National Bank Open
The National Bank Open runs from 1 to 13 August 2026, with the men at IGA Stadium in Montreal and the women at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. It opens the North American hard-court swing and, with three of the top men absent, it is the most open Masters 1000 of the season.
Canadian 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 UK home of the tournament and NOW carries the same feed for anyone without a Sky contract. Bet365 streams to eligible account holders. 18+, please gamble responsibly.
UK Start Times
Montreal and Toronto are both on Eastern Time, five hours behind the UK. Day play generally starts around 11am local, which is 4pm here, with evening sessions from about 7pm local, or midnight in Britain. The finals on 13 August fall in the UK early evening.
What to Watch For
With Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz all skipping Montreal, Alexander Zverev arrives as a clear favourite in a draw that has been blown wide open. Toronto is a different picture: the women’s field is close to full strength.
Cincinnati follows immediately afterwards, and our Cincinnati how to watch guide covers that week. For everything else, see the full how to watch tennis guide.
FAQ
Canadian Open TV FAQs
What channel is the Canadian Open on in the UK?
Sky Sports Tennis carries live coverage of both draws, with streaming through NOW. Bet365 also streams to eligible account holders.
What time is the Canadian Open on in the UK?
Montreal and Toronto are five hours behind the UK. Day play starts around 4pm UK time and evening sessions around midnight.
Where is the Canadian Open played in 2026?
The men are at IGA Stadium in Montreal and the women at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. The cities alternate each year.
When does the Canadian Open finish?
The tournament runs from 1 to 13 August 2026, with the finals on 13 August.
More Coverage
Read the preview, our betting tips, the prize money and the list of champions. Full coverage sits on our National Bank Open hub, every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.