Where to Watch ATP Shanghai Masters 2026: TV Channels, Live Streams and Start Times
The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters brings ATP Masters 1000 tennis to China from October 7 to 18, with the world’s leading men’s players competing at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center in Shanghai.
The two-week hard-court tournament features a 96-player singles draw, with Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, defending champion Valentin Vacherot, Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev and Flavio Cobolli among the headline names. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew before the tournament because of a knee injury.
Shanghai is the only ATP Masters 1000 event staged in Asia, making it one of the biggest stops on the autumn Asian swing.
Here is where to watch the Shanghai Masters 2026, including official broadcasters, streaming options and key start times around the world.
- Where to Watch Shanghai Masters 2026 in China
- Can You Watch Shanghai Masters on Tennis TV?
- Where to Watch Shanghai Masters in the United States
- Where to Watch in Canada
- Where to Watch in the UK and Ireland
- Shanghai Masters Broadcasters Across Europe
- Where to Watch in Eastern Europe
- Where to Watch Shanghai Masters in Australia
- Where to Watch in New Zealand
- Where to Watch in Japan
- Where to Watch in South Korea
- Where to Watch in Hong Kong
- Where to Watch Shanghai Masters in Southeast Asia
- Where to Watch in India and South Asia
- Where to Watch in Argentina, Brazil and Latin America
- Where to Watch in the Middle East
- Where to Watch in Africa
- Shanghai Masters 2026 Schedule
- What Time Is the Shanghai Masters 2026 Final?
- Shanghai Masters 2026 at a Glance
Where to Watch Shanghai Masters 2026 in China
For viewers in China and Macao, the ATP’s current Masters 1000 broadcast list names Youku as an official broadcaster.
That gives local viewers an important digital option for following the tournament throughout its two-week run.
Shanghai operates on China Standard Time (UTC+8), with regular main-draw sessions generally beginning around 12:00 p.m. and evening play from approximately 6:00 p.m. local time. The opening day’s official order of play, for example, began at noon on Stadium Court with the evening block scheduled not before 6 p.m.
Can You Watch Shanghai Masters on Tennis TV?
Yes.
Tennis TV is the ATP Tour’s official streaming service and offers live and on-demand coverage of the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
The dedicated 2026 Shanghai page lists the event from October 7–18, with live matches, full-match replays and other tournament coverage available through supported devices.
Tennis TV can be particularly useful for fans who want access to matches beyond those selected by their local television broadcaster.
Availability and possible restrictions can still vary by country.
Where to Watch Shanghai Masters in the United States
In the United States, the official ATP Masters 1000 broadcaster is Tennis Channel.
Its territory also includes:
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
The time difference actually makes Shanghai’s first matches reasonably accessible for American viewers who prefer evening tennis.
A typical 12:00 p.m. start in Shanghai corresponds to:
- 12:00 a.m. EDT on the US East Coast
- 9:00 p.m. PDT on the previous day on the US West Coast
A 6:00 p.m. Shanghai session begins at:
- 6:00 a.m. EDT
- 3:00 a.m. PDT
West Coast fans can therefore catch the beginning of the next Shanghai competition day during the previous evening.
Where to Watch in Canada
Canadian viewers can follow ATP Masters 1000 action through TSN.
Unlike the Canadian Masters, where Sportsnet also has event-specific rights, the general ATP Masters 1000 listing names TSN for Canada.
Toronto and other Eastern Time markets use the same time conversion as the US East Coast:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 12:00 a.m. EDT
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 6:00 a.m. EDT
Where to Watch in the UK and Ireland
The official ATP broadcaster for the United Kingdom and Ireland is Sky UK.
The same rights territory also includes Northern Ireland, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man.
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Britain and Ireland while British Summer Time remains in effect during the tournament.
Typical session starts therefore become:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 5:00 a.m. BST
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 11:00 a.m. BST
Although the first matches begin early, the later Shanghai matches fall conveniently into the British late morning and afternoon.
