- Italian Open 2026: Tuesday 5 May to Sunday 17 May
- Daily start time: 05:00 ET / 10:00 BST / 19:00 AEST
- FREE stream: Rai Games (Italy)
- Access your usual streaming services with NordVPN
Watch Italian Open 2026 live streamsda Foro Italico in Rome welcomes the biggest names in men’s and women’s tennis for the last 1000 event before the French Open starts at the end of May. Defending men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz is again absent due to injury, while Jasmine Paolini defends her home crown in the women’s tournament.
Following Paolini’s triumph last year for a first Italian winner in the women’s tournament in 40 years, Jannik Sinner is aiming to end half a century without a home winner in 2026. Not since Adriano Panatta in 1976 has an Italian man won this tournament and Sinner is the odds-on favorite to make history – a sixth straight in a 1000.
However, the 24-year-old has a difficult draw with Jakub Menšík and in-form Barcelona Open winner Arthur in his section. Novak Djokovic is back for the first time since Indian Wells as he seeks form ahead of Roland Garros. Alexander Zverev will be hoping to banish memories of his 56-minute destruction of Sinner in the Madrid Open final last week.
The top female players struggled in Madrid as none of Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek made it past the last eight. Hopefully the virus that swept through the Spanish capital is also a thing of the past.
As well as the big names, Hailey Baptiste will be hoping to do some damage again after becoming only the second player, after Rybakina, to beat Sabalenka on tour this year, while Paolini will defend her crown following her career breakthrough 12 months ago.
The clay in Rome tends to be a bit slower than other tournaments, so expect some exciting long matches and extended points.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 tennis anywhere including worldwide TV channels, TV stations and all free live streams below.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 for FREE
For tennis fans living in Italy, the US or Australia, you’re in luck – there are some FREE options to live stream the Madrid Open 2026.
In Italy, state television RAI and its streaming service RAI Games will show selected Italian Open 2026 streams and matches for FREE to Italian residents. Sign up with a free account to start watching.
In the US it is Tennis channel is the exclusive home of the Italian Open 2026, which can be accessed directly or via ‘over the top’ streaming providers offering free trials, our favorites are:
Australians can also get a free trial thanks to beIN Sports (7 days).
Are you traveling outside your home country for the tournament? Use NordVPN to get past geo-blockers and tune in to your regular tennis live streams.
Use a VPN to watch any Italian Open 2026 stream
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching Italian Open 2026 on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Italian Open 2026 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country, no matter where you are in the world, making it ideal for viewers who are on holiday or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It is the best on the market:
Using a VPN to watch the Italian Open 2026 is really straightforward.
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is one of our favorites.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the RAI Play stream, select ‘Italian’ from the countries listed.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to the RAI Play website and tune in to the Italian Open 2026.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in USA
In the US, the Italian Open 2026 will be shown on the Tennis Channel.
A Tennis Channel subscription will then cost $109.99 per year or $11.99 per month. New subscribers can get their first year for $77 for a limited time.
Looking for an “over the top” streaming option that carries hundreds of other channels? The Tennis Channel is also available on YouTube TV, Sling TV and Fubo. As we have mentioned above, both YouTube TV and Fubo come with free trials.
Outside the US for this tournament? Use NordVPN to unlock your Italian Open 2026 stream.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in UK
Sky Sports will broadcast the Italian Open 2026 in Great Britain. Specifically on the channels Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event.
Prices start at £20/month currently. But fans can also watch using one NOW Sports 24 hour pass which costs £14.99.
Not in the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your usual tennis streams.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, the Italian Open 2026 is exclusive to beIN Sportwhich offers new users a 7-day FREE trial.
You can add beIN Sports to most existing TV packages, or you can sign up as a separate subscription. It costs AU$14.99 a month, or AU$149 if you pay for a year up front when the week-long trial ends.
In addition to the Madrid Open and other tennis tournaments, beIN Sports has the rights to plenty of football and other sports, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and EFL Championship football and rugby.
As part of a sub-license agreement with beIN, the WTA 1000 event is only available on Stan Sports. You’ll need a AU$20 Stan Sport add-on on top of a AU$12 Basic subscription.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN-like NordVPN to watch all the action on beIN Sports as if you were back home.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in Canada
Tennis fans in Canada can live stream the Italian Open 2026 on the TSN network of channels.
If you don’t have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs $8 a month or $80 each year.
Outside of Canada while the Italian Open is on? Just use one VPN to see from abroad.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Disney+which carries ESPN content, and DAZN is the Italian Open 2026 television rights holder in New Zealand.
