Cincinnati Masters
The Cincinnati Open runs from 11 to 23 August 2026 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. It is the last full-strength event before the US Open, and with the time difference most of the good matches land in the UK evening. Here is how to follow it.
Cincinnati Open UK TV and Streaming
| Platform | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Sky Sports Tennis | Live coverage of both draws through to the finals |
| NOW | Streaming without a Sky contract, via a Sports membership |
| Bet365 | Live streaming for eligible account holders |
Sky Sports Tennis is the main home of the tournament in the UK, and NOW carries the same feed for anyone who would rather not take a full subscription. Bet365 offers streaming to eligible account holders, which is worth knowing if you already have an account. 18+, please gamble responsibly.
UK Start Times
Mason is on Eastern Time, five hours behind the UK. Day sessions generally begin around 11am local, which is 4pm in the UK, and the night session gets going at about 7pm local, or midnight here. The upshot is that the marquee matches are usually late-evening viewing in Britain, and the finals on Sunday 23 August fall in the UK early evening.
Key Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Qualifying | 11-12 August |
| Main draws begin | 13 August |
| Singles finals | Sunday 23 August |
Who to Watch
Carlos Alcaraz returns here from the wrist injury that cost him two majors, and Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are both entered after skipping Canada. On the women’s side Iga Swiatek defends and Aryna Sabalenka leads the field.
For coverage of every other event, see our full how to watch tennis guide.
FAQ
Cincinnati Open TV FAQs
What channel is the Cincinnati Open on in the UK?
Sky Sports Tennis carries live coverage of both draws, with streaming available through NOW. Bet365 also offers live streaming to eligible account holders.
What time is the Cincinnati Open on in the UK?
Mason, Ohio is five hours behind the UK. Day sessions start around 4pm UK time and night sessions around midnight, so the biggest matches are usually late-evening viewing in Britain.
When are the Cincinnati Open finals?
The singles finals are on Sunday 23 August 2026. Qualifying runs 11-12 August and the main draws begin on 13 August.
Can I watch the Cincinnati Open for free?
There is no free-to-air UK coverage. NOW offers a Sports membership without a full Sky contract, and Bet365 streams to eligible account holders. 18+, please gamble responsibly.
More Coverage
See the Cincinnati Open preview, our betting tips, the prize money and the list of champions. Full coverage sits on our Cincinnati Open hub, every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.