How to Watch KRUSH from Outside Japan (2026)

The short answer

Krush — the numbered kickboxing series (Krush.190, Krush.191, Krush.192…) run by K-1 JAPAN GROUP — broadcasts its regular cards free on ABEMA (abema.tv) inside Japan. Unlike the flagship K-1 WORLD GP, which has a separate international broadcast deal, ordinary numbered Krush shows do not currently have a standing, confirmed international PPV or streaming partner. Overseas fans mostly rely on ABEMA's limited international access, a VPN to the Japan feed, or the official K-1/Krush YouTube channel for highlights and delayed full-card replays. Availability can change per event, so always check the official K-1/Krush schedule page close to the date.

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ABEMA — the domestic broadcaster

ABEMA is Krush's home platform in Japan, and regular cards are typically free to watch there. ABEMA has run limited international trials in the past (a 2019 pilot covering a handful of countries, plus an international PPV product, ABEMA Live, that has focused on Korea, the Philippines and Thailand) — but this is inconsistent and not guaranteed to cover any specific Krush card. Confirm on ABEMA's own listing for the event.

Don't confuse Krush with K-1 WORLD GP

K-1's flagship annual tournament, K-1 WORLD GP, has a separate international distribution deal (DAZN has carried it in around 200 countries since the 2023 ReBOOT event) and regional broadcast partners for its biggest shows. That deal is specific to K-1 WORLD GP — it does not automatically extend to the smaller, more frequent Krush numbered cards, which remain primarily a domestic Japanese product.

YouTube — highlights and delayed replays

The official K-1 YouTube channel and the English-language K-1 Worldwide channel post fight highlights, press conferences and, for some cards, delayed full-event replays after the show. This is the most reliable free option for overseas fans who don't have same-day ABEMA access, though it isn't a live feed.

Start times: converting from JST

Krush cards run on Japan Standard Time (JST = UTC+9), which does not observe daylight saving, and Korakuen Hall shows typically start in the early evening JST. As a rough guide, subtract from JST:

• US Eastern (ET): roughly JST minus 13 (summer) to 14 (winter) hours → morning ET, same or previous calendar date.
• US Pacific (PT): roughly JST minus 16 to 17 hours → very early morning PT.
• UK: roughly JST minus 8 (summer) to 9 (winter) hours → late morning UK time.
• Central Europe (CET): roughly JST minus 7 to 8 hours → late morning/midday CET.

Always confirm the exact published start time (prelims vs. main card) on the official K-1/Krush schedule for the specific event.

A note on unofficial streams

Unauthorized "free" restreams outside the official channels are typically unlicensed, often low-quality or dropped mid-event, and can expose you to malware or scam pages. ABEMA (where available) and the official K-1/Krush YouTube channels are the responsible routes.

Related

This guide is part of KIAI's watch-and-rules coverage. For upcoming and recent Krush cards see Krush.191 and Krush.192. For terminology used on a kickboxing card, see the Combat Sports Glossary & Rules Guide.