Where to Watch China Open 2026: ATP & WTA TV Channels, Live Streams and Start Times
The 2026 China Open brings men’s and women’s tennis together in Beijing, with an ATP 500 and WTA 1000 staged at the China National Tennis Center.
Main-draw action began on September 30. The men’s ATP tournament runs through October 6, while the larger WTA 1000 continues until October 11. The men’s draw features 32 singles players, while the women’s tournament has expanded to a 96-player field.
That means television rights can be slightly more complicated than at a single-tour event: in some countries the same broadcaster carries both ATP and WTA coverage, while elsewhere viewers may need different services depending on whether they want to watch the men’s or women’s tournament.
Here is where to watch the China Open 2026 across the major tennis markets.
- Where to Watch the China Open 2026 in China
- Can You Watch the ATP and WTA China Open on the Same Channel?
- Where to Watch in the United States
- Where to Watch in Canada
- Where to Watch in the UK and Ireland
- China Open Broadcasters Across Europe
- Where to Watch in Eastern Europe
- Where to Watch 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 China Open 2026 in Southeast Asia
- Where to Watch in India
- Where to Watch in Argentina, Brazil and Latin America
- Can You Watch the ATP China Open on Tennis TV?
- Can You Watch the WTA China Open on WTA TV?
- China Open 2026 Schedule
- What Time Is the WTA China Open 2026 Final?
- What Time Is the ATP China Open 2026 Final?
- China Open 2026 at a Glance
Where to Watch the China Open 2026 in China
Chinese viewers have several official options for following the tournament from Beijing.
The China Open’s official partner page lists:
- CCTV Sports
- Migu Video
- Youku Sports
CCTV Sports and Migu are listed as the tournament’s exclusive media partners, while Youku Sports is identified as its new-media broadcasting partner.
For this reason, these tournament-specific listings are the most useful options for viewers inside mainland China.
The event is being played at the China National Tennis Center, with Diamond Court serving as its 15,000-seat show court.
Can You Watch the ATP and WTA China Open on the Same Channel?
It depends on your country.
Some markets have a broadcaster carrying both tours, while others have separate ATP and WTA rights.
For example:
| Market | ATP 500 | WTA 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tennis Channel | Tennis Channel |
| Great Britain & Ireland | Sky Sports | Sky Sports |
| Canada | TSN | TSN |
| Singapore | StarHub | StarHub |
| Australia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports / Stan Sport |
| China | Tournament-specific China partners | Tournament-specific China partners |
| France | Eurosport | beIN Sports |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Sports / SuperTennis |
| Spain | Movistar | Tennis Channel |
| India | FanCode | Tennis Channel |
| Philippines | Elite Philippines | TAP |
| Thailand | AIS | TrueVisions NOW |
The ATP 500 broadcaster list supplied for this project confirms Tennis Channel in the United States, Sky in Britain and Ireland, TSN in Canada and StarHub in Singapore, among others.
The WTA broadcaster information differs in several territories, which is why China Open viewers should check whether they are looking for the ATP or WTA match when consulting local listings.
Where to Watch in the United States
The situation is particularly simple for American viewers.
Tennis Channel carries both ATP and WTA coverage in the United States.
The ATP’s current broadcaster list names Tennis Channel for the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
The WTA also lists Tennis Channel as its US broadcast partner.
Because Beijing is 12 hours ahead of US Eastern Time and 15 hours ahead of Pacific Time during the tournament, many matches begin the previous evening in North America.
For example, a 11:00 a.m. start in Beijing corresponds to approximately:
- 11:00 p.m. EDT on the previous day
- 8:00 p.m. PDT on the previous day
A 7:00 p.m. Beijing night session begins at approximately:
- 7:00 a.m. EDT
- 4:00 a.m. PDT
Where to Watch in Canada
Canadian viewers can follow the China Open through TSN.
The ATP lists TSN as its Canadian broadcaster, while its WTA rights include WTA 1000 tournaments such as Beijing.
Toronto and other Eastern Time markets follow the same time conversions as the US East Coast.
Where to Watch in the UK and Ireland
Both the ATP and WTA China Open are available through Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The ATP broadcaster list specifically covers the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man through Sky.
The WTA also lists Sky Sports for Britain and Ireland.
Beijing is seven hours ahead of British Summer Time during the tournament.
Typical Beijing start times therefore translate to:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing → 4:00 a.m. BST
- 1:00 p.m. Beijing → 6:00 a.m. BST
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing → 12:00 p.m. BST
Later matches on the Beijing schedule are therefore considerably easier to watch live in Britain and Ireland.
China Open Broadcasters Across Europe
Broadcast arrangements vary more significantly across continental Europe because ATP and WTA rights are often held separately.
