Japan Open
How to watch the Japan Open in the UK. The ATP 500 runs from 30 September to 6 October 2026 on outdoor hard courts at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo.
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 Japan Open |
Sky Sports holds the UK rights to ATP Tour events, 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
| Day | Local start | UK start |
| Wed 30 Sep to Sun 4 Oct | 11am and 4pm | 3am and 8am |
| Mon 5 Oct | From 2pm | 6am |
| Tue 6 Oct, doubles final | 2pm | 6am |
| Tue 6 Oct, singles final | Not before 6pm | 10am |
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of the UK, so the day session starts in the early hours in Britain and the afternoon session at breakfast time. The singles final on Tuesday 6 October is not before 6pm in Tokyo, 10am in the UK.
The 2026 Field
Carlos Alcaraz defends the title as the top seed, with Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz seeded second and third. Britain’s Arthur Fery plays Lorenzo Musetti in the first round. Our Japan Open 2026 preview has the full draw.
FAQ
Watching the Japan Open FAQs
Where can I watch the Japan 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 Japan Open start in the UK?
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of the UK. Main-draw sessions start at 11am and 4pm local time, which is 3am and 8am in the UK.
When is the Japan Open final?
Tuesday 6 October 2026, not before 6pm in Tokyo, which is 10am in the UK.
Is the Japan 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.
More Coverage
Full coverage sits on our Japan Open hub, with the 2026 preview, betting tips and prize money breakdown. For Beijing in the same week, see our guide to watching the ATP China Open. For every other event see our how to watch tennis guide, the tournaments index and the tennis calendar.