National Bank Open TV Schedule 2026 – Day by Day Match Times and Broadcast Guide
The National Bank Open TV schedule for 2026 covers two simultaneous tournaments running across two cities from August 1 to 13. The men’s ATP draw is at IGA Stadium in Montreal and the women’s WTA draw is at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, with both events broadcasting across dozens of countries on dedicated tennis channels and streaming platforms.
This guide gives you the complete National Bank Open TV schedule day by day, from qualifying through to the finals, with session times converted across every major time zone and a country by country broadcast guide for fans watching from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and India.
Quick Facts:
| Detail | Info |
| Tournament dates | August 1-13, 2026 |
| ATP draw venue | IGA Stadium, Montreal |
| WTA draw venue | Sobeys Stadium, Toronto |
| Day session start | 11:00 AM ET |
| Evening session start | 7:00 PM ET |
| Canada broadcaster | Sportsnet and TVA Sports |
| USA broadcaster | Tennis Channel and ESPN |
| Global ATP streaming | Tennis TV |
| Global WTA streaming | WTA TV |
National Bank Open TV Schedule – Tournament Overview
The 2026 National Bank Open TV schedule runs across thirteen days from August 1 through to August 13, covering qualifying rounds, all seven rounds of the main draw, and the ATP and WTA finals on the final day of the tournament.
Complete tournament calendar:
| Date | Round | Venue |
| August 1-2 | Qualifying rounds | Montreal and Toronto |
| August 3-4 | First round main draw | Montreal and Toronto |
| August 5-6 | Second round | Montreal and Toronto |
| August 7 | Third round | Montreal and Toronto |
| August 8-9 | Round of 16 | Montreal and Toronto |
| August 10-11 | Quarterfinals | Montreal and Toronto |
| August 12 | Semifinals | Montreal and Toronto |
| August 13 | Finals day | Montreal and Toronto |
How the National Bank Open TV schedule works:
Each day of the tournament runs two sessions across both cities simultaneously. Day sessions typically begin at 11:00 AM Eastern Time and cover multiple matches across Centre Court, Rogers Court at IGA Stadium, and outer courts. Evening sessions begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time and feature the most anticipated matches of each day on Centre Court.
Television coverage increases progressively as the tournament advances. Qualifying and first round matches receive selected coverage on dedicated tennis channels. From the quarterfinals onward, every match on Centre Court at both venues receives full broadcast treatment across all major international broadcasters.
The official order of play for each day is published the evening before on nationalbankopen.com, confirming which matches are scheduled on which courts and at what times.
Qualifying Round TV Schedule – August 1-2
The qualifying rounds open the 2026 National Bank Open on August 1 and 2, giving fans their first live tennis action of the tournament two days before the main draw begins.
Qualifying round session times:
| Session | Eastern Time | Detail |
| Day session | 11:00 AM ET | Multiple qualifying matches across outer courts |
| Evening session | Not typically scheduled | Qualifying concludes during day sessions |
What the qualifying rounds cover:
Qualifying rounds feature players competing for the final spots in the 96-player main draw. Both the ATP Montreal qualifying draw and the WTA Toronto qualifying draw run simultaneously across August 1 and 2, with winners from each round advancing until the final qualifying spots are filled before the main draw begins on August 3.
Which channels carry qualifying coverage:
| Country | Channel | Qualifying Coverage |
| Canada | Sportsnet and TVA Sports | Selected qualifying matches |
| USA | Tennis Channel | Selected qualifying matches |
| Global ATP | Tennis TV | Complete qualifying coverage |
| Global WTA | WTA TV | Complete qualifying coverage |
Key note for qualifying TV schedule:
Regional broadcasters like Sportsnet and Tennis Channel typically carry selected qualifying matches rather than complete coverage. Tennis TV for ATP qualifying and WTA TV for WTA qualifying are the only platforms providing live coverage of every qualifying match across both cities on August 1 and 2.
First Round TV Schedule – August 3-4
The main draw begins on August 3, marking the official start of the 2026 National Bank Open for the 96 players who have qualified or received direct entry into both the ATP Montreal and WTA Toronto draws.
First round session times:
| Session | Eastern Time | Detail |
| Day session | 11:00 AM ET | Multiple first round matches across all courts |
| Evening session | 7:00 PM ET | Featured first round matches on Centre Court |
What to expect from first round TV coverage:
The first round is the busiest period of the entire National Bank Open TV schedule, with up to 48 matches scheduled across both cities on August 3 and 4. Regional broadcasters focus on the most compelling matchups featuring top seeds, Canadian players, and marquee names. Complete coverage of every first round match is available through Tennis TV for the ATP Montreal draw and WTA TV for the WTA Toronto draw.
