Lakshya Sen vs Koki Watanabe, Japan Masters 2026 final: When and where to watch live streaming?

Lakshya Sen will look to claim a second consecutive title, following his Hylo Open win. | Photo Credit: Reuters and AP

Lakshya Sen will look to cap another impressive week on the BWF Tour with a second consecutive title when he takes on Japan’s Koki Watanabe in the men’s singles final of the Japan Masters 2026 on Sunday.

The Indian shuttler booked his place in the summit clash with a convincing 21-12, 15-21, 21-11 win over Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in the semifinals on Saturday. The victory extended Lakshya’s run of form following his Hylo Open Super 500 triumph in Germany earlier this month.

The 25-year-old, who finished runner-up at the All England Open earlier this year, will be chasing his third title-round appearance of the 2026 season. Standing in his way is home favourite Watanabe, who pulled off a major upset by defeating Paris 2024 Olympics silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the other semi-final.

Here is everything you need to know about the Lakshya Sen vs Koki Watanabe Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 final.

When is the Lakshya Sen vs Koki Watanabe final?

The men’s singles final will be played on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

What time will the Lakshya Sen vs Koki Watanabe final start?

The match is scheduled to begin at 8:20 AM IST on Sunday.

On which court will Lakshya Sen play the final?

The men’s singles final is scheduled to be played on Court 1.

Where to watch the Lakshya Sen vs Koki Watanabe final live streaming?

The Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 final will be streamed live on the official BWF YouTube channel.

Who is Lakshya Sen’s opponent in the Kumamoto Masters Japan final?

Lakshya will face Japan’s Koki Watanabe, who defeated Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the other semifinal to reach the title clash.

What is at stake for Lakshya Sen?

Lakshya will be aiming to win his second consecutive BWF Tour title after lifting the Hylo Open Super 500 trophy in Saarbrücken earlier this month. Victory in Japan would also give him another title to add to an impressive 2026 campaign, which has already included an All England Open final appearance.