For the men’s tournament, you can access Disney+ with a standard subscription starting at NZ$16.99 per month, with ads. Ad-free tiers are available for an additional fee.
The women’s event costs a DAZN subscription $14.99 per month for an annual contract or $23.99 for a flexible monthly pass.
Missing a game due to work commitments abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams elsewhere
In the Middle East, beIN Sports has tennis live streams. In Africa, Canal+ and SuperSport are places to go, depending on your country.
In India and the subcontinent it is Fancode, while Youku in China and UNEXT in Japan are the most prominent broadcasters in Asia.
A handy list of TV stations from around the world is provided by tournament organizers here.
Away from home at the moment? Don’t forget it NordVPN will give you access to your regular streaming service.
Italian Open 2026 Q&A
Who are the Italian Open 2026 seeds?
Italian Open 2026 seed
Men
1. Jannik Sinner
2. Alexander Zverev
3. Novak Djokovic
4. Félix Auger-Aliassime
5. Ben Shelton
6. Alex de Minaur
7. Daniel Medvedev
8. Lorenzo Musetti
9. Alexander Bublik
10. Flavio Cobolli
11. Jiří Lehečka
12. Andrey Rublev
13. Karen Khachanov
14. Valentin Vacherot
15. Arthur Fils
16. Tommy Paul
17. Cameron Norrie
18. Luciano Darderi
19. Teacher Tien
20. Frances Tiafoe
21. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
22. Arthur Rinderknech
23. Casper Ruud
24. Tomás Martín Etcheverry
25. Francisco Cerundolo
26. Jakub Menšík
27. João Fonseca
28. Corentin Moutet
29. Tallon Griekspoor
30. Brandon Nakashima
31. Ugo Humbert
32. Rafael Jódar
Women
1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Elena Rybakina
3. Coco Gauff
4. Iga Świątek
5. Jessica Pegula
6. Amanda Anisimova
7. Elina Svitolina
8. Mirra Andreeva
9. Jasmine Paolini
10. Victoria Mboko
11. Karolina Muchova
12. Belinda Bencic
13. Linda Nosková
14. Ekaterina Alexandrova
15. Naomi Osaka
16. Iva Jovic
17. Madison Keys
18. Clara Tauson
19. Diana Schneider
20. Liudmila Samsonova
21. Elise Mertens
22. Anna Kalinskaya
23. Marta Kostyuk (retired)
24. Marie Bouzková
25. Leylah Fernandez
26. Sorana Cîrstea
27. Emma Raducanu
28. Emma Navarro
29. Maya Joint
30. Cristina Bucșa
31. Wang Xinyu
32. Hailey Baptiste
33. Jaqueline Cristian
Who are the recent Italian Open champions?
Recent Italian Open champions
Masters for men
2025 – Carlos Alcaraz
2024 – Alexander Zverev
2023 – Daniel Medvedev
2022 – Novak Djokovic
2021 – Rafael Nadal
2020 – Novak Djokovic
2019 – Rafael Nadal
2018 – Rafael Nadal
2017 – Alexander Zverev
2016 – Andy Murray
Women’s champions
2025 – Jasmine Paolini
2024 – Iga Świątek
2023 – Elena Rybakina
2022 – Iga Świątek
2021 – Iga Świątek
2020 – Simona Halep
2019 – Karolina Plíšková
2018 – Elina Svitolina
2017 – Elina Svitolina
2016 – Serena Williams
What is the Italian Open 2026 schedule?
Schedule
Tuesday 5 May
Women’s first round
Wednesday 6 May
Men’s and women’s first rounds
Thursday 7 May
Women’s second round
Men’s first round
Friday, May 8
Men’s and women’s second round
Saturday 9 May
Women’s third round
The men’s second round
Sunday, May 10
Men’s and Women’s Third Rounds
Monday, May 11
Women’s last 16
The men’s third round
Tuesday 12 May
Women’s quarterfinals
The men’s last 16
Wednesday 13 May
Women’s and Men’s Quarterfinals
Thursday 14 May
Women’s semi-finals
Men’s quarterfinals
Friday, May 15
Men’s semi-finals
Saturday 16 May
Women’s final
Sunday, May 17
Men’s final
What are the daily tee times for the Italian Open 2026?
Day session:
05:00 ET / 2:00 PT / 10:00 BST / 19:00 AEST
Evening session:
1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 3am AEST (+1 day)
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