Live DDT Pro TV & Broadcast Schedule

Where to Stream DDT Pro Live

Where to watch DDT Pro online: The premium networks and streaming platforms below hold the official broadcast rights to air live matches.

DDT Pro-Wrestling is one of the most unique promotions in Japan. It's a mix of serious, hard-hitting wrestling and complete absurdity. You'll get a technical masterpiece in the main event, and then a match where guys are wrestling in a convenience store or hitting each other with inflatable toys. It's been around since 1997 and has built a loyal following both in Japan and around the world. The next big show is coming up in May at Korakuen Hall.

Top stars

Tetsuya Endo is the ace of the promotion. He's held the top title multiple times and always delivers in big matches. Konosuke Takeshita is the biggest name to come out of DDT in recent years — he's been working in AEW in the US while still showing up for major DDT shows. Maki Itoh is the breakout star on the women's side. Her charisma is off the charts. She's become a cult hero internationally. Yuki Ueno, Chris Brookes, and MAO round out the top of the card. The roster is deep, and the mix of comedy guys and serious workers makes every show feel different.

The DDT style

DDT is known for its weird matches. They've done matches in a bar, a match where a ladder was the champion, and a match where a guy wrestled a blow-up doll. But when it's time to get serious, they can go with anyone. The main events are legitimately great wrestling. The undercard is where the comedy happens. It's a blend that doesn't work anywhere else. DDT makes it work because the wrestlers are all in on the joke. They take the absurd stuff seriously, and that's what makes it funny.

Viewership

DDT pulls between 2 and 3 million global streams annually. The viral moments — the comedy matches, the Maki Itoh clips — get huge numbers on social media. The live shows in Japan draw a few thousand fans, mostly in Tokyo. The international following has grown a lot since the launch of Wrestle Universe. Fans in the US, UK, and Europe have started paying attention, especially with Takeshita and Itoh getting exposure in AEW.

TV options in Japan

DDT doesn't have a regular TV slot. The big shows sometimes get highlights on GAORA Sports and other cable networks. AbemaTV streams some shows live. But the primary way to watch in Japan is the same as everywhere else — through the streaming service. Traditional TV isn't a big part of the DDT model.

Streaming options in the US and Worldwide

Wrestle Universe is the exclusive global streaming service for DDT. It's run by CyberFight, the parent company that also owns Pro Wrestling NOAH, Tokyo Joshi Pro, and other promotions. A subscription is about $10 a month. You get every DDT show live and on demand, plus all the other CyberFight content. The platform is available in most countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. No VPN needed. The app works on web, mobile, and most smart TVs. If you're a DDT fan, this is the only way to watch.

Current season

DDT runs shows year-round. The big annual events are the January show at Korakuen Hall, the April Sumo Hall show, and the Peter Pan show in July at a big outdoor venue. The next major event is the May Korakuen Hall show, which will feature Tetsuya Endo defending the KO-D Openweight Championship. Konosuke Takeshita is expected to make an appearance while he's back in Japan for the spring. Wrestle Universe streams everything live.