The best tennis players in the world are duking it out in Canada for one of the sport's oldest active tournaments, with the men's strand of the 2026 Canadian (or National Bank) Open taking place in Montreal and the women's in Toronto. Wherever you are (and whatever you call it), we'll explain how you can watch Canadian Open live streams this August, including how to unlock a free option.
Being ATP and WTA 1000 events, the Tennis Channel has the rights to show all the action in the US. Cord cutters can also watch on the network's very own streaming platform, or via an OTT cable alternative (more information and options below). Sportsnet will show it in Canada, and it's on Sky Sports for tennis fans in the UK. The Philippines has free coverage of the tournament on BlastTV. You can unlock any of these viewing methods from anywhere with a VPN.
Canadian Victoria Mboko brought some national pride to proceedings last year, with only the third win for a homegrown player in the Open era. She won't be back to defend her title, alas, after withdrawing due to injury. Félix Auger-Aliassime, another Canadian hopeful, was also forced to withdraw due to injury.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and two-time champ Jessica Pegula were among the female favorites, but both were eliminated in the Round of 16. New DC Open champion Alexandra Eala was also a contender, but she was bounced in that same round. Now, Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina are heading to the women's final.
With Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev eliminated in the Round of 64 and a few other top players skipping the tournament, the men's field is slightly more open. Ben Shelton has emerged as a favorite, but he'll need to get through Brandon Nakashima in the final. To watch every second of the action, keep reading this guide to watch the National Bank Open in 2026 — including advice on what to do if you're overseas when it's on.
How to watch Canadian Open for free
We can thank Alex Eala's rise to fame in the Philippines for today's free offering of the men's and women's Canadian Open. Blast TV is a streaming service in the Philippines with a mix of free and premium channels, and the Premier Sports and Premier Sports 2 channels are packed with matches from the tournament, with no payment required. Just create a free account, and you're all set.
However, if you're outside the Philippines, you'll need to use a VPN to bypass geo-blockers. We have more details below if you're new to such workarounds.
How to watch Canadian Open from anywhere
Watching ATP and WTA tennis can be tricky when you're overseas. Try tapping into your usual streaming provider or free feeds from overseas, and you'll find coverage is blocked due to geographical restrictions. Thankfully, there's a straightforward way to get around this nuisance: by using a VPN (virtual private network). The technology works by making your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other streaming device look as though it's in another location entirely. So you can choose a server located in your home country and watch your regular tennis stream.
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Where to watch Canadian Open in the US
The Tennis Channel is the place to watch ATP Masters and WTA 1000 events like these in the US. The Tennis Channel is carried on several cable plans, or, if you want to watch online, you can subscribe directly on its website for $12 a month or $110 a year. Alternatively, it's well serviced by a variety of OTT streaming services.
YouTube TV is another option you can try, and it is a little more reasonably priced than Fubo (although it carries 100+ fewer channels than Fubo's pricier plans). To get the Tennis Channel, you'll need its standard plan for $83 a month — with $15 off for each of your first five months — together with the $11 a month Sports Plus Add-on that also includes the likes of NFL RedZone, Fox Soccer Plus, Fight Network, and Players TV. YouTube TV offers a free trial for new users.
YouTube TV's main plan carries over 100 channels, ranging from local networks to cable favorites.
Fubo includes the Tennis Channel on its Sports + News plan for $65 a month. Plus, it's one of 200+ channels featured in its comprehensive Pro and Elite plans, which are pitched as full cable-replacement services. New users can try before they buy thanks to Fubo's free trial.
The new Fubo Sports + News pack is only available in select areas. It combines 20+ major sports channels (including the new ESPN Unlimited) and select local networks (ABC, CBS, and FOX).
Where to watch Canadian Open in Canada
Canada's home tennis Open will be shown on Sportsnet domestically (and TVA for French-language coverage) — so you can watch all the action if you already get access through cable. If not, you have the option to sign up for the online Sportsnet Plus streaming service to stream tennis alongside NHL, NBA, MLB, UFC, UK soccer, and loads more, with plans starting at $30 a month.
Where to watch Canadian Open in the UK
Sky Sports is the rights holder for these tournaments in the UK. It means subscribers can also watch the men's and women's tennis online on their mobiles, thanks to the Sky Go app. If you don't want to sign up for a full-blown Sky TV package, then you can opt for a more flexible Now Sports Membership, which starts from as little as £15 a day or currently £30 a month.
Where does the Canadian Open take place?
The Canadian Open takes place in two cities, with the men's and women's tournaments shared between venues in Montreal and Toronto and alternating between them each year. 2026 sees the men head to the IGA Stadium in Montreal, while it's the women's turn to play at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto.
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