Major European Markets
| Country / Market | ATP China Open | WTA China Open |
|---|---|---|
| France | Eurosport | beIN Sports |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland | Sky Sports |
| Austria | Sky Deutschland | Sky Sports |
| Switzerland | Sky Deutschland | Sky Sports |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Sports / SuperTennis |
| Spain | Movistar | Tennis Channel |
| Belgium | Play Sports / Telenet, BeTV | Play Sports / Telenet |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport | DAZN |
| Poland | Polsat | Canal+ |
| Portugal | Sport TV | Eleven Sports |
| Romania | DigiSport | DigiSport |
| Denmark | TV2 | TV2 / local WTA rights |
| Sweden | TV4 | DAZN |
For the ATP tournament, France is listed with Eurosport, Germany, Austria and Switzerland with Sky Deutschland, Italy with Sky Italia and Spain with Movistar.
WTA rights follow a somewhat different pattern, including beIN Sports in France and Sky across several major European territories.
Central Europe Start Times
Beijing is six hours ahead of Central European Summer Time (CEST).
That means:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing → 5:00 a.m. CEST
- 1:00 p.m. Beijing → 7:00 a.m. CEST
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing → 1:00 p.m. CEST
Night-session matches therefore fall into a convenient lunchtime or early-afternoon window across much of Europe.
Where to Watch in Eastern Europe
ATP coverage across several Eastern European and Central Asian territories is provided through Setanta, including Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The WTA also lists Setanta across a number of Eastern European markets.
Individual arrangements can vary by country, so local listings remain worth checking during tournament week.
Where to Watch in Australia
Australian fans have strong coverage of both halves of the China Open.
For the ATP 500, the official ATP broadcast list names beIN Sports Australia.
For the WTA 1000, viewers can use beIN Sports and Stan Sport, according to the WTA broadcaster information supplied for this series.
The timing is particularly convenient for Australian audiences.
After daylight saving begins in Sydney and Melbourne on October 4:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing → 2:00 p.m. AEDT
- 1:00 p.m. Beijing → 4:00 p.m. AEDT
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing → 10:00 p.m. AEDT
Brisbane remains on AEST and is one hour behind Sydney and Melbourne after the daylight-saving change.
Where to Watch in New Zealand
New Zealand ATP coverage falls within the Oceania rights package, while WTA viewers have access to TVNZ+ and WTA TV under the WTA’s current regional arrangements.
New Zealand is five hours ahead of Beijing during NZDT:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing → 4:00 p.m. NZDT
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing → 12:00 a.m. NZDT the following day
The early and afternoon Beijing sessions therefore offer the most comfortable live viewing.
Where to Watch in Japan
For the ATP China Open, Japan’s current ATP broadcaster is U-NEXT.
Japan is only one hour ahead of Beijing, making the tournament particularly easy to follow live.
A match beginning at:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing starts at 12:00 p.m. JST
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing starts at 8:00 p.m. JST
Viewers looking specifically for WTA coverage should check the latest local WTA listings because ATP and WTA rights in Japan do not necessarily belong to the same provider.
Where to Watch in South Korea
The ATP broadcaster for South Korea is CJ ENM, while the WTA also lists CJ ENM among its Asian broadcast partners.
South Korea shares Japan’s UTC+9 time zone, so Beijing matches start one hour later locally.
Where to Watch in Hong Kong
For the men’s tournament, PCCW / Now TV is listed as the ATP broadcaster in Hong Kong.
The WTA also lists Now for Hong Kong.
Hong Kong and Beijing share the same time zone, so no conversion is required.
Where to Watch China Open 2026 in Southeast Asia
The broadcast situation differs considerably between ATP and WTA coverage across Southeast Asia.
| Country | ATP 500 | WTA 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | StarHub | StarHub |
| Indonesia | Regional ATP distribution | Champions TV |
| Philippines | Elite Philippines / Blast TV | TAP |
| Thailand | AIS | TrueVisions NOW |
| Malaysia | Regional ATP rights | WTA TV |
| Vietnam | VTV Cab | WTA TV |
Singapore is particularly straightforward, with StarHub listed for ATP coverage and also serving as the WTA broadcaster.
For the Philippines, however, ATP viewers use Elite Philippines / Blast TV, while WTA rights are held by TAP. Thailand similarly splits between AIS for ATP and TrueVisions NOW for WTA.
Singapore and Philippines Start Times
Beijing, Singapore and the Philippines all operate on UTC+8, meaning there is no time difference.
A 1:00 p.m. match in Beijing begins at 1:00 p.m. in Singapore and Manila, while a 7:00 p.m. night session starts at 7:00 p.m.
For viewers in Indonesia’s Western Time Zone (WIB), Beijing is one hour ahead:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing → 10:00 a.m. WIB
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing → 6:00 p.m. WIB
Where to Watch in India
India has different ATP and WTA broadcast partners.
