June 12 (Fri) - 14 (Sun): "Handball 2025-26 League H Playoffs" - The Second Annual Champion to be Decided; All 9 Men's and Women's Games to be Broadcast Live for Free on CS Nittele G+

Launched in 2024 with the goal of becoming Asia's No. 1 and a world-class league, "League H" is Japan's premier handball league.

The second season, the "2025-26 League H Regular Season," kicked off last September under the theme "Feel this heat." The intense battles involving 14 men's and 11 women's teams took place across the country until May of this year. The teams that successfully advanced through the league stage—6 men's and 5 women's teams—will now compete in the

"2025-26 League H Playoffs," to be held over three days from June 12 (Fri) to June 14 (Sun) at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium in Tokyo.

The players' passionate plays, the fans' fervent cheers, and the ardent feelings of all supporters will reach their peak. With the concept of "Surpass the boiling point of this heat," the 2025-26 League H season enters its final chapter.

CS broadcaster Nittele G+ will bring you all 9 men's and women's playoff games live and for free, as the second annual champion is decided!

You can watch the games for free without registration!*1

Even those who are not subscribed to Sky PerfecTV! can watch for free on Sky PerfecTV! "Nittele G+". Press the CS button on your TV and select channel (CS257) (no registration required).

*1: A BS/110-degree CS broadcasting environment is required.

<Broadcast Schedule>

Handball 2025-26 League H Playoffs

June 12 (Fri) Live Broadcast

13:15-15:45 [Women's] Quarter FINAL: Honeybee Ishikawa vs. Kumamoto Viewstand Pindies

<Commentator> Yohei Natsuyama <Play-by-Play> Atsushi Kawai

15:45-18:15 [Men's] Quarter FINAL ①: Red Tornado Saga vs. Daido Phoenix Tokai

<Commentator> Akira Oshiro <Play-by-Play> Atsushi Kawai

18:15-20:45 [Men's] Quarter FINAL ②: Zeke Star Tokyo vs. Osaki Osol Saitama

<Commentator> Akira Oshiro <Play-by-Play> Hayate Sugita

June 13 (Sat) Live Broadcast

10:45-13:15 [Women's] Semi FINAL ①: Blue Sakuya Kagoshima vs. Alannare Toyama

<Commentator> Mana Oyama <Play-by-Play> Atsushi Kawai

13:15-15:45 [Women's] Semi FINAL ②: Kagawa Bank Shirasol Kagawa vs. QF Winner Team

<Commentator> Yohei Natsuyama <Play-by-Play> Yoshinori Tanaka

15:45-18:15 [Men's] Semi FINAL ①: Brave Kings Kariya vs. QF① Winner Team

<Commentator> Akira Oshiro <Play-by-Play> Atsushi Kawai

18:15-20:45 [Men's] Semi FINAL ②: Toyoda Gosei Blue Falcon Nagoya vs. QF② Winner Team

<Commentator> Akira Oshiro <Play-by-Play> Hayate Sugita

June 14 (Sun) Live Broadcast

12:45-16:30 [Women's] FINAL <Commentator> Yohei Natsuyama / Mana Oyama <Play-by-Play> Atsushi Kawai

<Reporter & Interview> Risa Yamamoto (Nippon TV Announcer)

16:45-20:30 [Men's] FINAL <Commentator> Remi Anri Doi / Akira Oshiro <Play-by-Play> Atsushi Kawai

<Reporter & Interview> Risa Yamamoto (Nippon TV Announcer)

* Broadcast times and content are subject to change.

Photo by Mamoru Horiguchi

[Men's FINAL Commentator] Remi Anri Doi

I have been appointed to provide commentary for this year's League H Playoff Men's FINAL.

I expect a fierce final battle of the season, and I am already looking forward to it!

On the day, I hope to convey the appeal of handball together with the players from the commentator's perspective. Thank you for your support!

◆ "Handball 2025-26 League H Playoffs" Program Page

https://www.gtasu.com/others/handballleagueh/

(Nittele G+ Official Website)

◆ "2025-26 League H Playoffs" Official Website

https://playoffs.leagueh.jp/

◆ How to Watch

Available on Sky PerfecTV! (CS257), Sky PerfecTV! Premium Service (Ch.608),

J:COM and other cable TV providers nationwide, Hikari TV, au Hikari, etc.

◆ Inquiries Regarding Viewing Methods

Nittele G+ Customer Center

TEL 0120-222-257 (Open daily 10:00-20:00)

◆ Viewing Methods and Contact Information

Nittele G+ Viewing Methods (Nittele G+ Official Website)

https://www.gtasu.com/subscription/

Nittele G+ Customer Center

TEL 0120-222-257 (Open daily 10:00-20:00)

◆ Nittele G+ Official Social Media

X (formerly Twitter): @Gtasu Instagram: @cs_gtasu

◆ Company Information

Company Name: CS Nippon Co., Ltd. (Commonly known as CS Nittele)

President and Representative Director: Tomoya Takahashi

Location: 22nd Floor, Nippon TV Tower, 1-6-1 Higashishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo