The WTA Finals 2026 live stream brings the season’s eight most consistent women’s players to Indian Wells, California, from Sunday, November 8 to Sunday, November 15. The tournament splits the field into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals.
World No. 1 and defending champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn due to a virus and will be replaced by Marta Kostyuk. Rybakina, a two-time Grand Slam winner this year, had been set to headline the event. Her absence shifts the spotlight to Aryna Sabalenka, who lost the top ranking this year but remains a strong favorite given her title run at Indian Wells in March and her powerful game that suits the California courts.
Three other major winners from 2026 are in the field: Mirra Andreeva, still only 19, claimed her first Grand Slam at the French Open; Linda Noskova won an all-Czech Wimbledon final against Karolina Muchova, who also qualified; and the American pair of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are set to meet on the opening day. Elina Svitolina, the 2018 champion, has climbed back up the rankings this year and completes the lineup.
Kostyuk will open the tournament against Noskova in Rybakina’s place. A hot microphone at a pre-tournament event also picked up Pegula calling Andreeva a ‘diva’—a remark that adds intrigue even though the two are not in the same group.
WTA Finals 2026 schedule and order of play
The round-robin stage runs from Sunday, November 8 to Friday, November 13, alternating between Group 1 and Group 2 each day. The semifinals take place on Saturday, November 14, and the final on Sunday, November 15. Daily play begins at 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm GMT / 7am AEDT (next day).
Day 1, Sunday, November 8 – Group 1:
- Marta Kostyuk vs Linda Noskova (8)
- Followed by: Coco Gauff (4) vs Jessica Pegula (5)
How to watch the WTA Finals 2026 for free
Viewers in the United States and Australia have free options. In the US, the Tennis Channel is the exclusive broadcaster and can be accessed directly or through streaming providers that offer free trials, such as YouTube TV (21 days free) and Fubo (5 days). Australians can take advantage of a 7-day free trial from beIN Sports.
For those traveling outside their home country, a VPN can help access usual streaming services. NordVPN is currently offering 77% off.
WTA Finals 2026 TV channels and live streams by country
United States
The Tennis Channel holds exclusive rights. A subscription costs $109.99 per year or $11.99 per month. The channel is also available via YouTube TV, Fubo and Sling TV (with the Sport Extra add-on).
United Kingdom
Sky Sports broadcasts the tournament on Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event. Prices start at £22 per month, and a NOW Sports 24-hour pass costs £14.99.
Australia
beIN Sports is the exclusive broadcaster, offering a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a subscription costs AU$16.99 per month or AU$169 per year. The tournament is also available on Stan Sport as an add-on for AU$20 on top of a Basic subscription (AU$12).
Canada
TSN networks carry the event. TSN Plus streaming costs CA$24.99 per month.
New Zealand
DAZN holds the rights, with subscriptions at $14.99 per month on an annual contract or $23.99 for a flexible monthly pass.
Rest of the world
In the Middle East, DAZN streams the tennis. In Africa, beIN Sports, New World Sport and SuperSport are the options depending on the country. In India, the Tennis Channel has the rights, while DAZN covers the rest of the subcontinent. Youku in China and UNEXT in Japan are the main broadcasters in Asia.
WTA Finals 2026 groups and seeds
Group 1: Marta Kostyuk, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Linda Noskova.
Group 2: Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, Elina Svitolina, Karolina Muchova.
Seeds: 1. Elena Rybakina (withdrawn), 2. Aryna Sabalenka, 3. Mirra Andreeva, 4. Coco Gauff, 5. Jessica Pegula, 6. Elina Svitolina, 7. Karolina Muchova, 8. Linda Noskova.
Recent WTA Finals champions
- 2025 – Elena Rybakina
- 2024 – Coco Gauff
- 2023 – Iga Swiatek
- 2022 – Caroline Garcia
- 2021 – Garbine Muguruza
- 2020 – Not held
- 2019 – Ash Barty
- 2018 – Elina Svitolina
- 2017 – Caroline Wozniacki
- 2016 – Dominika Cibulkova
