Optus Sport has secured a three-year exclusive deal for the Japanese Professional Football League as the streaming service chalks up 800,000 subscribers and positions itself as the home of soccer.

The deal, which will fill the telecommunication provider's content schedule for the year, is the first for Optus Sport in the Asian market. Up to four matches per round will be broadcast live and on demand for viewers as part of the arrangement.

Optus' head of TV and content, Corin Dimopoulos, said the new rights deal solidified the company's position as home of the world's "best football".

Optus Sport has secured the rights to the J League, home to Ange Postecoglou's champion team, the Yokohama F. Marinos. Credit:AP

“We’re excited to be announcing the acquisition of the J League rights as we commence our 2020 campaign and to really solidify our position as the home of the best football from around the world,” Mr Dimopoulos said.