Where to Watch Billie Jean King Cup 2026: TV Channels and Live Streams Worldwide
The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals bring eight nations to Shenzhen, China, for six days of knockout tennis from September 22 to 27, 2026.
Defending champions Italy are chasing a third consecutive title, while hosts China, Czechia, Great Britain, Spain, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belgium complete the eight-team field. The Finals are being staged at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena, with every tie consisting of two singles matches followed by a doubles match.
For fans watching from home, the Billie Jean King Cup has confirmed television and streaming partners across several major markets. Some broadcasters also hold free-to-air rights, while viewers in territories without geo-restrictions may be able to stream matches directly through the official Billie Jean King Cup website and World Cup of Tennis app.
Here is where to watch the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Finals in the most relevant markets.
Where to Watch the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 in China
As the host nation, China has one of the broadest selections of viewing options for the 2026 Finals.
The official Billie Jean King Cup broadcast list names:
- CCTV*
- Bilibili
- Migu
- Youku
The asterisk indicates that CCTV holds free-to-air broadcast rights.
That gives Chinese viewers a mixture of traditional television and digital platforms for following the tournament from Shenzhen.
China will begin its title challenge against defending champions Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday, September 24.
Where to Watch in Great Britain
British viewers have two official options for the Finals:
BBC* and Tennis Channel. The BBC’s rights are designated as free-to-air by the Billie Jean King Cup.
Great Britain opens against Czechia in the first quarter-final of the tournament.
Fans should check the BBC’s television and digital schedules for specific match coverage, while Tennis Channel provides an additional option.
Where to Watch in Italy
Italian fans can follow their national team through SuperTennis, which holds free-to-air rights for the Billie Jean King Cup in Italy.
Italy arrives in Shenzhen as the two-time defending champion and faces host nation China in the quarter-finals.
The tie is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, not before 5:00 p.m. local time in Shenzhen.
Where to Watch in Spain
In Spain, coverage is available through:
TVE* and Tennis Channel.
TVE is designated as a free-to-air broadcaster.
Spain faces Kazakhstan in its quarter-final on Wednesday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. Shenzhen time.
Where to Watch in Kazakhstan
The Billie Jean King Cup’s official preview for the Kazakhstan-Spain quarter-final lists Qsport as the broadcaster for Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan faces Spain on September 23 for a place in the semi-finals.
It is worth noting that Qsport appears in the tournament’s match-specific official broadcast information, although Kazakhstan is not currently shown on the competition’s general Where to Watch page.
Where to Watch in Czechia
Fans in Czechia can watch the Billie Jean King Cup Finals through Ceska Televize, which has free-to-air broadcast rights.
The 11-time world champions return to the Finals in 2026 and meet Great Britain in the opening quarter-final.
Where to Watch in Belgium
Belgian viewers have coverage through VRT* and RTL. VRT is listed as a free-to-air broadcaster.
Belgium returns to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and will meet Ukraine in the quarter-finals.
Where to Watch in Ukraine
For viewers in Ukraine, official coverage is provided by Setanta.
Ukraine faces Belgium in the third quarter-final, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Shenzhen time on Thursday, September 24.
Billie Jean King Cup Coverage in the United States and Canada
Fans in North America also have dedicated options.
| Country | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| United States | Tennis Channel |
| Canada | CBC* |
In the United States, the tournament is available through Tennis Channel.
Canadian viewers can follow the Finals through CBC, which is designated as a free-to-air broadcast partner.
Where to Watch in Australia
Australian fans have two official broadcasters:
Nine* and beIN Sports.
Nine holds free-to-air rights, giving viewers an alternative to subscription coverage through beIN Sports.
With Shenzhen operating on UTC+8, Australian audiences also benefit from considerably more convenient viewing times than for many tournaments staged in Europe or North America.
Where to Watch Across Asia-Pacific
Although China is the host market, Billie Jean King Cup coverage extends across several important tennis markets in Asia-Pacific.
| Market | Official Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| China | CCTV*, Bilibili, Migu, Youku |
| Australia | Nine*, beIN Sports |
| India | Veto |
| Indonesia | IEG |
| Japan | U-Next |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| South Korea | SkyK |
| Thailand | True Visions |
| Vietnam | VTVcab |
These broadcasters are listed by the Billie Jean King Cup as the official rights holders for their respective territories.
Selected European Broadcasters
Coverage is particularly extensive across Europe because five European nations — Czechia, Great Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain — are competing in the Finals.
Selected major markets include:
| Country | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | BBC*, Tennis Channel |
| Italy | SuperTennis* |
| Spain | TVE*, Tennis Channel |
| Belgium | VRT*, RTL |
| Czechia | Ceska Televize* |
| Ukraine | Setanta |
| France | beIN |
| Germany | Tennis Channel |
| Netherlands | Ziggo TV |
| Portugal | Sport TV |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR*, Tennis Channel |
An asterisk indicates broadcasters with free-to-air rights.
Can You Stream the Billie Jean King Cup for Free?
Potentially, yes — depending on where you live.
Several territories have broadcasters with free-to-air rights, including CCTV in China, BBC in Great Britain, CBC in Canada, Nine in Australia, Ceska Televize in Czechia, VRT in Belgium, SuperTennis in Italy and TVE in Spain.
There is also another important option.
The Billie Jean King Cup states that in territories without geo-restrictions, livestreams will be available through billiejeankingcup.com and the World Cup of Tennis app.
Billie Jean King Cup Live Centre
Availability therefore depends on the viewer’s location and existing media rights in that territory.
2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals Schedule
All start times below are Shenzhen local time (China Standard Time, UTC+8).
| Date | Tie | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| September 22 | Czechia vs Great Britain — Quarter-final | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 23 | Spain vs Kazakhstan — Quarter-final | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 24 | Ukraine vs Belgium — Quarter-final | 10:00 a.m. |
| September 24 | China vs Italy — Quarter-final | Not before 5:00 p.m. |
| September 25 | Semi-final 1 | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 26 | Semi-final 2 | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 27 | Final | 5:00 p.m. |
Each tie consists of two singles matches followed by a doubles match, with all matches played as best-of-three tiebreak sets.
What Time Is the Billie Jean King Cup Final?
The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Final is scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at 5:00 p.m. in Shenzhen, China.
Here is the scheduled start time in several major tennis markets around the world:
| Market / Region | Final Start Time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific Time | 2:00 a.m. PDT |
| US East Coast | 5:00 a.m. EDT |
| Great Britain & Ireland | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | 11:00 a.m. CEST |
| Eastern Europe | 12:00 p.m. EEST |
| Singapore & Philippines | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australia Eastern | 7:00 p.m. AEST |
| New Zealand | 10:00 p.m. NZDT |
The final therefore falls in the early morning in the United States, late morning across much of Europe, and prime evening viewing hours across Singapore, the Philippines, eastern Australia and New Zealand.
Viewers should still check their local broadcaster and the official Billie Jean King Cup schedule before the tie, as match times and television programming can change.
2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals at a Glance
The Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals take place from September 22-27, 2026 at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China. Eight nations compete in a straight knockout tournament consisting of four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and the championship tie.
The participating nations are China, Italy, Czechia, Great Britain, Spain, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belgium.
With national broadcasters, international sports networks and selected free-to-air coverage available around the world, fans have multiple ways to follow the battle for the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup.
Broadcast schedules can change during the tournament, so viewers should check their local broadcaster and the official Billie Jean King Cup Live Centre before each tie.
