WTA Dubai
How to watch the women’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the UK. It is a mandatory WTA 1000 on outdoor hard courts, played the week before the men’s ATP 500.
UK broadcaster
Sky Sports holds the UK rights, with coverage on Sky Sports Tennis and streaming available through NOW. There is no free-to-air UK broadcast.
UK start times
Dubai is four hours ahead of the UK in February, so afternoon play in Dubai reaches the UK late morning and the evening session lands in the UK afternoon. It is one of the most UK-friendly schedules of the season.
Next edition
The Championships run from 14 to 27 February 2027, with the WTA 1000 in the first week and the ATP 500 in the second. Check the tennis calendar for the full schedule.
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FAQ
Watching the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships FAQs
Where can I watch the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the UK?
Sky Sports holds the UK rights, with coverage on Sky Sports Tennis and streaming available through NOW. There is no free-to-air UK broadcast.
What time do matches start in the UK?
Dubai is four hours ahead of the UK in February, so afternoon play in Dubai reaches the UK late morning and the evening session lands in the UK afternoon. It is one of the most UK-friendly schedules of the season.
When is the tournament on?
The 2026 women’s event ran from 15 to 21 February. The 2027 Championships run from 14 to 27 February, women first.
Is it free to watch in the UK?
No. Coverage sits behind a subscription with the rights holder above, and there is no free-to-air UK broadcast.