Japan’s GOLF NETWORK Partners with SOFAST to Launch International FAST Channel

Japan’s GOLF NETWORK Partners with sofast to Launch International FAST Channel

Miami, Florida Jun 17, 2025 - sofast, the international specialist in Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels, is proud to announce its collaboration with GOLF NETWORK, Japan’s leading golf television brand within the JCOM group, for the international launch of a fully localized FAST channel.

This new GOLF NETWORK FAST channel will feature premium golf content from Japan, including instructional programs featuring Japan’s top teaching professionals, and original shows, localized for global audiences. Through sofast’s end-to-end FAST distribution expertise, the channel will be available on major streaming platforms across international territories, starting with the United States.

“Our goal is to bring the unique quality and depth of GOLF NETWORK programming to a global audience,” said Hideyuki Kimura, President at GOLF NETWORK. “Partnering with sofast enables us to adapt our content for international markets and expand our brand beyond Japan.”

“sofast is excited to help GOLF NETWORK take this major step toward international growth,” said Yanai Arfi, CEO at sofast. “This collaboration showcases how FAST channels can unlock new distribution opportunities for premium local content with global appeal.” The channel is expected to go live in the coming months, with an initial focus on sports-oriented streaming platforms in the U.S. and other key global markets.

About GOLF NETWORK: Founded in 1996, Golf Network is Japan's sole channel dedicated exclusively to golf. With a rich history and a commitment to delivering the best in golf content, Golf Network has established itself as a leader in sports broadcasting within Japan.

About SOFAST: sofast is a leading FAST TV technology provider and global channel distributor, connecting platforms with the world’s richest content catalog. With integrations across 220+ streaming platforms—including Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Xiaomi—the company enables seamless FAST channel creation, distribution, and monetization. Its turnkey solution powers over 800 FAST channels, 700 premium channels, 200 cloud TV games, 150,000 VOD titles, and Live Sports channels via a white-label option. To learn more, visit www.sofast.tv or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact:

For SoFast: Gilles Tamari, Tel: +1 305 466 4141 Email: Gilles@soFast.tv

For JCOM Co., Ltd.: Kenji Ishigami, Tel: +81 70 3518 2901 Email: ishigamik@jupiter.jcom.co.jp