Where to Watch the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters
The Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 is set to return as one of the crown jewels of the ATP Masters 1000 calendar. Hosted at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, this prestigious tournament is not only Asia’s most significant tennis event but also a key battleground in the run-up to the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals. With the sport’s top stars, including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and rising sensations like Learner Tien, the Shanghai Masters is a must-watch for tennis fans across the globe.
For those unable to attend the event in person, coverage is extensive and far-reaching. The ATP has ensured that the tournament is broadcast across all major markets, making it accessible to millions of fans. From Europe to Asia-Pacific, and from the Americas to Africa, broadcasters are ready to deliver every serve, rally, and championship moment.
Rolex Shanghai Masters: A Global Event
The Shanghai Masters has become an international highlight not only for its elite player field but also for its reputation as one of the most well-organized tournaments on the tour. Often celebrated for its stunning venue and enthusiastic fans, the event combines sporting excellence with cultural vibrancy. This global appeal is reflected in its broad broadcast coverage, which ensures tennis enthusiasts everywhere can follow the action in real time.
Broadcasters by Region and Country
The following table lists the official broadcasting partners for the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters:
| Region / Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| Africa/Asia 1* | beIN SPORTS Middle East |
| Latin America* | ESPN International Latam |
| Eastern Europe* | Setanta Stans |
| Australia | beIN Sports Australia |
| Belgium | Telenet (Play Sports) |
| Belgium; Luxembourg | BeTV |
| Bulgaria | A1 Max Sport |
| Canada | TSN |
| Canada (Canada Masters only) | Rogers Sportsnet (Canada Masters only) |
| China; Macao | CCTV |
| Cyprus | CYTA |
| Czech Republic; Slovakia | Digisport |
| Denmark | TV2 Denmark |
| Baltics* | TV3 Baltics |
| France | Eurosport France |
| Germany; Austria; Switzerland; Luxembourg; Liechtenstein | Sky Deutschland |
| Greece | OTE |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | Network 4 |
| Asia 1 | Sony / MSM |
| Israel | Charlton Israel |
| Italy; San Marino; Vatican City | Sky Italia |
| Japan | UNEXT |
| South Korea | CJ ENM |
| Africa 1* | Supersport Africa |
| Malta | GO Sports TSN |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| New Zealand | Tennis TV |
| Norway | TV2 Norway |
| Poland | Polsat |
| Portugal | Sport TV Portugal |
| Romania | RCS & RDS (Digisport) |
| Balkans* | Sportklub |
| Shanghai (local coverage) | Shanghai Media |
| Spain | Telefonica / Movistar |
| Sweden; Finland | TV4 AB |
| Taiwan | Sino Catch Sportcast |
| Asia 2* | beIN Southeast Asia |
| Turkey | S Sport Turkey |
| United Kingdom; Ireland; Gibraltar; Isle of Man | Sky UK |
| United States; Puerto Rico; Virgin Islands | Tennis Channel |
*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; Congo, Repub. of the; Congo, Dem. Rep.; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gabon; Gambia, The; 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:
Thailand; Cambodia; Laos; Malaysia; Brunei; Indonesia; East Timor; Philippines; Singapore
*Asia 1
India; Pakistan; Sri Lanka; Bangladesh; Nepal; Maldives; Bhutan; Afghanistan
*Asia 2
Thailand; Cambodia; Laos; Malaysia; Brunei; Indonesia; East Timor; Philippines; Singapore
*Balkans:
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia.
*Baltics
Estonia, Latvia and 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, The; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Bolivia; British Virgin Is.; 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 Is; Trinidad ＆ Tobago
*United States:
Includes Puerto Rico; Virgin Islands
Market Highlights
China and Host Region
As the host nation, China provides extensive coverage through CCTV, ensuring millions of local fans can follow every match. In Shanghai, additional local coverage comes from Shanghai Media, reflecting the city’s unique role as the host of this flagship ATP Masters 1000 event.
United States and North America
American fans can watch the Shanghai Masters on the Tennis Channel, which remains the primary ATP partner in the region. In Canada, coverage comes through TSN, with additional Masters-specific broadcasting rights held by Rogers Sportsnet for Canadian-hosted events.
Europe
Coverage across Europe is vast and diverse. Sky Deutschland serves the German-speaking region, while Sky Italia covers Italy, and Eurosport France broadcasts matches in France. Spain’s coverage is secured by Movistar, while Sky UK ensures British and Irish fans won’t miss a single moment. Eastern and Southeastern Europe are covered by Setanta Stans and Sportklub, respectively.
Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region enjoys robust coverage. Sony/MSM delivers matches across Asia 1 territories, while beIN Sports covers Southeast Asia under the Asia 2 designation. In Japan, matches are carried by UNEXT, while South Korea tunes in via CJ ENM. Fans in Australia have beIN Sports Australia, and in New Zealand, access is available through Tennis TV.
Africa
African fans benefit from both SuperSport Africa, which has long been the continent’s leading sports network, and beIN Sports Middle East, which provides access to Northern and Western Africa. Canal+ Africa also supplements coverage in French-speaking regions, ensuring comprehensive reach.
Why Broadcast Reach Matters
The Rolex Shanghai Masters is one of the rare Masters 1000 events held outside Europe and North America, giving it unique significance on the ATP calendar. Global broadcast coverage not only amplifies the event’s prestige but also connects diverse audiences, enabling tennis to flourish as a truly international sport. Fans in every corner of the globe can celebrate the drama of Shanghai, whether watching Djokovic chase another title, Sinner seek to strengthen his claim among the elite, or new names emerge with breakthrough performances.
Conclusion
The 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters is more than a tennis tournament—it is a global spectacle. Thanks to a comprehensive broadcast network that spans continents, the event is accessible to millions of fans worldwide. From CCTV in China to Tennis Channel in the U.S., from Sky UK in Britain to beIN Sports across Asia and the Middle East, there are countless ways to experience the drama unfolding at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena.
So, no matter where you are in the world, you can tune in and witness history in the making as the world’s best battle for Masters glory in Shanghai.