First round broadcast guide by country:
| Country | Channel | First Round Coverage |
| Canada | Sportsnet and TVA Sports | Featured matches, Canadian player priority |
| USA | Tennis Channel and ESPN | Selected marquee first round matches |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis | Selected first round matches |
| Australia | beIN Sports | Selected first round matches |
| India | Sony Sports and SonyLIV | Selected first round matches |
| Global ATP | Tennis TV | Every ATP Montreal first round match |
| Global WTA | WTA TV | Every WTA Toronto first round match |
Canadian player priority on Sportsnet:
Sportsnet consistently prioritises matches involving Canadian players during the first round. Fans wanting to follow Felix Auger-Aliassime, Victoria Mboko, Leylah Fernandez, Gabriel Diallo, and other Canadian players should check the Sportsnet broadcast schedule each evening for confirmed match times the following day.
Second and Third Round TV Schedule – August 5-7
The second and third rounds run from August 5 to 7, narrowing the field from 96 players to the final 16 in both the ATP Montreal and WTA Toronto draws. Television coverage increases significantly during this period as higher seeded players enter the action and marquee matchups begin to emerge.
Second and third round session times:
| Round | Dates | Day Session | Evening Session |
| Second round | August 5-6 | 11:00 AM ET | 7:00 PM ET |
| Third round | August 6-7 | 11:00 AM ET | 7:00 PM ET |
What to expect from second and third round TV coverage:
By the second and third rounds, the top seeds who received first round byes are entering the draw for their opening matches. This is when the National Bank Open TV schedule becomes must-watch television, with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, and other top players taking to Centre Court for the first time in the 2026 tournament.
Evening sessions during the second and third rounds typically feature the most anticipated matchups of the day, with Sportsnet, Tennis Channel, and Sky Sports all increasing their broadcast windows to cover the rising quality of play.
Second and third round broadcast guide:
| Country | Channel | Coverage Level |
| Canada | Sportsnet and TVA Sports | Expanded coverage, all marquee matches |
| USA | Tennis Channel and ESPN | Increased coverage from second round |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis | Expanded second and third round coverage |
| Australia | beIN Sports | Increased coverage of marquee matches |
| India | Sony Sports and SonyLIV | Expanded coverage from second round |
| Global ATP | Tennis TV | Every match live and on demand |
| Global WTA | WTA TV | Every match live and on demand |
Quarterfinal TV Schedule – August 8-9
The quarterfinals represent the point in the National Bank Open TV schedule where every remaining match is a premium television event. Eight players remain in each draw across both Montreal and Toronto, and every quarterfinal match features world class opponents with genuine title implications.
Quarterfinal session times:
| Session | Eastern Time | Detail |
| Day session | 11:00 AM ET | Opening quarterfinal matches |
| Evening session | 7:00 PM ET | Prime time quarterfinal matches |
What to expect from quarterfinal TV coverage:
Quarterfinal coverage on the National Bank Open TV schedule receives the most comprehensive broadcast treatment of any round outside the semifinals and finals. Every major international broadcaster expands their coverage windows significantly, with Sportsnet in Canada, Tennis Channel and ESPN in the United States, Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, beIN Sports in Australia, and Sony Sports in India all dedicating extended airtime to both the Montreal and Toronto quarterfinals.
Evening session quarterfinals at both IGA Stadium and Sobeys Stadium are the most watched matches of the tournament week outside finals day, combining world class tennis with the charged atmosphere of a packed Centre Court crowd.
Quarterfinal broadcast guide:
| Country | Channel | Coverage Level |
| Canada | Sportsnet and TVA Sports | Full quarterfinal coverage both cities |
| USA | Tennis Channel and ESPN | Full quarterfinal coverage both draws |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis | Full quarterfinal coverage |
| Australia | beIN Sports | Full quarterfinal coverage |
| India | Sony Sports and SonyLIV | Full quarterfinal coverage |
| Global ATP | Tennis TV | Every ATP Montreal quarterfinal live |
| Global WTA | WTA TV | Every WTA Toronto quarterfinal live |
Semifinal TV Schedule – August 12
The semifinals are the most anticipated session of the entire National Bank Open TV schedule outside finals day, delivering the four best remaining players in each draw into two defining matches that determine who lifts the trophy on August 13.
Semifinal session times:
| Session | Eastern Time | Detail |
| Day session | 11:00 AM ET | Opening semifinal matches |
| Evening session | 7:00 PM ET | Prime time semifinal matches |
What to expect from semifinal TV coverage:
Semifinal day on August 12 receives wall to wall coverage across every major international broadcaster. Both the ATP Montreal and WTA Toronto semifinals are treated as premium broadcast events, with extended pre-match analysis, post-match coverage, and full match broadcasts across all platforms.
