How to Watch the 2026 China Open and Japan Open: ATP and WTA Live Streaming Guide
The 2026 Asian Swing will move into the spotlight with three major tournaments taking place in Beijing and Tokyo.
The ATP China Open and Kinoshita Group Japan Open will be contested from September 30 through October 6. The WTA China Open begins on September 30 and continues through the women’s singles and doubles finals on October 11.
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev headline the men’s field in Beijing, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz leads Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe in Tokyo.
The WTA China Open features an even larger collection of stars. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka and defending champion Amanda Anisimova are all entered in the 96-player singles draw.
Here is everything tennis fans need to know about watching the 2026 China Open and Japan Open live online.
2026 China Open and Japan Open Dates
ATP China Open
Dates: September 30–October 6, 2026
Location: Beijing, China
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Outdoor hard court
Defending Champion: Jannik Sinner
Kinoshita Group Japan Open
Qualifying: September 28–29, 2026
Main Draw: September 30–October 6, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Outdoor hard court
Defending Champion: Carlos Alcaraz
WTA China Open
Dates: September 30–October 11, 2026
Location: Beijing, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Outdoor hard court
Defending Champion: Amanda Anisimova
How to Watch the ATP China Open Live
The men’s China Open will be available live through Tennis TV, the ATP Tour’s official streaming service.
Tennis TV is scheduled to carry the ATP tournament in Beijing from September 30 through October 6. Coverage includes live matches, full replays, highlights and on-demand viewing.
A premium subscription is normally required to watch complete live matches. Free registered users may receive access to selected highlights, features and classic matches, but they should not expect full live tournament coverage without a paid plan.
Availability remains subject to regional broadcasting restrictions.
What Is Included on Tennis TV?
Tennis TV generally provides:
- Live ATP singles matches
- Live ATP doubles matches
- Full-match replays
- Condensed match replays
- Extended highlights
- On-demand viewing
- Live statistics and match information
- Coverage through mobile, tablet and supported television apps
The service is designed specifically for ATP Tour events. It does not provide the women’s China Open feed.
ATP China Open Players to Watch
Djokovic will make his first China Open appearance since 2015. The six-time champion owns a perfect 29-0 career record at the tournament and has never lost a match in Beijing.
Zverev, Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev, de Minaur and Flavio Cobolli are also expected to compete.
The combination of a 32-player draw and seven Top 10 entrants should produce prominent matches from the first round.
How to Watch the 2026 Japan Open Live
The ATP Japan Open can also be streamed through Tennis TV, subject to local availability.
The official ATP streaming schedule lists Tokyo as part of its 2026 tournament coverage. Tennis TV is expected to carry matches from Ariake Coliseum and the outside courts, including singles and doubles action.
Qualifying will take place on September 28 and 29. The main draw begins September 30, with the championship matches scheduled for October 6.
Viewers should check the platform closer to the tournament for confirmation of qualifying coverage.
Can You Watch Tokyo and Beijing at the Same Time?
Yes. Because the ATP China Open and Japan Open are being played concurrently, Tennis TV may offer several live court feeds at the same time.
Subscribers can select between available matches in Beijing and Tokyo. Replays should also allow viewers to watch one match after another without needing to follow both tournaments live.
This will be particularly useful during the opening rounds, when the two ATP 500 events will have overlapping sessions.
Japan Open Players to Watch
Alcaraz will return to defend the title he won on his Tokyo debut in 2025. The Spaniard defeated Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the championship match.
Fritz is back in the field alongside Shelton, Tiafoe, Rafael Jodar, Lorenzo Musetti, Brandon Nakashima, Jiri Lehecka, Casper Ruud, Tommy Paul and João Fonseca.
Japanese fans will also have an opportunity to watch Kei Nishikori make his final appearance at the tournament. Nishikori, the 2012 and 2014 champion, has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
How to Watch the WTA China Open Live
Women’s China Open coverage will be distributed through the WTA’s regional broadcasting partners.
The official WTA China Open page directs viewers to its regional broadcast listings. Coverage depends on the viewer’s location, and some services may carry only selected courts or sessions.
Tennis Channel is listed as an Americas broadcast option on the official tournament page. Canadian viewers can also find WTA China Open coverage through DAZN Canada, subject to confirmation in the platform’s live schedule.
Fans should check the WTA’s official where-to-watch page before the tournament begins because rights, court coverage and streaming platforms can differ by market.
Is the WTA China Open Available on Tennis TV?
No. Tennis TV is the ATP Tour’s official streaming platform and covers the men’s tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo.
It does not stream WTA Tour matches. Fans looking for Sabalenka, Rybakina, Gauff, Swiatek or Anisimova must use the authorized WTA broadcaster or streaming platform available in their country.
WTA China Open Players to Watch
The WTA China Open entry list includes the entire Top 10, 11 Grand Slam champions and four former Beijing winners.
Sabalenka and Rybakina lead the field, with their powerful serves and aggressive baseline games making both players natural contenders on a hard court.
Defending champion Anisimova will attempt to win the title for a second consecutive year. Gauff, the 2024 champion, and Swiatek, the 2023 winner, are also returning.
Osaka won the tournament in 2019 and remains one of the most dangerous hard-court players in the draw. Pegula, Andreeva, Noskova, Paolini, Muchova, Madison Keys, Emma Raducanu and Barbora Krejcikova give the tournament exceptional depth.
Where to Watch in the United States
American viewers should check Tennis Channel and its associated streaming platforms for China Open and Japan Open television coverage.
Tennis Channel is listed by the WTA as a broadcast option in the Americas. ATP fans can also stream the men’s tournaments directly through Tennis TV, where available.
