The 2026 China Open brings some of the biggest names in professional tennis to Beijing, China, with both ATP and WTA competition taking place at the China National Tennis Center.
For tennis fans in the United States looking to watch the action live, coverage of the China Open will be available through Tennis Channel, while ATP matches can also be streamed through Tennis TV.
Where to Watch the 2026 China Open in the USA
Fans in the United States have several options for following the tournament:
TV Channel: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel streaming service
ATP Live Stream: Tennis TV
Location: China National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Because Beijing is 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time during the tournament, many matches will air late at night or during the early morning hours in the United States.
When Is the 2026 China Open?
The China Open features separate ATP and WTA tournaments in Beijing.
ATP China Open 2026
The men’s ATP 500 China Open is scheduled for:
September 30 through October 6, 2026
The tournament features men’s singles and doubles competition and is an important stop during the Asian portion of the ATP Tour calendar.
WTA China Open 2026
The women’s WTA 1000 China Open is scheduled for:
September 30 through October 11, 2026
The women’s tournament extends beyond the ATP competition, with the singles championship scheduled for October 11.
How to Watch the China Open on Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is the primary television destination for U.S. viewers looking to follow the 2026 China Open.
Coverage is expected to include matches throughout the tournament, beginning with early-round action and continuing through the championship stages.
Viewers who receive Tennis Channel through their television provider should check their local listings because individual match times can change depending on the daily order of play.
How to Stream the China Open
Fans who prefer streaming can follow China Open coverage through the Tennis Channel streaming service.
ATP fans also have another option with Tennis TV, the official streaming service of the ATP Tour. Tennis TV provides live and on-demand coverage of ATP matches from Beijing.
Keep in mind that Tennis TV covers the men’s ATP tournament and is not the streaming service for the WTA portion of the event.
What Time Are China Open Matches in the United States?
The significant time difference between Beijing and the United States means fans should expect plenty of overnight tennis.
During the tournament, Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time.
For example:
A match beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Beijing would start at 11:00 p.m. ET the previous day.
A match beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Beijing would start at 7:00 a.m. ET.
Fans should check the daily order of play for exact start times.
Where Is the China Open Played?
The tournament takes place at the China National Tennis Center in Beijing, China.
The venue has hosted the China Open for years and provides hard courts for both the ATP and WTA tournaments.
2026 China Open Viewing Information
Tournament: 2026 China Open
Sport: Tennis
ATP Level: ATP 500
WTA Level: WTA 1000
ATP Dates: September 30–October 6, 2026
WTA Dates: September 30–October 11, 2026
Venue: China National Tennis Center
Location: Beijing, China
U.S. TV: Tennis Channel
U.S. Streaming: Tennis Channel streaming service
ATP Streaming: Tennis TV
How to Watch the 2026 China Open
For viewers in the United States, Tennis Channel is the main place to watch the 2026 China Open, while Tennis TV provides another streaming option for ATP matches.
With both the ATP 500 and WTA 1000 tournaments bringing elite tennis to Beijing, fans can expect nearly two weeks of action from the China National Tennis Center.