What time does Vienna Open, Swiss Indoors Basel, Guangzhou Open and Pan Pacific Open begin and how can you watch in the UK, USA and Australia

Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:41

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The Asian and European tennis swings continue this week, with plenty of live tennis available as the ATP Tour heads to Vienna and Basel, while the WTA Tour continues in Guangzhou and Tokyo.

The Vienna Open, Swiss Indoors Basel, Guangzhou Open and Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo are all taking place from October 26 to November 1, 2026, with the four tournaments reaching their decisive stages over the weekend.

For tennis fans in the UK, the tournaments are available through Sky Sports, with Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ providing coverage. The ATP events in Vienna and Basel take place in European time zones, making them more accessible for UK viewers, while the WTA tournaments in Guangzhou and Tokyo involve earlier starts because of the time difference.

In the United States, Tennis Channel is a key option for coverage of the tournaments. Australian viewers can check beIN Sports for the ATP events, with beIN Sports and Stan Sport also providing options for the WTA tournaments.

Quick answer:

Vienna Open (ATP 500): Sky Sports in the UK, Tennis Channel in the US and beIN Sports in Australia.
Swiss Indoors Basel (ATP 500): Sky Sports in the UK, Tennis Channel in the US and beIN Sports in Australia.
Guangzhou Open (WTA 250): Sky Sports in the UK, Tennis Channel in the US and beIN Sports/Stan Sport in Australia.
Tokyo Pan Pacific Open (WTA 500): Sky Sports in the UK, Tennis Channel in the US and beIN Sports/Stan Sport in Australia.
Dates: October 26–November 1, 2026.

Tournament dates are based on the official tour calendars. Check local broadcaster listings for confirmation of coverage and individual match times.

How to watch the tennis in the UK and US

Tournament	UK broadcaster	UK streaming	US broadcaster
Vienna Open	Sky Sports Tennis	Sky Go / NOW / Sky Sports+	Tennis Channel
Swiss Indoors Basel	Sky Sports Tennis	Sky Go / NOW / Sky Sports+	Tennis Channel
Guangzhou Open	Sky Sports Tennis	Sky Go / NOW / Sky Sports+	Tennis Channel
Tokyo Pan Pacific Open	Sky Sports Tennis	Sky Go / NOW / Sky Sports+	Tennis Channel

Sky Sports is the main option for UK viewers, with its tennis channels showing coverage from both the ATP and WTA Tours. Streaming options include Sky Go for eligible subscribers and NOW with a suitable Sports Membership.

The European tournaments in Vienna and Basel are particularly convenient for British fans, with live coverage generally beginning during the afternoon. The Asian tournaments require earlier starts, especially during the closing stages of the week.

For viewers in the United States, Tennis Channel and its streaming service provide coverage, although the precise match selection and broadcast times can vary by day.

How to watch the tennis in Australia

Tournament	Broadcaster	Streaming
Vienna Open	beIN Sports	beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Swiss Indoors Basel	beIN Sports	beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Guangzhou Open	beIN Sports	beIN SPORTS CONNECT / Stan Sport
Tokyo Pan Pacific Open	beIN Sports	beIN SPORTS CONNECT / Stan Sport

Australian viewers can check beIN Sports for the ATP tournaments, while the WTA events in Guangzhou and Tokyo may also be available through beIN Sports and Stan Sport services. Check the relevant service's daily schedule for the specific matches available.

Coverage may also be available through international broadcasters in other territories. Check the ATP or WTA broadcast listings for your country.

What time does the tennis start?

The time difference between the tournaments means the viewing schedule varies considerably depending on where the matches are being played.

Location	Typical UK viewing window	Time difference from UK
Vienna, Austria	Afternoon and evening	1 hour ahead
Basel, Switzerland	Afternoon and evening	1 hour ahead
Guangzhou, China	Early morning	8 hours ahead
Tokyo, Japan	Early morning	9 hours ahead

The UK returned to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday, October 25. This means China is eight hours ahead of the UK, while Japan is nine hours ahead.

Key dates for the final stages

Tournament	Semi-finals	Final
Vienna Open	Saturday, October 31	Sunday, November 1
Swiss Indoors Basel	Saturday, October 31	Sunday, November 1
Guangzhou Open	Saturday, October 31	Sunday, November 1
Tokyo Pan Pacific Open	Saturday, October 31	Sunday, November 1

The four tournaments are scheduled to conclude on Sunday, November 1. Exact UK start times for individual matches depend on the order of play and should be checked against the broadcaster's daily schedule.

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