Sportsnet dedicates its most significant Canadian Open broadcast commitment of the tournament week to semifinal day, with comprehensive coverage of both cities throughout the full session. Tennis Channel and ESPN in the United States carry both draws in their entirety. Sky Sports, beIN Sports, and Sony Sports all provide complete semifinal coverage in their respective markets.
Semifinal broadcast guide:
| Country | Channel | Coverage Level |
| Canada | Sportsnet and TVA Sports | Wall to wall both cities |
| USA | Tennis Channel and ESPN | Complete both draws |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis | Full semifinal coverage |
| Australia | beIN Sports | Full semifinal coverage |
| India | Sony Sports and SonyLIV | Full semifinal coverage |
| Global ATP | Tennis TV | Both ATP Montreal semifinals live |
| Global WTA | WTA TV | Both WTA Toronto semifinals live |
Arrival tip for fans attending in person:
Semifinal day is the second busiest day at both IGA Stadium and Sobeys Stadium after finals day. Fans attending in person should arrive at least two hours before their session start time to clear security and find their seats comfortably before the first match begins.
Final TV Schedule – August 13
Finals day on August 13 is the most watched day of the entire National Bank Open TV schedule, with the ATP Montreal final and WTA Toronto final both scheduled as premium prime time broadcast events across every major international television market.
Finals day session times:
| Final | Eastern Time | Detail |
| WTA Toronto final | Afternoon ET | Women’s championship match at Sobeys Stadium |
| ATP Montreal final | Evening ET | Men’s championship match at IGA Stadium |
| Exact times | Confirmed closer to finals day | Check nationalbankopen.com for confirmed times |
What to expect from finals day TV coverage:
Finals day receives the most comprehensive broadcast treatment of any single day on the National Bank Open TV schedule. Every major international broadcaster dedicates their full sports coverage to the ATP and WTA finals, with pre-match analysis, live match coverage, trophy presentations, and post-match interviews all included across extended broadcast windows.
Sportsnet and TVA Sports treat finals day as the single most important Canadian tennis broadcast of the year, with wall to wall coverage from morning through to the conclusion of the ATP Montreal final in the evening.
Finals day broadcast guide:
| Country | Channel | Coverage Level |
| Canada | Sportsnet and TVA Sports | Complete finals day wall to wall |
| USA | Tennis Channel and ESPN | Both finals live |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis | Both finals live |
| Australia | beIN Sports | Both finals live |
| India | Sony Sports and SonyLIV | Both finals live |
| Global ATP | Tennis TV | ATP Montreal final live and on demand |
| Global WTA | WTA TV | WTA Toronto final live and on demand |
Key finals day viewing tip:
The ATP Montreal final and WTA Toronto final are scheduled on the same day but at different times to allow fans to watch both matches without overlap. Check the confirmed finals day order of play on nationalbankopen.com as soon as it is published for exact start times of both championship matches.
National Bank Open TV Schedule by Country
For fans wanting a quick reference of which channel carries the National Bank Open TV schedule in their country, here is the complete country by country broadcast guide for the 2026 tournament.
Complete broadcast guide by country:
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming Platform | ATP Coverage | WTA Coverage |
| Canada (English) | Sportsnet | Sportsnet+ | Yes, both draws | Yes, both draws |
| Canada (French) | TVA Sports | TVA Sports app | Yes, both draws | Yes, both draws |
| USA | Tennis Channel, ESPN | Tennis Channel app | Yes, selected | Yes, selected |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis | Now TV, Sky Go | Yes, selected | Yes, selected |
| Australia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect | Yes, selected | Yes, selected |
| India | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV | Yes, selected | Yes, selected |
| France | Eurosport | Discovery+ | Yes, selected | Yes, selected |
| Germany | Eurosport | Discovery+ | Yes, selected | Yes, selected |
| Spain | Eurosport | Discovery+ | Yes, selected | Yes, selected |
| Japan | WOWOW | WOWOW app | Yes, selected | Limited |
| South Korea | Eclat | Eclat platform | Yes, selected | Limited |
| New Zealand | Not applicable | Tennis TV | Complete ATP | Complete WTA |
| Global ATP | Not applicable | Tennis TV | Complete coverage | Not applicable |
| Global WTA | Not applicable | WTA TV | Not applicable | Complete coverage |
Key notes for international viewers:
- Canadian fans have the most comprehensive access through Sportsnet and TVA Sports, covering both draws with wall to wall English and French language coverage
- Fans in countries marked as selected coverage should supplement regional broadcaster access with Tennis TV for complete ATP Montreal coverage and WTA TV for complete WTA Toronto coverage
- Always verify current 2026 broadcast arrangements on nationalbankopen.com before the tournament begins on August 1 as rights can change between seasons
National Bank Open Time Zone Conversion Table
Understanding exactly when matches start in your local time zone is one of the most practical aspects of following the National Bank Open TV schedule from outside Canada.
