics (US vs Japan)
    • Japan Standard Time is typically 14–17 hours ahead of US time zones, so big Tokyo Dome or arena shows often start very late night or early morning in the US.​
    • As a rough rule of thumb, a 6:30 p.m. JST main card lands around 1:30 a.m. PST and 4:30 a.m. EST on the same calendar day.​

How to watch in the UK

  • Streaming options
    • UK fans use the same NJPW World subscription for live shows and archives; the interface offers English site content and English commentary for major events.​
    • Some fans also use TrillerTV PPVs when bundled deals are offered for big shows like Wrestle Kingdom or US co‑promoted cards.​
  • Time zone basics (UK vs Japan)
    • Japan is usually 9 hours ahead of UK time (GMT), which means an evening show in Japan is a morning show in the UK.​
    • For example, a 6:30 p.m. JST main card often starts around 9:30 a.m. in the UK, making it a breakfast‑time watch rather than an overnight one.​

Practical viewing tips

  • Scheduling and start‑time tools
    • Check the English NJPW site and NJPW World schedule pages, which list upcoming shows, indicate which cards are live‑streamed, and often include EST/PST or global time‑zone breakdowns.​
    • Event‑guide sites frequently publish global start‑time tables for big shows like Wrestle Kingdom and New Year Dash, making it easy to match JST to your local US or UK time.​
  • Devices, apps, and on‑demand watching
    • NJPW World offers official apps (including on iOS and some TV sticks), and you can also cast or connect via browser if your TV doesn’t have a native app.​
    • If live start times are rough for your time zone, you can simply watch the VOD version a few hours later; shows typically post quickly after they air.
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