The best tennis players in the world are heading to 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.
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. You can access your usual viewing methods from anywhere with a VPN.
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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. That leaves things up to the likes of Gabriel Diallo on the men's side and Leylah Fernandez, Kayla Cross, and 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu on the women's side to keep the crown in the Great White North.
The Canadian most likely to, though, is Félix Auger-Aliassime after his excellent season and runs to the quarter-finals at the French Open and Wimbledon. Former winner Alexander Zverev will be seeking to stop him, while world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and two-time champ Jessica Pegula are among the female favorites, with 11th seed Naomi Osaka always being a solid outside bet. 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.
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 carries a free trial for new users.
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.
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.
How to watch Canadian Open from anywhere
Watching ATP and WTA tennis can be tricky when you're overseas. Try to tap into your usual streaming provider, and you'll find that 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 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.
Who are some of the most notable contestants playing the Canadian Open?
As one of the most prestigious ATP/WTA 1000 ranking tournaments, most of the biggest names in tennis are set to appear at the 2026 Canadian Open. The most notable absentees will be reigning women's champion Victoria Mboko, who withdrew earlier due to injury, and Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, who pulled out at the last minute. Carlos Alcaraz is still recovering from a long-term injury. The top 10 seeds for the Canadian Open tournaments are:
Men's
- Alexander Zverev
- Félix Auger-Aliassime
- Alex de Minaur
- Daniil Medvedev
- Ben Shelton
- Flavio Cobolli
- Taylor Fritz
- Jiri Lehecka
- Casper Ruud
- Andrey Rublev
Women's
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Elena Rybakina
- Jessica Pegula
- Coco Gauff
- Mirra Andreeva
- Linda Nosková
- Iga Świątek
- Amanda Anisimova
- Elina Svitolina
- Marta Kostyuk
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