How to Watch Bencic vs. Noskova in the Toray Pan Pacific Open 2025 Final
The final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open 2025, a prestigious WTA 500 event in Tokyo, is set for a compelling clash between two powerhouses: the experienced fifth seed Belinda Bencic (SUI) [5] and the rising star sixth seed Linda Noskova (CZE) [6]. For fans in Europe and North America, catching this title match live requires careful planning due to the significant time difference.
This guide provides the essential viewing times and official broadcast details for supporters across these key regions.
The Main Event: Match Details and Start Time
The singles final is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Noon) JST on Center Court at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo. This match pits two players with contrasting journeys to the final: the Swiss Olympic champion Bencic fought through two marathon matches, while the Czech Noskova benefited from three opponent withdrawals, including a walkover in the semifinal, ensuring she is the far fresher player. Intriguingly, this final will be the first career meeting between the two players.
The match will be followed by the Doubles Final, featuring Timea Babos/Luisa Stefani against Anna Danilina/Aleksandra Krunic.
1. North America Viewing Guide: Midnight Tennis
For viewers across the United States and Canada, the match will air late Saturday evening, October 25, into the early hours of Sunday morning, October 26.
| Region | Local Time Zone | Tokyo Time Difference | Singles Final Start Time (Oct 25/26) |
| US East Coast | EDT (UTC-4) | 13 hours behind JST | 11:00 PM Saturday, Oct 25 |
| US West Coast | PDT (UTC-7) | 16 hours behind JST | 8:00 PM Saturday, Oct 25 |
| Canada (East) | EDT (UTC-4) | 13 hours behind JST | 11:00 PM Saturday, Oct 25 |
| Canada (West) | PDT (UTC-7) | 16 hours behind JST | 8:00 PM Saturday, Oct 25 |
Where to Watch in North America
- United States: The exclusive broadcaster for the WTA Tour in the U.S. is Tennis Channel. You can catch the singles final live through the linear TV channel or their streaming platform, Tennis Channel Plus (often available through services like DirecTV Stream or FuboTV).
- Canada: Canadian tennis fans can watch the final live on TSN (The Sports Network). TSN provides broadcast coverage for major WTA 500 events like the Toray Pan Pacific Open, with streams often available through the TSN App and TSN.ca. French-speaking viewers may also find coverage on TVA Sports.
2. European Viewing Guide: Morning Tennis
For fans in Europe, including those rooting for Bencic (Switzerland) and Noskova (Czech Republic), the final will be an early to mid-morning event on Sunday. Note that the official start time of 12:00 PM JST means the match is scheduled just as most of Europe switches out of Daylight Saving Time (e.g., CEST to CET, BST to GMT). The times below reflect the local viewing hour:
| Region | Local Time Zone | Tokyo Time Difference | Singles Final Start Time (Oct 26) |
| Central Europe | CET/CEST (UTC+1/UTC+2) | 7 to 8 hours behind JST | 5:00 AM Sunday, Oct 26 |
| United Kingdom / Ireland | BST/GMT (UTC+1/UTC+0) | 8 to 9 hours behind JST | 4:00 AM Sunday, Oct 26 |
Where to Watch in Europe
- Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, and Italy: The official broadcaster for a large swathe of Europe, including Belinda Bencic’s home country of Switzerland, is Sky Sports.
- Sky Sports Tennis is the dedicated channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- In the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and surrounding territories like Liechtenstein, the match will be broadcast on the regional Sky platforms (e.g., Sky DACH or local equivalents like SRF/RSI in Switzerland).
- Italian fans can tune into Sky Italia.
- Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia: Supporters of Linda Noskova in her home region will find the match on Canal+. Canal+ is the exclusive broadcaster for WTA 500 tournaments in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.
- General European Broadcast (Eurosport): While Sky and Canal+ hold key territorial rights, many other European countries have access via Eurosport on their linear channels or the Max streaming service (depending on regional contracts), although the final coverage can sometimes be sub-licensed.
Tips for Viewing
- Confirm Local Start Time: Due to the complexity of the Daylight Saving Time change on this date in Europe, double-check the final schedule on your local broadcaster’s guide for the most accurate start time.
- Streaming: Outside of the major contracts, the official WTA TV streaming service (accessible via the WTA website) provides a direct option for live and on-demand viewing in many countries where an exclusive local broadcast deal does not exist. Check if your country is geo-blocked by a primary broadcaster before subscribing to WTA TV.
- Head-to-Head: With no prior meetings, the final is a true toss-up, adding to the anticipation. Bencic will rely on her experience and grit, while Noskova will leverage her freshness and powerful baseline game for a chance at her first WTA 500 title.
