The WTA is the top-tier of women’s tennis, operating on a global tour throughout most of the calendar year. Tournaments are dotted around all four corners of the globe, stopping by the four obligatory Grand Slams and ending in the illustrious WTA Finals tournament.
The season started in late December of 2023 with the United Cup in Sydney, and will conclude with the WTA Finals in October of 2024. With over 55 competitions on this season’s circuit, there’s seldom a week without tennis, and this guide will help you find the dates and broadcasters for the next WTA event that’s available to watch in Australia.
How to watch the WTA Tour live in Australia
The 2024 Australian broadcast rights for the WTA Tour are distributed between Stan Sport, and their free to air partner channel nine, and the beIN Sports.
The WTA TV rights for every Australian tournament and the four Grand Slams (the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open) are exclusive to Stan Sport, and will be simulcast on free to air Channel Nine. And while the Channel Nine coverage of the four majors and Australian tournaments is not as complete as what’s available to Stan subscribers, it does include select on-demand replays of these same events on 9Now.
For comparison, the broadcast rights for every non-major and WTA tournament held outside of Australia belong exclusively to beIN Sports, and as such are available to stream via the beIN Sportsonline platform.
The list of live tennis fixtures on beIN Sports include the WTA Finals, as well as the remaining WTA 1000, WTA 500 and WTA 250 tournaments. Among the hotly contested competitions in this grouping includes the Dubai Tennis Championships, the Madrid Open, Miami Open, and the affectionately named ‘fifth slam’, Indian Wells.
In Australia, tennis fans can watch beIN Sports and their programming by signing onto beIN Sports directly and paying a relatively small monthly fee, or via their current 7-day free trial offering for new customers.
| Provider | WTA Tournaments | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| beIN Sports | Every tournament LIVE excluding those held in Australia and the four Grand Slams. | Yes – 7 day Free trial |
| Channel Nine | Select live coverage of the four grand slams and Australian tournaments only | No live streaming |
| Stan Sports | Extensive live coverage of the four grand slams and Australian tournaments only | Yes – 7 day Free trial |
It’s important to note that the three beIN Sports channels were previously available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports, but that service was discontinued as of 1 July, 2023.
When is WTA 2024 live today on TV in Australia?
The Australian TV schedule with dates and start times for the next available WTA tournament can be found in the table below.
Check out the latest WTA tournaments and tennis fixtures heading to our streaming devices over the coming weeks.
| Madrid Open | Date (AEST Time) | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid Day 1 | LIVE: Wed, 24 Apr, 8:00pm | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Day 2 | LIVE: Thurs, 25 Apr, 8:00pm | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Evening 2 | LIVE: Fri, 26 Apr, 2:00am | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Day 3 | LIVE: Fri, 26 Apr, 8:00pm | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Evening 3 | LIVE: Sat, 27 Apr, 2:0am | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Day 4 | LIVE: Sat, 27 Apr, 8:00pm | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Evening 4 | LIVE: Sun, 28 Apr, 4:55am | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Day 5 | LIVE: Sun, 28 Apr, 8:00pm | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Evening 5 | LIVE: Mon, 29 Apr, 4:55am | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Day 6 | LIVE: Mon, 29 Apr, 8:00pm | beIN Sports |
| Madrid Evening 6 | LIVE: Tues, 30 Apr, 1:00am | beIN Sports |
Watch or stream WTA women’s tennis live with beIN Sports
FeaturedbeIN Sports is the online streaming service for the beIN Sports channels in Australia, and is the exclusive live destination for watching the WTA 1000, WTA 500, and WTA 250 tournaments, as well as the Davis Cup and the top ATP events.
The beIN Sports platform is easy to access, all you need is an internet connection, and their live content is available to stream with a variety of popular devices. Compatible devices include laptops, desktops, tablets and Smart TV’s, as well as Android, Apple and IOS mobile devices.
Best of all, if you’re a brand new customer to beIN Sports, you can take advantage of a 7-day free trial period. This should be time enough to allow you to watch the next available WTA tournament, as well as other live sport that’s available on the service. In total, beIN Sports is home to over 2,500 live events each year, including a big selection of European Rugby and Football leagues and competitions.
beIN Sports also doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. If you want to continue watching after your trial is over, simply choose between the Connect Monthly or Connect Annual plans.