The exact television schedule will depend on daily match selections and the overlapping sessions in Beijing and Tokyo.
Because much of the action will begin overnight in North America, on-demand replays may be the easiest way for many viewers to follow the tournaments.
Where to Watch in Canada
Canadian viewers can use Tennis TV to stream the ATP China Open and ATP Japan Open, subject to the platform’s regional availability.
The WTA China Open is listed on DAZN Canada for live and on-demand coverage. Fans should verify the daily program through the DAZN schedule closer to September 30.
Additional coverage may be available through Canadian television or streaming providers once the final broadcast schedule is announced.
Where to Watch in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom viewers should consult the WTA and ATP regional broadcast listings before play begins.
Tennis TV provides direct streaming access to ATP Tour events where available, including the men’s tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo. WTA coverage is distributed separately through regional rights holders.
Fans should confirm whether the relevant broadcaster is included with their existing television package or requires an additional sports subscription.
Where to Watch in Australia
Australian tennis fans should check the official WTA and ATP regional listings closer to the beginning of the tournaments.
Tennis TV is the primary direct streaming option for ATP Beijing and Tokyo where available. WTA coverage may be carried by a separate local rights holder, so viewers should not assume that one subscription will include all three tournaments.
Can You Watch the China Open for Free?
Complete legal live coverage will generally require a paid television or streaming subscription.
The ATP and WTA may publish free highlights, interviews, practice footage and selected clips through their official websites, apps and social-media channels. These should not be confused with full live match coverage.
Free trials may be offered by certain regional streaming services, but availability and eligibility can change. Viewers should review the provider’s current terms before subscribing.
Unofficial streaming websites should be avoided. These feeds may be unreliable, delayed, low quality or unsafe, and they frequently disappear during matches.
What Devices Support Tennis Streaming?
Device support varies by broadcaster, but major tennis streaming services are generally available on:
- Desktop and laptop computers
- iPhone and Android smartphones
- iPad and Android tablets
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Amazon Fire TV
- Roku
- Chromecast
- Selected Samsung and LG smart televisions
- Supported gaming consoles
Fans should download the relevant app, sign in and test their stream before the match they want to watch begins.
Using a stable internet connection is particularly important when streaming in high definition.
Beijing and Tokyo Time Differences
The ATP and WTA China Open tournaments are played on China Standard Time, which is UTC+8.
The Japan Open is played on Japan Standard Time, which is UTC+9.
During the tournaments, Beijing will be approximately:
- 12 hours ahead of Toronto and New York
- 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- Seven hours ahead of London
- Two hours behind Sydney
Tokyo will be approximately:
- 13 hours ahead of Toronto and New York
- 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- Eight hours ahead of London
- One hour behind Sydney
Daylight-saving rules can affect these comparisons. Viewers should confirm the precise conversion for their location when the daily order of play is published.
When Will Daily Match Times Be Announced?
The detailed order of play is generally released after the completion of the previous day’s matches.
It will confirm:
- Match start times
- Court assignments
- Day and evening sessions
- Singles and doubles matches
- Possible scheduling changes
- Featured stadium matches
Weather, lengthy matches and tournament requirements can cause delays or changes. The official ATP, WTA and tournament websites should be treated as the final sources for scheduling information.
How to Follow Live Scores Without Streaming
Fans who cannot watch the matches can follow live scoring through:
- The official ATP Tour website and app
- The official WTA website and app
- The China Open website
- The Japan Open website
- Authorized sports-score platforms
- Tournament social-media accounts
Live-score pages generally include point-by-point scoring, match statistics, completed results and updated draws.
Stream 2025 ATP Tour and WTA Action
TennisTV (best quality)
WTA TV (best quality)
Tennis Channel (US Only)
EuroSport (Europe)
SkySports (Europe)
Amazon Prime (Europe)
TSN (Canada)
TVA (Canada)
2026 China Open and Japan Open Live Streaming FAQ
When does the 2026 ATP China Open begin?
The ATP China Open main draw begins in Beijing on Wednesday, September 30. The singles and doubles finals are scheduled for Tuesday, October 6.
When does the 2026 Japan Open begin?
Japan Open qualifying takes place on September 28 and 29. The main draw begins September 30 and concludes October 6.
When does the 2026 WTA China Open begin?
The women’s tournament begins September 30 and continues through October 11.
Where can I stream ATP Beijing and Tokyo?
The official ATP streaming option is Tennis TV, subject to regional restrictions.
Where can I stream the WTA China Open?
WTA coverage is available through regional broadcast partners. Tennis Channel is listed for the Americas, while DAZN carries the tournament in Canada. Availability should be confirmed before play begins.
Does Tennis TV show both ATP and WTA matches?
No. Tennis TV broadcasts ATP Tour events. WTA matches require access through a WTA-authorized regional broadcaster.
Are full-match replays available?
Tennis TV offers ATP match replays as part of its premium service. Replay availability for the WTA China Open will depend on the regional broadcaster.
Can I watch on a smart television?
Most major streaming services support selected smart televisions and connected devices. Compatibility should be confirmed directly with the provider.
Watch the Biggest Stars of the Asian Swing
The 2026 China Open and Japan Open will give tennis fans nearly two weeks of high-level hard-court competition.
Djokovic and Zverev will look to go deep in Beijing. Alcaraz will pursue consecutive Tokyo championships, while Shelton, Fritz and an exciting group of younger contenders attempt to stop him.
The women’s China Open promises an equally compelling championship race between Sabalenka, Rybakina, Gauff, Swiatek, Anisimova and many of the game’s other leading players.
With concurrent ATP events followed by the closing stages of the WTA 1000 tournament, viewers should consult the official order of play each day and confirm streaming availability through the authorized provider in their region.
