How to watch ASB Classic 2026 in Auckland: live stream WTA tennis online, start time, what TV channel?

• ASB Classic 2026: Monday, January 5 to Sunday, January 11
• Daily start time: 5.30pm ET (-1 day) / 10.30pm GMT (-1 day) / 9.30 am AEDT / 11.30am NZDT (local time)
• Free trial: Fubo (US) / beIN Sports
• Access your usual streaming services with NordVPN (save 74% today)

Watch ASB Classic 2026 live streams today, as the new WTA Tour tennis season is back with a bang from Auckland, New Zealand.

One of the traditional warm-up events for the upcoming Australian Open at the end of January, the ASB Classic has attracted a fascinating mix of established names and bright young things in 2026.

The top seed is Elina Svitolina in her return to the tour after taking a break in the second half of last year to prioritize her mental health and recover from some nagging injuries. The Ukrainian can hit winners from anywhere and looked fresh in her first-round victory over Varvara Gracheva.

Arguably the most intriguing name in the draw is fourth seed Alexandra Eala. The 20-year-old from the Philippines enters the tournament as the world No.52 but with a burgeoning reputation as one of the hottest properties on tour. Iva Jovic, ranked No.3 in Auckland, is two years younger and is another young starlet making waves with her first WTA Tour title, in Guadalajara, to her name in 2025.

There have already been some casualties. Second seed Emma Navarro, after an excellent 2025, fell 7-5 2-6 6-4 in the first round to Brit Francesca Jones, who recorded her first win on tour against a player in the top 50. Meanwhile, Venus Williams performed creditably on her latest comeback as she hopes for a wild card in the Aussie Open, but lost in three sets to fifth seed Magda Linette.

Whatever happens this week, a new will be on the trophy, with 2025 champion Clara Tasuon prefering to play the Brisbane International.

Here's how to watch the ASB Classic 2026 tennis from anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and any free live streams below.

How to watch ASB Classic 2026 for free

For tennis fans who live in the US or Australia, you're in luck – there are English-language 7-day free trials to watch the ASB Classic 2026 in your countries.

In the US, you can sign up for a 7-day free trial to the Tennis Channel, which has exclusive access of the tournament. Subscriptions cost $9.99 a month or $109.99 a year when the trial ends. Another option Stateside is to sign up to Fubo, where new subscribers also get a 7-day free trial with access to hundreds of channels for $84.99 a month ($20 off your first month) after the trial.

In Australia, beIN Sports offers a 7-day free trial to new subscribers. You can subscribe direct for $14.99 a month or $149 for a year up front when the trial is over, or you can add beIN Sports to most TV packages.

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Use a VPN to watch any ASB Classic 2026 stream

The ASB Classic 2026 is being streamed all over the world, but what if you are outside your usual country and can't watch your home stream?

Don't worry – this is where a VPN comes in very handy. A VPN allows you to appear as though you're still at home from anywhere in the world, meaning you don't have to miss out because of geo-blockers. We recommend NordVPN, it's the best on the market:

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It's really straightforward to use a VPN to watch the ASB Classic 2026.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the Fubo stream, select 'US' from the listed countries.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Fubo's website and tune into the ASB Classic 2026.

How to watch ASB Classic 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, the ASB Classic 2026 is being shown exclusively on the Tennis Channel, which offers a FREE 7-day trial to new users.

A subscription then costs $109.99 per year or $9.99 per month.

Looking for an 'over the top' streaming option that carries hundreds of other channels? The Tennis Channel is also available on Sling TV and Fubo.

For access to the Tennis Channel, you'll want Sling Orange, which costs $45.99 a month, with 50% off your first month. You get access to over 30 channels, including the Tennis Channel, ESPN, Disney Channel and CNN.

To access via Fubo, after the aforementioned 7-day free trial, it's $84.99 a month ($20 off your first month) after the trial.

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How to watch ASB Classic 2026 live streams in the UK

Fans in the UK can catch the ASB Classic 2026 live streams on Sky Sports. Sky TV subscribers can tune in via the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis TV channels.

Sky Sports is showing a whole host of tennis tournaments this year, including the Paris Masters, with packages starting from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.

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How to watch ASB Classic 2026 live streams in Australia

In Australia, the ASB Classic 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 ASB Classic, 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.

Missing the tennis because you're outside Australia? Use a VPN to access your beIN Sports stream.

How to watch ASB Classic 2026 live streams in New Zealand

Sky Sport NZ is the ASB Classic 2026 TV rights holder (and host broadcaster) in New Zealand.

You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.

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