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ASB Classic 2026: Monday 5 January to Sunday 11 January.
Daily start time: 5:30 PM ET (-1 day) / 10:30 PM GMT (-1 day) / 9:30 AM ET / 11:30 AM NZT (local time).
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Watch live coverage of the 2026 ASB Classic today as the new WTA Tour tennis season returns with renewed vigor in Auckland, New Zealand.

Topping the list is Elina Svitolina, who returns to the tour after taking a break in the second half of last year to prioritize her mental health and recover from some serious injuries. The Ukrainian can hit winners from anywhere in the world and looked fresh in her first round win over Varvara Gracheva.

Perhaps the most intriguing name in the draw is fourth seed Alexandra Ila. The 20-year-old Filipino will enter the tournament ranked No. 52 in the world but with a growing reputation as one of the tour's most popular players. Iva Jovic, third in Auckland, is two years younger and is another young starlet who made a splash by winning her first WTA Tour title in Guadalajara in 2025.

There are already victims. Second seed Emma Navarro, coming off a superb 2025 season, lost in the first round 7-5 2-6 6-4 to Britain's Francesca Jones, who recorded her first tour win over a top-50 player. Meanwhile, Venus Williams put in a strong performance in her latest comeback as she hoped for a wild card at the Aussie Open but lost in three sets to fifth seed Magda Linett.

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

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

Tennis channelwho has exclusive access to the tournament. The subscription will cost $9.99 per month or $109.99 per year after the trial period ends. Another option in the US is to subscribe to Fubowhere new subscribers also get a 7-day free trial with access to hundreds of channels for $84.99 per month ($20 off first month) after the trial period.

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

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2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch a Fubo stream, select “USA” from the list of countries.

3. Relax and enjoy what is happening. Head over to the Fubo website and tune in to the 2026 ASB Classic.

Sling TV And Fubo.

To access the Tennis Channel, you'll need Sling Orange, which costs $45.99 per month with a 50% discount for the first month. You get access to more than 30 channels, including Tennis Channel, ESPN, Disney Channel and CNN.

Access through Fubo after the aforementioned 7-day free trial costs $84.99 per month ($20 off the first month) after the trial.

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Sky Sport Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis TV channels.

Sky Sports will be showing a range of tennis tournaments this year, including the Paris Masters, with packages starting from £22 per month. Or you can use the more flexible streaming option Now (formerly Now TV). Sports membership now starts from £14.99 for a day pass or £34.99 per month.

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beIN Sportswhich offers new users a 7-day FREE trial..

You can add beIN Sports to most existing TV packages or sign up for a separate subscription. It costs AU$14.99 per month, or AU$149 if you pay for the year in advance, after your one-week trial ends.

In addition to ASB Classic, beIN Sports has rights to a host of football and other sports including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and EFL Football and Rugby Championship.

Missing tennis because you're away from Australia? Use VPN to access your beIN Sports stream.

Sky Sport New Zealand is the ASB Classic 2026 television rights holder (and leading broadcaster) in New Zealand.

You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or watch live with a Sky Sport Now subscription, priced from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.

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Who are the best seeds of the ASB Classic 2026?

Seeds ASB Classic 2026

1. Elina Svitolina (UKR)

2. Emma Navarro (USA)

3. Iva Jovic (USA)

4. Alexandra Ela (PHI)

5. Magda Linette (POL)

6. Janice Tien (IDN)

7. Wang Xinyu (China)

8. Peyton Stearns (USA)

Who are the latest ASB Classic champions?

Recent ASB Classic Champions

Women Champions

2025 – Clara Tauson (Denmark)
2024 – Coco Gauff (USA)
2023 – Coco Gauff (USA)
2022 – n/a
2021 – n/a
2020 – Serena Williams (USA)
2019 – Julia Gorges (Germany)
2018 – Julia Gorges (Germany)
2017 – Lauren Davis (USA)
2016 – Sloane Stephens (USA)

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