Tournament games are televised each Sunday from 12:30 to 14:00 (JST) on NHK Educational TV (NHK-E) [1] and live commentary and analysis is provided by two commentators (Go professionals): A host (司会) (typically a female Go professional) who serves in that role for the entire tournament and a guest commentator (大盤解説者) to provide detailed analysis.
Post-game analysis involving the two players and the two commentators takes place once the game has ended (broadcast time permitting).
This year (2023) marks the 71st time the tournament has been held and the host is Shiho Hoshiai 2P.
The winner of the tournament receives 5,000,000 Yen (approximately US$48,000 [5]) in prize money, in addition to the NHK Cup.
The title of "Lifetime NHK Cup Champion" (名誉NHK杯選手権者) is awarded to players who win the tournament 10 times.