For the ATP China Open, coverage is through FanCode. The ATP’s Asia 1 territory also includes Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan.
For the WTA China Open, the official WTA broadcaster listing names Tennis Channel for India.
Beijing is two and a half hours ahead of India:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing → 8:30 a.m. IST
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing → 4:30 p.m. IST
Where to Watch in Argentina, Brazil and Latin America
ESPN International Latin America holds ATP rights across a broad range of Latin American territories, including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay.
The WTA also uses ESPN LATAM across many of the same markets.
For Argentina and Brazil’s Brasília time zone, Beijing is 11 hours ahead.
Typical conversions are:
- 11:00 a.m. Beijing → 12:00 a.m. Argentina/Brazil
- 7:00 p.m. Beijing → 8:00 a.m. Argentina/Brazil
The Beijing night sessions are therefore much easier to follow live in South America than the first matches of the day.
Can You Watch the ATP China Open on Tennis TV?
Yes. Tennis TV is the ATP Tour’s official streaming platform and offers ATP Tour matches, including ATP 500 events such as Beijing, subject to territorial availability.
It can be particularly useful for viewers who want access to multiple courts, full-match replays and matches that may not be selected for a local television channel.
Local blackout restrictions can apply where an exclusive broadcaster holds the rights.
Can You Watch the WTA China Open on WTA TV?
Availability depends on the viewer’s country.
WTA TV is specifically listed as the viewing option in some territories, including Malaysia and Vietnam, while markets such as the United States, Britain, Singapore and Australia have dedicated television or streaming partners.
Fans should therefore check the WTA’s local broadcast information rather than assuming WTA TV is available everywhere.
China Open 2026 Schedule
The men’s and women’s tournaments begin together but finish on different dates.
| Event | Category | Main Draw | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATP China Open | ATP 500 | Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 | Oct. 6 |
| WTA China Open | WTA 1000 | Sept. 30 – Oct. 11 | Oct. 11 |
The ATP confirms that the men’s China Open runs from September 30 to October 6, while the WTA tournament continues through October 11.
The WTA singles schedule is:
- Round 1: September 30 – October 1
- Round 2: October 2–3
- Round 3: October 4–5
- Round of 16: October 6–7
- Quarter-finals: October 8–9
- Semi-finals: October 10
- Final: October 11
The WTA has confirmed that the doubles final is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Beijing time on October 11, followed by the singles final not before 7:00 p.m.
What Time Is the WTA China Open 2026 Final?
The WTA China Open singles final is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, not before 7:00 p.m. in Beijing.
Here is the scheduled start time across major tennis markets:
| Market / Region | WTA Final Start Time |
|---|---|
| China / Hong Kong | 7:00 p.m. |
| Singapore / Philippines | 7:00 p.m. |
| Indonesia – WIB | 6:00 p.m. |
| Japan / South Korea | 8:00 p.m. |
| India | 4:30 p.m. IST |
| Australia – Sydney/Melbourne | 10:00 p.m. AEDT |
| New Zealand | 12:00 a.m. NZDT, Oct. 12 |
| Central Europe | 1:00 p.m. CEST |
| Eastern Europe | 2:00 p.m. EEST |
| Great Britain & Ireland | 12:00 p.m. BST |
| US East Coast | 7:00 a.m. EDT |
| US Pacific | 4:00 a.m. PDT |
| Argentina / Brazil | 8:00 a.m. |
This makes the final particularly convenient for viewers across Asia, Europe and Australia, while American audiences will need an early start.
What Time Is the ATP China Open 2026 Final?
The ATP China Open singles final will be played on Tuesday, October 6 in Beijing. The ATP confirms the date, while the exact order of play should be checked again closer to the final.
Because session times can change depending on the preceding matches, viewers should use the official China Open daily schedule or their broadcaster’s listings for the final confirmed start time.
China Open 2026 at a Glance
- Tournament: China Open 2026
- Men’s Category: ATP 500
- Women’s Category: WTA 1000
- Location: Beijing, China
- Venue: China National Tennis Center
- Surface: Outdoor hard
- ATP Dates: September 30 – October 6
- WTA Dates: September 30 – October 11
- ATP Singles Draw: 32
- WTA Singles Draw: 96
- WTA Doubles Draw: 32
- Local Time Zone: China Standard Time, UTC+8
The China Open is the only event in Asia where ATP and WTA tournaments of this level are staged side-by-side, and the 2026 edition offers more than US$13.5 million in combined prize money.
Because ATP and WTA broadcast rights are separate, viewers should always check whether their local broadcaster carries the men’s tournament, the women’s tournament or both. Channel assignments can also change during the event, particularly when several courts are in action at the same time.
The official China Open website and the respective ATP and WTA broadcast listings should be checked before each session for the latest coverage information.
