Livestream Yokohama vs. Liverpool tonight: Free access to the J.League World Challenge match
Liverpool has bolstered its attack with the signing of France forward Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt, as the team prepares for the J.League World Challenge match against Yokohama F. Marinos.
Ekitiké, one of Europe's brightest talents, was signed for a fee of 69 million pounds ($93.5 million), with the potential for an additional 10 million pounds ($13.5 million). This signing is part of Liverpool's offseason spending spree, as manager Arne Slot has been busy strengthening the team.
The match will take place at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 6:30 a.m. ET.
For those in the US, the match will be aired on CBS Sports Network. You can also stream the match on several platforms that carry CBS Sports Network, such as fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Here's a breakdown of the streaming options:
| Platform | Availability of CBS Sports Network | Offer Details & Pricing (as of 2025) | |-------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | CBS Sports Network | Directly broadcasts the match | Requires cable/satellite subscription or streaming access.| | fuboTV | Yes (includes CBS Sports Network) | Free trial available; plans start around $75/month, includes numerous sports channels including CBS Sports Network. | | Sling TV | Yes (CBS Sports Network is on Sling Blue) | Sling Blue package (~$45/month) includes CBS Sports Network. No long-term contract. Free trial sometimes available.| | Hulu + Live TV | Yes (includes CBS Sports Network) | Around $80/month; offers full live TV including CBS Sports Network and Hulu’s on-demand library. | | DirecTV Stream | Yes (includes CBS Sports Network) | Starts at about $80/month and includes CBS Sports Network and other live channels. No contract required. |
The future of other Liverpool forwards, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, remains uncertain, as both have been targeted by teams in Europe during the offseason.
Ekitiké, who scored 22 goals in his one full season with Frankfurt, joins Liverpool following the tragic loss of forward Diogo Jota in a car accident in Spain.
[1] CBS Sports Network [3] Liverpool FC Official Website [4] fuboTV [5] Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream
- Euro-league football could witnesses an even more intense competition next season given the addition of the promising forward Hugo Ekitiké to Liverpool's roster, who was signed for a substantial fee, with further potential earnings.
- Ahead of the European-leagues season, fans in the US can catch Liverpool's premier-league actions, including the signing sensation Ekitiké, during their match against Yokohama F. Marinos on CBS Sports Network.
