USWNT vs Japan: How to watch the international friendly on TV and stream online

The United States Women’s National Team take on reigning AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions Japan in a friendly on Saturday - the first of a three-match series which will be played in different US cities over the next week.

As part of this series, games will be held in San Jose, California, Seattle and Commerce City, Colorado.

Japan and the USWNT know each other well - this evening’s game will be the 43rd meeting between the two teams, the 16th friendly and the second time they have played a three-game series outside of official competition.

The Nadeshiko are one of just three teams to have beaten the United States while Emma Hayes has been in charge - in fact Japan served the coach her first defeat - a 2–1 loss at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on February 26, 2025.

“I have huge respect for Japan, but we’re a good team,” Hayes told reporters last week. “I want us to demonstrate those things and bring the game to Japan. That’s what I’m most looking forward to, showing our identity on both sides of the ball at a much higher level.”

Hayes named a 26-player roster for the series - including the long-awaited return of forward Sophia Wilson, who has been out on maternity leave, and defender Tierna Davidson, who spent a year on the sidelines recovering from a torn ACL.

Japan head into the series on the back of their recent AFC Women’s Asian Cup triumph in Australia and remain unbeaten in 2026. The Asian champions parted ways with Greenland-born coach Nils Neilsen at the start of the month. His assistant - former U-20s head coach Michihisa Kano will serve as interim coach for these three friendlies and until a new head coach is appointed.

How to watch the first of the three-game series between the USWNT and Japan

The first friendly between the USWNT and Japan will be played at PayPal Park, San Jose, California on Saturday April 11, 2026 and is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. PDT / 5:30 p.m. EDT.

There are several option to follow the action - the game will be aired live on TNT, TruTV, Universo, Westwood One Sports and streamed on HBOMax and Peacock.

Get closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that on this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. Plus, stay updated on NFL, NBA and all other big sports stories as well as the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.

And there’s more: check out our TikTok and Instagram reels for bite-sized visual takes on all the biggest soccer news and insights.