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- Italian Open 2026: Tuesday, May 5 to Sunday, May 17
- Daily start time: 5am ET / 10am BST / 7pm AEST
- FREE stream: Rai Play (Italy)
- Access your usual streaming services with NordVPN
Watch Italian Open 2026 live streams, as the Foro Italico in Rome welcomes the biggest names in men's and women's tennis for the final 1000 event before the French Open starts at the end of May. Defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz is again absent through injury, while Jasmine Paolini defends her home crown in the women's event.
After Paolini's triumph last year for a first Italian winner in the women's tournament in 40 years, Jannik Sinner aims to end a half-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 — he is gunning for a sixth Masters 1000 win in a row.
The 24-year-old has a tricky draw, though, with Jakub Menšík and the in-form Barcelona Open winner Arthur in his section. Novak Djokovic is back for the first time since Indian Wells as he seeks some form before Roland Garros. Alexander Zverev will hope to banish memories of his 56-minute destruction by Sinner in the Madrid Open final last week.
The top women's players struggled in Madrid as none of Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauffand Iga Świątek made it past the last eight. Hopefully the virus that swept through the Spanish capital is a thing of the past, too.
Beyond the big names, Hailey Baptiste will hope to do some damage again after she became just the second player, after Rybakina, to beat Sabalenka on tour this year, while Paolini will want to defend her crown after her career breakthrough moment 12 months ago.
The clay in Rome tends to be a bit slower than other tournaments, so expect some riveting long matches and extended points.
Here's how to watch the Italian Open 2026 tennis from anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and any free live streams below.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 for FREE
For tennis fans who live in Italy, the US or Australia, you're in luck – there are some FREE options to live stream Madrid Open 2026.
In Italy, state broadcaster RAI and its streaming service RAI Play will be showing select streams and matches from the Italian Open 2026 for FREE for Italian residents. Sign up with a free account to start watching.
In the United States, the Tennis Channel is the exclusive home of Italian Open 2026, which can be accessed directly or via 'over the top' streaming providers that offer free trials, our favorites are:
- YouTube TV (30 days free) - US
- Fubo (7 days) - US
Australians can also get a free trial thanks to beIN Sports (7-days).
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 the Italian Open 2026 on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the 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, regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
It's really straightforward to use a VPN to watch the Italian Open 2026.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is one of our favorites.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the RAI Play stream, select 'Italian' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RAI Play's website and tune into Italian Open 2026.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, Italian Open 2026 is being shown on the Tennis Channel.
A Tennis Channel subscription then costs $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've mentioned above, both YouTube TV and Fubo come with free-trial options.
Outside the US for this tournament? Use NordVPN to unlock your stream of Italian Open 2026.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in the UK
Sky Sports is broadcasting the Italian Open 2026 in the UK. Specifically on the Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event channels.
Prices start at £20/month at present. However, fans can also watch using a 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 Sports, which offers new users a 7-day FREE trial.
You can add beIN Sports to most pre-existing TV packages, or you can sign up as a separate subscription. It costs AU$14.99 month or AU$149 if you pay for a year up front, once that week-long trial ends.
In addition to the Madrid Open and other tennis tournaments, beIN Sports has the rights to loads of soccer and other sports, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and EFL Championship football and rugby.
As part of a sub-licensing agreement with beIN, the WTA 1000 event only is also available on Stan Sport. You'll need a Stan Sport add-on for AU$20 in addition to a Basic subscription that costs AU$12.
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 CA$8 a month or $80 each year.
Outside Canada while the Italian Open is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.
How to watch Italian Open 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Disney+, which carries ESPN content, and DAZN are the Italian Open 2026 TV rights holder in New Zealand.
For the men's tournament, you can access Disney+ with a Standard subscription that costs from NZ$16.99 a month, with ads. Ad-free tiers are available at an extra cost.
For the women's event, a DAZN subscription costs $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 anywhere else
In the Middle East, beIN Sports has the tennis live streams. In Africa Canal+ and SuperSport are the places to go, depending on your country.
In India and the subcontinent, it's Fancode, while Youku in China and UNEXT in Japan are the most prominent broadcasters in Asia.
A handy list of broadcasters from all around the world is provided by tournament organizers here.
Away from home at the moment? Don't forget 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 seeds
Men
1. Jannik Sinner
2. Alexander Zverev
3. Novak Djokovic
4. Félix Auger-Aliassime
5. Ben Shelton
6. Alex de Minaur
7. Daniil 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. Learner Tien
20. Frances Tiafoe
21. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
22. Arthur Rinderknech
23. Casper Ruud
24. Tomás Martín Etcheverry
25. Francisco Cerúndolo
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 Muchová
12. Belinda Bencic
13. Linda Nosková
14. Ekaterina Alexandrova
15. Naomi Osaka
16. Iva Jovic
17. Madison Keys
18. Clara Tauson
19. Diana Shnaider
20. Liudmila Samsonova
21. Elise Mertens
22. Anna Kalinskaya
23. Marta Kostyuk (withdrew)
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
Men's champions
2025 – Carlos Alcaraz
2024 – Alexander Zverev
2023 – Daniil 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, May 5
Women's first round
Wednesday, May 6
Men's & Women's first rounds
Thursday, May 7
Women's second round
Men's first round
Friday, May 8
Men's & Women's second rounds
Saturday, May 9
Women's third round
Men's second round
Sunday, May 10
Men's & Women's third rounds
Monday, May 11
Women's last 16
Men's third round
Tuesday, May 12
Women's quarter-finals
Men's last 16
Wednesday, May 13
Men's & Women's quarter-finals
Thursday, May 14
Women's semi-finals
Men's quarter-finals
Friday, May 15
Men's semi-finals
Saturday, May 16
Women's final
Sunday, May 17
Men's final
What are the daily Italian Open 2026 start times?
Day Session:
5am ET / 2am PT / 10am BST / 7pm AEST
Evening Session:
1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 3am AEST (+1day)
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