Cincinnati Masters

How to Watch the Cincinnati Open 2026 in the UK

The Cincinnati Open ran from 11 to 23 August 2026 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, the last big tune-up before the US Open. Arthur Fils won the men’s title and Coco Gauff the women’s, both for the first time, in an edition played without either of the world’s top two. Coverage details below are the ones that applied, and the same platforms carry the tour year-round.

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

The tournament finished with a men’s final between Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe, both chasing a first Masters 1000 title, and an all-American women’s final between Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, the first here since 1970. Neither of the world’s top two played: Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on 4 August with a wrist injury and Jannik Sinner followed on 9 August with a knee problem. Top seed Alexander Zverev went out in the last 16. For coverage of every other event, see our full how to watch tennis guide.

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 round of 64 results, our round of 32 preview, 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.