ATP China Open
Update: the 2026 ATP China Open is over. Novak Djokovic won his seventh Beijing title when Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final, trailing 7-6(3), 0-1. Our ATP China Open hub has the results.
How to watch the ATP China Open in the UK. The men’s ATP 500 runs from 30 September to 6 October 2026 on outdoor hard courts at the China National Tennis Center in Beijing.
UK TV and Streaming
| Platform | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Sky Sports Tennis | Live coverage in the UK |
| NOW | The Sky Sports feed without a Sky contract, via a Sports membership |
| Tennis TV | The ATP’s own streaming service, which carries the China Open |
Sky Sports holds the UK rights, and NOW carries the same feed for anyone who would rather not take a full Sky subscription. Tennis TV, the ATP’s official streaming service, also shows the tournament. There is no free-to-air UK broadcast.
UK Start Times
Beijing is seven hours ahead of the UK throughout the tournament. Play that begins late morning in China lands in Britain in the early hours, and an evening session in Beijing falls around lunchtime in the UK.
The 2026 Field
Jannik Sinner, the champion in 2023 and 2025, is not in the 2026 draw. Alexander Zverev is the top seed, ahead of Félix Auger-Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic, who holds the tournament record with six titles, is seeded sixth. Our ATP China Open 2026 preview has the full draw. Our list of every men’s China Open champion has the full history.
More ATP China Open Coverage
Our ATP China Open 2026 preview has the draw and seeds, and our betting tips have the outright picks. Full coverage sits on our ATP China Open hub, alongside the ATP China Open prize money breakdown. The women’s WTA 1000 at the same venue has its own China Open viewing guide. For every other event see our how to watch tennis guide, the tournaments index and the tennis calendar. For the title match, see our Djokovic v de Minaur final preview, and our report on the Medvedev disqualification covers the semi-final.
FAQ
Watching the ATP China Open FAQs
Where can I watch the ATP China Open in the UK?
Sky Sports Tennis holds the UK rights, with streaming through NOW. Tennis TV, the ATP’s official streaming service, also carries the tournament.
What time does the ATP China Open start in the UK?
Beijing is seven hours ahead of the UK, so play that starts late morning in China begins in the early hours in Britain, and evening matches in Beijing land around UK lunchtime.
When is the ATP China Open 2026?
From 30 September to 6 October 2026 at the China National Tennis Center in Beijing.
Is the ATP China Open free to watch in the UK?
No. There is no free-to-air UK broadcast. Coverage sits with Sky Sports, NOW and Tennis TV, all of which need a subscription.