The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters main draw gets underway on October 7 at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center in Shanghai, China. The 15th edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event runs through October 18 and is played on outdoor hard courts, bringing together many of the world’s top players for one of the final Masters 1000 tournaments of the season.
We know many tennis fans are looking for info on where to watch the event. Here’s a guide to where you can watch the 2026 Shanghai Masters in different regions around the world, along with some useful viewing tips.
Global streaming option
- Tennis TV: Tennis TV is the official streaming service of the ATP Tour and offers live and on-demand coverage of the Shanghai Masters. The platform lists all 126 main-draw matches, including singles and doubles. Availability can vary by territory because of local broadcast rights.
Regional TV channels and streaming services
United States
- TV channel: Tennis Channel
- Streaming: Tennis Channel’s digital service and participating television providers and streaming platforms that carry Tennis Channel, including services such as DIRECTV, Fubo and Sling TV.
Canada
- TV channel: TSN
- Streaming: TSN’s digital platforms, subject to the applicable subscription and regional availability.
United Kingdom and Ireland
- TV channel: Sky Sports Tennis
- Streaming: Sky Sports and NOW. Coverage includes live matches throughout the tournament, with scheduling depending on the day’s order of play.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- TV channel: Sky Sport
- Streaming: Sky’s streaming platforms, including WOW where available.
Sky holds the ATP Tour rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, making it one of the main options for following the Shanghai Masters in the German-speaking markets.
France
- TV channel: Eurosport
- Streaming: HBO Max/Eurosport’s streaming service, subject to the applicable subscription and territory.
Italy
- TV channel: Sky Sport Tennis / Sky Sport Uno
- Streaming: Sky Go and Sky’s other digital platforms.
Spain
- TV channels: Movistar Plus+
- Streaming: Movistar Plus+ provides live coverage through its sports offerings and digital platforms.
Portugal
- TV channel: Sport TV
- Streaming: Sport TV’s digital platforms, subject to subscription and regional availability.
Latin America
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming: Disney+ carries ESPN content in many Latin American markets, including ATP Masters 1000 coverage. Availability can vary between individual countries.
Australia
- TV channel: beIN Sports
- Streaming: beIN Sports’ streaming service and participating television platforms.
China
- Streaming: Youku
- TV and streaming availability: Fans in mainland China can follow the tournament through local rights-holder platforms, with Youku among the main options for Shanghai Masters coverage.
As the tournament is being played in Shanghai, local coverage can also offer additional court feeds and Chinese-language coverage alongside the international broadcasts.
Japan
- Streaming: U-NEXT
- Coverage: U-NEXT carries ATP Tour coverage in Japan, with availability and match selection subject to its current schedule.
South Korea
- TV and streaming: CJ ENM
- Coverage: ATP Tour coverage is available through CJ ENM’s sports platforms and services in South Korea.
India
- Streaming: FanCode
- Coverage: FanCode provides live sports streaming in India, including ATP Tour events subject to its current rights and schedule.
Southeast Asia
Broadcast rights differ across Southeast Asian countries. Depending on your location, coverage may be available through platforms such as StarHub in Singapore and local sports broadcasters in other markets.
Middle East and North Africa
- TV and streaming: beIN Sports
- Coverage: beIN Sports is the main broadcaster for ATP Tour tennis across many Middle Eastern and North African markets.
Sub-Saharan Africa
- TV and streaming: SuperSport
- Coverage: SuperSport provides ATP Tour coverage across much of the region, subject to local availability.
Top tips for watching the 2026 Shanghai Masters
- Account for the time difference
Shanghai operates on China Standard Time (UTC+8), which puts it six hours ahead of Central Europe during the tournament and seven hours ahead of the UK.
From October 7 to 14, day sessions are scheduled to begin at noon local time, with evening sessions starting no earlier than 6pm. That means European fans can expect many matches to begin in the morning, while viewers in North and South America may have to watch during the night or early morning. The schedule can change, so always check the latest order of play.
- Make use of multicourt coverage
The Shanghai Masters features matches across the main stadium, Grandstand and outside courts, particularly during the early rounds. Tennis TV is useful for fans who want to follow matches that may not receive traditional television coverage.
Depending on the platform and territory, you may also be able to switch between courts or catch matches on demand after they have finished.
- Keep an eye on the schedule
The order of play can change because of long matches, weather interruptions or other scheduling issues. This is particularly important in Shanghai, where a delayed match can have a knock-on effect throughout the day’s schedule.
For the latest match times, check the official tournament schedule or ATP listings before tuning in, especially if you’re waiting for one of the tournament’s biggest names.
- Don’t worry if you miss a match
With matches taking place across multiple courts and at different times, it can be difficult to watch everything live. On-demand coverage can be a useful option for catching up on completed matches and highlights.
