Where to watch USWNT vs. Japan live stream, TV channel, start time for first of three USA friendly matches

With the second piece of "Triple Espresso" back in tow, the U.S. women eye the first of three international friendlies against Japan as they meet in San Jose on Saturday.

Sophia Smith has returned from her pregnancy absence to receive her first USWNT call-up since winning the Olympic gold medal in the summer of 2024.

Along with Trinity Rodman, Smith's return marks two of the famed attacking front three now back and fully fit for selection by Emma Hayes. Only Mallory Swanson remains absent as she continues to work back from her own pregnancy absence.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

USWNT vs. Japan live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this international friendly match in English across the United States:

TV channel: TNT, truTV
Live stream: HBO Max, DIRECTV

All three USWNT friendlies vs. Japan this April will be televised on TNT and truTV, with streaming on HBO Max.

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What time does USWNT vs. Japan kick off?

This international friendly clash takes place at Paypal Park in San Jose, California and kicks off on Saturday, April 11 at 2:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the United States:

USWNT vs. Japan fixture schedule this week

All times Eastern.

Saturday, April 11

• USA vs. Japan (5:30 p.m. — San Jose, CA)

Tuesday, April 11

• USA vs. Japan (10 p.m. — Seattle, WA)

Friday, April 17

• USA vs. Japan (9 p.m. — Commerce City, CO)