Shanghai Masters Broadcasters Across Europe
Broadcast rights vary across continental Europe, but most major tennis markets have dedicated ATP partners.
| Market | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| France | Eurosport |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland |
| Austria | Sky Deutschland |
| Switzerland | Sky Deutschland |
| Italy | Sky Italia |
| Spain | Movistar |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Belgium | Telenet / Play Sports, BeTV |
| Denmark | TV2 |
| Finland | MTV |
| Sweden | TV4 |
| Norway | TV2 Norway |
| Poland | Polsat |
| Portugal | Sport TV |
| Czech Republic & Slovakia | DigiSport |
| Romania | DigiSport |
| Hungary | Network 4 |
| Bulgaria | A1 Max Sport |
| Balkans | Sportklub |
| Serbia | Arena Sport |
Central Europe Start Times
Shanghai is six hours ahead of Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the tournament.
Typical session starts are therefore:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 6:00 a.m. CEST
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 12:00 p.m. CEST
This makes the evening session in Shanghai particularly convenient for European viewers.
Where to Watch in Eastern Europe
The ATP broadcaster list names Setanta Stans for a broad Eastern European and Central Asian territory.
Markets included in that grouping include:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
Individual arrangements can sometimes differ by country, so viewers should still check their local provider’s daily listings.
Where to Watch Shanghai Masters in Australia
Australian fans can follow the tournament through beIN Sports Australia.
Shanghai’s location provides excellent viewing hours for Australia.
Following the start of daylight saving in Sydney and Melbourne:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 3:00 p.m. AEDT
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 9:00 p.m. AEDT
For viewers in Brisbane, which remains on AEST:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 2:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 8:00 p.m.
That makes Shanghai one of the most convenient major ATP tournaments of the season for Australian audiences.
Where to Watch in New Zealand
New Zealand forms part of the ATP’s Oceania broadcast territory, with the current rights listing naming Walt Disney for the region.
For New Zealand viewers, local Disney/ESPN listings should be checked for the exact channel or streaming destination.
Shanghai is five hours behind New Zealand during NZDT:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 5:00 p.m. NZDT
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 11:00 p.m. NZDT
The afternoon Shanghai schedule therefore falls directly into New Zealand’s evening.
Where to Watch in Japan
For viewers in Japan, ATP Masters 1000 coverage is available through U-NEXT.
Japan is only one hour ahead of Shanghai.
That means:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 1:00 p.m. JST
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 7:00 p.m. JST
The Shanghai Masters therefore offers exceptionally convenient viewing times for Japanese tennis fans.
Where to Watch in South Korea
In South Korea, ATP coverage is provided by CJ ENM.
South Korea shares Japan’s UTC+9 time zone, meaning Shanghai matches start one hour later locally:
- Noon Shanghai session → 1:00 p.m. KST
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai session → 7:00 p.m. KST
Where to Watch in Hong Kong
Fans in Hong Kong can follow ATP Masters 1000 tennis through PCCW / Now TV.
Hong Kong and Shanghai share the same UTC+8 time zone, so viewers can follow all published tournament times directly without conversion.
Where to Watch Shanghai Masters in Southeast Asia
ATP rights differ by country across Southeast Asia.
Among the markets explicitly listed in the current Masters 1000 broadcaster information are:
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Philippines | Elite Philippines / Blast TV |
| Thailand | AIS |
| Vietnam | VTV Cab |
Singapore and Philippines
Singapore and the Philippines share Shanghai’s UTC+8 time zone.
That means a match listed for 12:00 p.m. in Shanghai also begins at 12:00 p.m. in Singapore and Manila, while a 6:00 p.m. session also begins at 6:00 p.m.
Indonesia and Malaysia
The ATP territory information supplied for this article includes Indonesia and Malaysia within its Asia 2 grouping, alongside Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, East Timor, the Philippines and Singapore.
However, the broadcaster table provided for Shanghai does not identify a specific broadcaster alongside the Asia 2 grouping.
For that reason, it would be safer for viewers in Indonesia and Malaysia to check the latest ATP local TV listings and Tennis TV availability rather than assuming the rights holder used in another market.
For Indonesia’s Western Indonesia Time (WIB), Shanghai is one hour ahead:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 11:00 a.m. WIB
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 5:00 p.m. WIB
Where to Watch in India and South Asia
The official ATP broadcaster for India is FanCode.
