NJPW New Year Dash 2026 Live Stream: How to watch
NJPW New Year Dash is the first big “new era” show after Wrestle Kingdom, and it is a must watch if you want to see new factions, surprise pairings, and the direction New Japan is heading in 2026. The good news is that watching live is straightforward as long as you have NJPW World ready to go before bell time.
Where to watch NJPW New Year Dash 2026 live
NJPW New Year Dash 2026 streams live on NJPW World, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s official streaming service. NJPW is promoting the event as available live in English on NJPW World, alongside Japanese commentary.
If you are looking for the simplest option, this is it: one subscription gets you the live broadcast plus on demand replays and the wider NJPW library.
NJPW New Year Dash 2026 start time (US and global)
The event takes place in Tokyo at Ota City General Gymnasium with a scheduled bell time of Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm JST.
Here are the key start times for live viewers:
| Time Zone | Main card start time |
|---|---|
| ET | 4:30am (Mon, Jan 5) |
| CT | 3:30am (Mon, Jan 5) |
| MT | 2:30am (Mon, Jan 5) |
| PT | 1:30am (Mon, Jan 5) |
| GMT | 9:30am (Mon, Jan 5) |
How to watch on NJPW World (web, mobile, and TV)
Use this quick setup so you are not scrambling at 4:30am ET:
| Device | What to do |
|---|---|
| Web browser (laptop or desktop) | Sign in to NJPW World and open the live event tile when it appears on the home screen. |
| Mobile (iOS or Android) | Sign in via the app, then watch live or cast to your TV if supported. |
| TV devices | NJPW World supports Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Chromecast casting options. |
If you are logging in on a TV device, NJPW World uses a code system: the app shows a passcode, and you enter it at the NJPW World TV login page on your phone or computer to link the device.
English commentary and audio settings
If the stream defaults to Japanese commentary, you can switch audio during playback by opening the player settings (gear icon) and selecting the English audio option. help.njpwworld.com
NJPW World price
For new accounts outside Japan, NJPW World lists a $9.99 USD base price (final pricing can vary by country, exchange rates, or app store billing).
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