Both Montreal and Toronto operate on Eastern Time throughout the tournament. Here is the complete time zone conversion for every major session time across the most important viewing markets worldwide.
Day session and evening session times by time zone:
| Time Zone | Location | Day Session (11AM ET) | Evening Session (7PM ET) |
| ET (UTC-4) | Montreal and Toronto | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| PT (UTC-7) | Vancouver, Los Angeles | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| CT (UTC-5) | Chicago, Dallas | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| BST (UTC+1) | London, Dublin | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM midnight |
| CET (UTC+2) | Paris, Berlin, Madrid | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai | 8:30 PM | 4:30 AM next day |
| CST (UTC+8) | Beijing, Singapore, Manila | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM next day |
| JST (UTC+9) | Tokyo, Seoul | 12:00 AM midnight | 8:00 AM next day |
| AEST (UTC+10) | Sydney, Melbourne | 1:00 AM next day | 9:00 AM next day |
| NZST (UTC+12) | Auckland, Wellington | 3:00 AM next day | 11:00 AM next day |
Key time zone insights:
- UK fans have the most accessible day sessions of any European market, starting at 4:00 PM BST
- Evening sessions finish past midnight in the UK and into the early hours across continental Europe, making on demand replay the most practical option for those matches
- Indian fans have day sessions starting at 8:30 PM IST, making them the most accessible live viewing option for South Asian audiences
- Australian and New Zealand fans face the most challenging time zones, with day sessions falling in the early hours of the morning and evening sessions more manageable at 9:00 AM AEST
Finals day timing note:
The WTA Toronto final and ATP Montreal final on August 13 are scheduled at different times to allow fans to watch both. Exact finals day times will be confirmed closer to the date on nationalbankopen.com. Check the time zone table above once confirmed times are announced to calculate your local viewing time accurately.
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How to Find the Daily Order of Play
The National Bank Open TV schedule gives you session times and broadcast windows, but the specific matches scheduled for each day are confirmed through the official order of play published every evening before the following day’s play.
Where to find the confirmed daily order of play:
| Source | What It Shows | When Updated |
| nationalbankopen.com | Official order of play for both cities | Evening before each match day |
| atptour.com | ATP Montreal order of play and match times | Evening before each match day |
| wtatennis.com | WTA Toronto order of play and match times | Evening before each match day |
| Sportsnet app | Canadian broadcast schedule and match times | Updated daily |
| Tennis TV app | ATP Montreal daily schedule and court assignments | Updated daily |
| WTA TV app | WTA Toronto daily schedule and court assignments | Updated daily |
| Tennis Canada social media | Daily schedule graphics for both cities | Posted each morning |
How the order of play works:
The order of play confirms which matches are scheduled on which courts and in what sequence for the following day. It does not give exact start times for individual matches beyond the session start time, since each match begins when the previous one finishes.
For example, a match listed as third on Centre Court at IGA Stadium during the day session will begin approximately when the second match on that court concludes, which could be anywhere from 90 minutes to four hours after the session begins depending on how the earlier matches unfold.
Practical tips for following the daily schedule:
- Check nationalbankopen.com each evening for the next day confirmed order of play
- Follow Tennis Canada and National Bank Open social media accounts for morning schedule updates
- Download the Tennis TV or WTA TV app for real time court updates and live scores throughout each session
- Our Canadian Open schedule page is updated with confirmed match information throughout the tournament
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Conclusion
The 2026 National Bank Open TV schedule runs from August 1 through to August 13 across IGA Stadium in Montreal and Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, delivering thirteen days of world class tennis across two simultaneous draws on every major sports broadcasting network worldwide.
Canadian fans have the simplest access through Sportsnet and TVA Sports with wall to wall coverage of both cities. International fans can follow the complete National Bank Open TV schedule through Tennis Channel in the USA, Sky Sports in the UK, beIN Sports in Australia, Sony Sports in India, and Eurosport across Europe. Fans in any other country have complete coverage through Tennis TV for the ATP Montreal draw and WTA TV for the WTA Toronto draw.
Check the official order of play on nationalbankopen.com each evening for confirmed match times, bookmark our schedule page for daily updates throughout the tournament, and get your streaming setup confirmed before August 1.
