WTA Wuhan Open
The Wuhan Open was played from 12 to 18 October 2026 at the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre. It is the biggest WTA stop of the Asian swing, and like Shanghai the same week, it demands some scheduling commitment from British viewers.
Wuhan Open UK TV and Streaming
| Platform | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Sky Sports Tennis | Live coverage of WTA 1000 events |
| NOW | Streaming without a Sky contract, via a Sports membership |
| Bet365 | Live streaming for eligible account holders |
Sky Sports Tennis carries the WTA 1000 events in the UK and NOW provides the same feed without a full subscription. Bet365 streams to eligible account holders. 18+, please gamble responsibly.
UK Start Times
Wuhan is seven hours ahead of the UK. Play generally starts around 11am local, which is 4am here, with the later matches landing in the UK morning and around midday. Nothing falls in the British evening, so recording or catching up is the realistic option for most matches.
Key Dates
The main draw runs from 12 to 18 October 2026. The singles first round is on 12 and 13 October, the second round on 14 October, the third round on 15 October, the quarter-finals on 16 October and the semi-finals on 17 October. The singles final is on 18 October and starts no earlier than 6.30pm local time, which is 11.30am in the UK.
The 2026 Result
Maja Chwalińska won the title, beating Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the final. Our report on the final has the detail.
For coverage of every other event, see our full how to watch tennis guide.
FAQ
Wuhan Open FAQs
What channel is the Wuhan Open on in the UK?
Sky Sports Tennis carries WTA 1000 coverage, with streaming through NOW. Bet365 also streams to eligible account holders.
What time is the Wuhan Open on in the UK?
Wuhan is seven hours ahead. Play starts around 4am UK time, with later matches landing through the UK morning.
When does the Wuhan Open 2026 start?
12 October 2026, with the singles final on 18 October.
Can I watch the Wuhan Open for free?
There is no free-to-air UK coverage. NOW offers a Sports membership without a Sky contract, and Bet365 streams to eligible account holders. 18+, please gamble responsibly.
More Coverage
See our Wuhan preview, betting tips, prize money breakdown and list of champions. Full coverage sits on our Wuhan Open hub, every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.