How to Watch the WTA Finals 2025 Semifinals and Finals Across Europe and Australia
The 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has reached its pivotal Semifinal stage on Friday, November 7. For tennis fans in Europe and Australia, coverage is handled by a network of regional and national broadcasters, ensuring every high-stakes point is available live.
This guide outlines the primary channels and streaming platforms for viewers in major European territories and Australia.
Match Schedule and Global Time Zones
All matches are taking place on Center Court at the King Saud University Indoor Arena. The action begins with the first doubles semifinal, followed by the two main singles semifinals.
| Match | Matchup | Riyadh Local Time (AST/KSA) | UK Time (GMT) | Central European Time (CET) | Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) |
| Doubles SF 1 | Hsieh/Ostapenko vs. Babos/Stefani | 3:30 PM | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Singles SF 1 | Pegula vs. Rybakina | Not before 6:00 PM | Not before 3:00 PM | Not before 4:00 PM | Not before 12:00 AM (Midnight, Nov 8) |
| Singles SF 2 | Sabalenka vs. Anisimova | Followed by SF 1 (Approx. 8:00 PM) | Approx. 5:00 PM | Approx. 6:00 PM | Approx. 2:00 AM (Nov 8) |
| Doubles SF 2 | Kudermetova/Mertens vs. Siniakova/Townsend | Followed by SF 2 | Followed by Singles SF 2 | Followed by Singles SF 2 | Followed by Singles SF 2 |
Note: Riyadh (AST) is 3 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET) and 3 hours ahead of UK time (GMT). Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh.
🇦🇺 Australian Broadcast Details
For viewers in Australia, all live coverage of the WTA Finals is exclusively held by beIN Sports Australia.
- Primary Broadcast Channel: beIN Sports (via cable/satellite package)
- Streaming Platform: beIN Sports Connect
Alternatively, some WTA events in Australia are also broadcast through Nine/Stan Sport. Fans should verify local listings with their provider to confirm coverage, especially for the semifinals. Given the significant time difference, Australian viewers in Sydney or Melbourne will be tuning in during the late evening and early morning hours of Saturday, November 8, for the singles matches.
🇪🇺 European Broadcast Details
The WTA has a robust network of exclusive broadcast partners across Europe. The majority of territories fall under the Sky Sports or DAZN umbrella, while others have dedicated national broadcasters.
United Kingdom (UK) & Ireland
- Primary Broadcaster: Sky Sports
- Streaming: Live coverage is available through the Sky Go app for subscribers. Non-Sky subscribers can access the action via a NOW Sports Monthly Membership.
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain
The tennis landscape in Western Europe is primarily dominated by two major content providers:
| Country/Region | Primary Broadcaster (Exclusive Rights) | Notes on Streaming/Platforms |
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein | Sky Deutschland | Exclusive rights for WTA Tour events, available via Sky Go and NOW. |
| Italy, San Marino, Vatican City | Sky Italia / SuperTennis | Sky Italia holds exclusive rights. SuperTennis also covers WTA events in Italy. |
| Spain | Tennis Channel / Telefonica / Movistar | Movistar is a key partner. Tennis Channel also holds rights in Spain. |
Northern & Central Europe
Many Nordic and Central European countries utilize a combination of national sports broadcasters and regional streaming services, including DAZN.
| Country/Region | Primary Broadcaster(s) |
| France | Eurosport France and beIN Sports France |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport (shares rights with DAZN) |
| Portugal | Eleven Sports / Sport TV Portugal |
| Czech Republic & Slovakia | DigiSport / Canal+ |
| Sweden, Norway, Finland | TV4 AB (shares rights with DAZN) |
| Hungary | Match4 / Network4 |
Streaming Service DAZN’s Role
DAZN holds key rights in numerous smaller European territories, including:
- Bulgaria
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Georgia
- Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland
- Netherlands
If your country is not listed under a major national broadcaster, checking local listings for DAZN or Eurosport is highly recommended, as these platforms often cover a wide range of territories across the continent.
Semifinal Spotlight
The two singles semifinals promise high drama, with both matches offering a collision of the tour’s hardest hitters:
- [5] Jessica Pegula vs. [6] Elena Rybakina: A highly anticipated clash between the consistent American runner-up and the Group Winner from Kazakhstan, who has been lethal on the indoor hard court.
- [1] Aryna Sabalenka vs. [4] Amanda Anisimova: A rematch of the 2025 US Open Final, where the World No. 1 faces the resilient American debutant who has a winning head-to-head record against her across their careers.
The stakes are immense, as the winners will proceed to the ultimate match of the 2025 WTA season on Saturday, November 8. Be sure to check your local provider’s exact schedule to catch the action live.
