Where to Watch the 2026 Cincinnati Open: Complete Global Viewing Guide
The 2026 Cincinnati Open (also historically known as the Western & Southern Open) serves as the final, crucial tune-up event before the US Open. As a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament, it features full men’s and women’s draws competing simultaneously at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
Taking place from August 11 to August 23, 2026, the expanded 12-day format brings top-tier tennis action right up to the doorstep of the year’s final Grand Slam.
Here is your essential guide to watching every match live in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, and around the globe.
- How to Watch in the United States
- How to Watch in Canada
- How to Watch in the United Kingdom & Ireland
- How to Watch Across Europe
- France & French Territories
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, & Liechtenstein
- Spain
- Italy, San Marino, & Vatican City
- Poland
- Netherlands
- Eastern Europe & Central Asia
- How to Watch in Australia & Oceania
- Complete Official Broadcasters List (ATP Masters 1000 / WTA 1000)
How to Watch in the United States
For viewers located in the host nation, catching the action from Mason, Ohio is straightforward, with main-court coverage broadcast in the local Eastern Time zone.
Official Broadcaster: Tennis Channel
- Television Access: Tennis Channel holds the primary domestic broadcast rights for both the ATP and WTA portions of the tournament. Daily coverage spans early-morning sessions through to late-night feature matches.
- Digital Streaming: Subscribed fans can access live streams through the Tennis Channel app. For expanded coverage of outer courts during early rounds, Tennis Channel Plus (TC Plus) provides dedicated multi-court feeds.
- Cord-Cutting Options: Tennis Channel is available via live TV streaming services including YouTube TV, FuboTV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream.
How to Watch in Canada
Canadian viewers following the North American hard-court swing can seamlessly transition from the National Bank Open directly into the Cincinnati Open.
Official Broadcasters: TSN & Sportsnet
- TSN (The Sports Network): Delivers live English-language television and digital stream feeds across its suite of channels (TSN1–TSN5) and TSN+.
- Sportsnet: Provides complementary coverage and feature sessions across Sportsnet linear networks and the Sportsnet+ streaming service.
- TVA Sports: Offers French-language broadcast coverage across Quebec and French-speaking regions.
How to Watch in the United Kingdom & Ireland
Because Cincinnati operates on US Eastern Time (UTC-4), live sessions broadcast during prime afternoon and evening slots in the UK and Ireland.
Official Broadcaster: Sky UK
- Sky Sports Tennis: Sky UK carries dedicated coverage on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports Main Event, including expert analysis, court-switching options, and highlight packages.
- NOW: Non-Sky subscribers can stream the tournament on smart TVs, mobile devices, or computers by purchasing a NOW Sports Day or Month Pass.
How to Watch Across Europe
European networks deliver extensive live coverage tailored to localized commentary and player feature choices across each region.
France & French Territories
- Broadcaster: Eurosport France
- Details: TV broadcasts run on Eurosport 1 and 2, while full court choice and on-demand replays are available via the Max / Eurosport App.
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, & Liechtenstein
- Broadcaster: Sky Deutschland
- Details: Sky Sport Tennis brings daily live broadcasts to German-speaking Europe, accessible on traditional Sky boxes or streamed via WOW.
Spain
- Broadcaster: Telefonica / Movistar & Tennis Channel
- Details: Complete tournament coverage streams across Movistar Plus+ channels (primarily Movistar Deportes).
Italy, San Marino, & Vatican City
- Broadcaster: Sky Italia
- Details: Live feeds feature on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Tennis, with mobile streaming via NOW and Sky Go.
Poland
- Broadcaster: Polsat & Canal Plus
- Details: Live coverage airs across Polsat Sport networks, providing dedicated focus on Poland’s top seeds.
Netherlands
- Broadcaster: Ziggo Sport & Dazn
- Details: Dutch fans can watch featured matches live via Ziggo Sport Select and Ziggo Sport Tennis.
Eastern Europe & Central Asia
- Broadcasters: Setanta Sports / Setanta Eurasia provides coverage across countries including Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and Ukraine. Digisport serves viewers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Romania.
How to Watch in Australia & Oceania
For Australian fans, Ohio’s Eastern Time zone translates to early morning and daytime viewing on Australia’s East Coast (AEST).
Official Broadcaster: beIN Sports Australia
- beIN SPORTS: Linear channels provide live main-court action each morning.
- beIN SPORTS CONNECT: Gives digital subscribers access to multiple court feeds, match replays, and condensed daily highlights.
- Oceania Region: Viewers across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands can watch through Walt Disney / ESPN Oceania networks and regional partners.
Complete Official Broadcasters List (ATP Masters 1000 / WTA 1000)
Below is the complete international directory of official networks broadcasting the 2026 Cincinnati Open:
| Territory / Country | Official Broadcaster |
| Africa / Asia 1* | beIN SPORTS Middle East |
| Africa 1* | Supersport Africa |
| Africa 2* | Canal+ Africa |
| Albania | Supersport / Straightforward Albania |
| Asia 1* | FanCode |
| Australia | beIN Sports Australia |
| Belarus | IRIS / Betboom |
| Belgium | Telenet (Play Sports) |
| Belgium & Luxembourg | BeTV |
| Balkans* | Sportklub |
| Baltics* | TV3 Baltics |
| Bulgaria | A1 Max Sport |
| Canada | TSN / Rogers Sportsnet |
| China & Macao | Youku (China) |
| Cyprus | CYTA |
| Czech Republic & Slovakia | Digisport |
| Denmark | TV2 Denmark |
| Eastern Europe* | Setanta Eurasia / Setanta Stans |
| Finland | MTV |
| France | Eurosport France |
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein | Sky Deutschland |
| Greece | OTE |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | Network 4 |
| Iceland | IRIS / Betboom |
| India | FanCode |
| Israel | Charlton Israel |
| Italy, San Marino, Vatican City | Sky Italia |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Korea, South | CJ ENM |
| Latin America* | ESPN International Latam |
| Malta | GO Sports TSN |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Norway | TV2 Norway |
| Oceania* | Walt Disney (Australia) |
| Philippines | Elite Philippines |
| Poland | Polsat |
| Portugal | Sport TV Portugal |
| Romania | RCS & RDS (Digisport) |
| Singapore | Starhub |
| Spain | Telefonica / Movistar |
| Sweden | TV4 AB |
| Thailand | AIS |
| Turkey | S Sport Turkey |
| United Kingdom, Ireland, Gibraltar, Isle of Man | Sky UK |
| United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands | Tennis Channel |
| Vietnam | VTV Cab |
Regional Territory Groupings Key
- Africa / Asia 1: Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iran, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Chad, Djibouti, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan.
- Africa 1: Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Comoros, Rep. of the Congo, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, South Africa.
- Africa 2: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, Comoros, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo.
- Asia 1: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan.
- Asia 2: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, Philippines, Singapore.
- Balkans: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia.
- Baltics: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania.
- Eastern Europe: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
- Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Turks & Caicos Islands, Trinidad & Tobago.
- United States: United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Oceania: New Zealand, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Sahara, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, New Caledonia.
