NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 Global Start Times: EST, PST, GMT and more

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 Start Time

New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) returns to Ryogoku Sumo Hall for Sakura Genesis 2025 on Saturday, 5 April 2025. As one of NJPW’s most anticipated events of the spring, Sakura Genesis often sets the tone for title rivalries and long-term storylines following the New Japan Cup. If you’re hoping to watch the show live, then it’s important to know exactly when the show starts in your time zone.

Below, we break down the global start times for Sakura Genesis 2025, including EST, PST, GMT and other major regions, so you won’t miss a moment of the event.

What time does NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 start globally?

Sakura Genesis 2025 is scheduled to begin at 9:00am BST (British Summer Time) on Saturday, April 5 2025. That start time will vary depending on your location, so here’s how it translates across key global time zones:

Sakura Genesis 2025 Start Time – EST (Eastern Standard Time)

For fans on the US East Coast, Sakura Genesis 2025 will begin at 4:00am EST on Saturday, 6th April. It’s an early start, but hardcore fans won’t want to miss the opening bell.

Sakura Genesis 2025 Start Time – PST (Pacific Standard Time)

On the US West Coast, the event will air even earlier. Viewers in this region can catch Sakura Genesis from 1:00am PST, so be sure to set your alarm or stay up late for the action.

Sakura Genesis 2025 Start Time – GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

For those in regions observing GMT (such as the UK outside of daylight saving), subtract one hour from the BST time. That means the show starts at 8:00am GMT.

Sakura Genesis 2025 Start Time – CET (Central European Time)

Fans in countries like Germany, France, and Spain (on CET) can tune in from 10:00am CET.

Sakura Genesis 2025 Start Time –-JST (Japan Standard Time)

As the event takes place in Japan, local viewers can catch it live at 5:00pm JST on the same day.

Sakura Genesis 2025 Start Time – AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

In Australia, Sakura Genesis 2025 begins at 6:00pm AEST, ideal timing for an evening of puroresu.

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