WTA Tennis live streaming features on beIN Sports
beIN Sports takes the WTA Tennis streaming experience to a new level with enhanced features, including Multi-view, full HD viewing, Language Options, a Catch-UP replay option, and beIN XTRA LIVE. Check out the details below.
| Multi-view | Multi-view allows you to gain more control over your streaming experience. You can watch multiple games simultaneously without flicking between channels and eliminate the risk of missing key moments. As beIN Sports broadcasts games in high definition, you can stream every sport in their lineup in full HD. |
| Language Options | This feature enables access to alternative language commentary for specified leagues that air on channels 1, 2, and 3, such as Serie A, Ligue 1 or available CONMEBOL competitions. |
| beIN XTRA LIVE | beIN XTRA LIVE allows you to access and watch exclusive games via beIN Sports that are unavailable to view on their regular broadcast channels. |
| Catch-Up | beIN Sports provides a catch-up service for all of its subscribers so they can watch on-demand replays of a live event they’ve missed. |
WTA 2024 key dates and schedule
| Event | Date | TV Rights |
|---|---|---|
| United Cup | Dec 29 – Jan 7 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Brisbane International | Dec 31 – Jan 7 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Workday Canberra International | Jan 1 – Jan 6 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Adelaide International | Jan 8 – Jan 13 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Hobart International | Jan 8 – Jan 13 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Australian Open | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Linz Open | Jan 29 – Feb 4 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Thailand Open | Jan 29 – Feb 4 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Abu Dhabi Open | Feb 5 – Feb 11 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Mumbai Open | Feb 5 – Feb 11 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Transylvania Open | Feb 5 – Feb 11 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Abu Dhabi Open | Feb 5 – Feb 11 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Qatar Total Energies Open | Feb 11 – Feb 17 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Dubai Tennis Championships | Feb 18 – Feb 24 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Vallarta Open | Feb 19 – Feb 25 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| San Diego Open | Feb 26 – Mar 3 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| ATX Open | Feb 26 – Mar 3 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| BNP Paribas Open | Mar 6 – Mar 17 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Charleston 125 | Mar 11 – Mar 16 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Miami Open | Mar 19 – Mar 30 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| San Luis Potosi Open | Mar 25 – Mar 31 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Megasaray Hotel Open | Mar 26 – Mar 31 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Credit One Charleston Open | Apr 1 – Apr 7 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Copa Colsanitas | Apr 1 – Apr 7 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Open Internacional Femení Solgironès | Apr 2 – Apr 7 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Billie Jean King Cup qualifying round | Apr 12 – Apr 13 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Porsche Tennis Grand Prix | Apr 15 – Apr 21 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Madrid Open | Apr 23 – May 4 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Italian Open | May 7 – May 18 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Internationaux de Strasbourg | May 19 – May 25 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Morocco Open | May 19 – May 25 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| French Open | May 26 – Jun 9 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Libema Open | Jun 10 – Jun 16 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Rothesay Open | Jun 10 – Jun 16 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Rothesay Classic | Jun 17 – Jun 23 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Bett1open (Berlin Ladies) | Jun 17 – Jun 23 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Rothesay International | Jun 24 – Jun 29 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Bad Homburg Open | Jun 24 – Jun 30 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Wimbledon | Jul 1 – Jul 14 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Palermo Ladies Open | Jul 15 – Jul 21 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Jul 15 – Jul 21 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Prague Open | Jul 21 – Jul 26 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Hamburg European Open | Jul 21 – Jul 26 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| 2024 Summer Olympics | Jul 29 – Aug 4 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Citi Open | Jul 29 – Aug 4 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| National Bank Open | Aug 6 – Aug 12 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Western & Southern Open | Aug 13 – Aug 19 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Abierto GNP Seguros 2024 | Aug 19 – Aug 24 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Tennis in the Land | Aug 19 – Aug 24 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| US Open | Aug 26 – Sep 8 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Jasmin Open | Sep 9 – Sep 15 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Guadalajara Open | Sep 9 – Sep 15 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Korea Open | Sep 16 – Sep 22 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Ningbo Open | Sep 16 – Sep 22 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| China Open | Sep 25 – Oct 6 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Wuhan Open | Oct 7 – Oct 13 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Zhengzhou Open | Oct 14 – Oct 20 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Japan Open | Oct 14 – Oct 20 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Guangzhou Open | Oct 21 – Oct 27 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Pan Pacific Open | Oct 21 – Oct 27 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Hong Kong Open | Oct 28 – Nov 3 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Jiangxi Open | Oct 28 – Nov 3 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Merida Open | Oct 28 – Nov 3 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| WTA Finals | Nov 3 – Nov 10 | beIN Sports / Nine |
| Billie Jean King Cup Finals | Nov 11 – Nov 17 | beIN Sports / Nine |
Other sports to watch after WTA
Looking for more sports to watch? Here are a few other sports that may perk up your interest until the next WTA event round comes along.
What people are asking about the WTA?
What does WTA stand for?
The WTA stands for Women’s Tennis Association. It was founded in 1973 by the ‘original nine’ (including Billie Jean King, Julie Heldman, and Valerie Ziegenfuss) who wanted the standard of women’s tennis to be treated the same as the men’s.
Is WTA the same as ATP?
Almost identical! The WTA is for women and the ATP is for men. The two organisations crossover in some tournaments and some are exclusive to either competition.
Who are the legends of the WTA?
Serena Williams is the name that comes to mind when considering legendary status in the WTA. While she retired in 2022, her sister, Venus Williams is still an active part of the tour. Other iconic players include Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf.