The wider ATP Asia 1 territory also includes:
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Maldives
- Bhutan
Shanghai is two and a half hours ahead of India.
Typical start times are therefore:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 9:30 a.m. IST
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 3:30 p.m. IST
These are particularly favorable viewing hours for Indian tennis fans.
Where to Watch in Argentina, Brazil and Latin America
ATP Masters 1000 coverage across much of Latin America is provided by ESPN International Latin America.
The rights territory includes major markets such as:
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay and Venezuela, as well as numerous Central American and Caribbean territories.
For Argentina and the Brasília time zone in Brazil, Shanghai is 11 hours ahead.
A typical day’s schedule converts to:
- 12:00 p.m. Shanghai → 1:00 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m. Shanghai → 7:00 a.m.
Later matches from the Shanghai evening session will therefore fall into the morning in South America.
Where to Watch in the Middle East
Much of the Middle East and North Africa is covered by beIN SPORTS Middle East.
The ATP territory includes markets such as:
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, among others.
Shanghai’s afternoon and evening schedule generally falls into the morning and early afternoon in the region.
Where to Watch in Africa
ATP Masters 1000 rights across Africa are primarily divided between:
- SuperSport Africa
- Canal+ Africa
SuperSport’s territory includes major markets such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia, while Canal+ serves a number of Francophone African countries.
Shanghai Masters 2026 Schedule
Qualifying began on October 5, while the 96-player singles main draw runs from October 7 through October 18.
The official tournament information lists the following overall schedule:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Qualifying | October 5–6 |
| Main Draw Begins | October 7 |
| Main Draw | October 7–18 |
| Semi-finals | October 17 |
| Doubles Final | October 18 |
| Singles Final | October 18 |
The tournament is played on outdoor hard courts at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center.
Daily orders of play are published separately, and individual court times can change throughout the tournament.
What Time Is the Shanghai Masters 2026 Final?
The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters singles final is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, with the singles championship match listed not before 4:30 p.m. Shanghai time. The doubles final is scheduled earlier in the afternoon.
Here is what 4:30 p.m. in Shanghai means across major tennis markets:
| Market / Region | Singles Final Start Time |
|---|---|
| China / Hong Kong | 4:30 p.m. |
| Singapore / Philippines | 4:30 p.m. |
| Indonesia – WIB | 3:30 p.m. |
| India | 2:00 p.m. IST |
| Japan / South Korea | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australia – Sydney/Melbourne | 7:30 p.m. AEDT |
| Australia – Brisbane | 6:30 p.m. AEST |
| New Zealand | 9:30 p.m. NZDT |
| Central Europe | 10:30 a.m. CEST |
| Eastern Europe | 11:30 a.m. EEST |
| Great Britain & Ireland | 9:30 a.m. BST |
| US East Coast | 4:30 a.m. EDT |
| US Pacific | 1:30 a.m. PDT |
| Argentina / Brazil | 5:30 a.m. |
The final therefore lands in prime afternoon or evening hours across Asia-Pacific, mid-morning in Europe and very early in North and South America.
Because the singles final is officially listed as “not before” 4:30 p.m., it can begin later depending on the length of the doubles final and the day’s schedule.
Shanghai Masters 2026 at a Glance
- Official Name: Rolex Shanghai Masters
- Category: ATP Masters 1000
- Qualifying: October 5–6, 2026
- Main Draw: October 7–18, 2026
- Venue: Qi Zhong Tennis Center
- City: Shanghai, China
- Surface: Outdoor hard
- Singles Draw: 96 players
- Defending Champion: Valentin Vacherot
- Local Time Zone: China Standard Time, UTC+8
- Official ATP Streaming: Tennis TV
The 2026 field is led by Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, while Valentin Vacherot returns as defending champion after his remarkable qualifier-to-champion run in 2025.
Tennis TV confirms that the 2026 tournament runs from October 7–18 and is available through its official ATP live and on-demand service.
Broadcast schedules and channel assignments can change during the tournament, especially when several courts are active at the same time. Fans should therefore check their local broadcaster, the official Shanghai order of play and Tennis TV before each day’s matches.
