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The top tennis players in the world are gathering in Rome this week for the 2026 Internazionali BNL d’Italia, a clay court tournament also known as the Italian Open. On the men’s side, you can expect to see Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic competing, and the top women’s competitors include Amanda Anisimova, Miira Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.

The tournament's first round begins Monday, May 4, and will run through Sunday, May 17. You can catch every Italian Open match on the Tennis Channel. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 Italian Open, including streaming information, live broadcast schedule, and more.

How to watch the 2026 Italian Open tennis tournament:

Dates: May 4-17, 2026

Location: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy

Channel: Tennis Channel

Streaming:Fubo, DirecTV, and more 

When is the 2026 Italian Open? 

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia runs from May 4-17, 2026. 

What channel is the Italian Open on?

The 2026 Italian Open will be be broadcast on the Tennis Channel.

Where to stream the 2026 Italian Open:

The Tennis Channel is available to stream on platforms like Fubo and DirecTV.

2026 Internazionali Italian Open Broadcast Schedule

All times Eastern. All listings below will be on the Tennis Channel and the Tennis Channel app unless otherwise noted.

Monday, May 4

• 5 a.m.: WTA First Round

Tuesday, May 5

• 6:00 a.m.: WTA First Round

• 1 p.m.: Tennis Channel Live

Wednesday, May 6

• 5 a.m.: ATP/WTA First Round

• 6 a.m.: ATP/WTA First Round

• 5 p.m.: Tennis Channel Live

Thursday, May 7

• 5 a.m.: ATP First Round/WTA Second Round

• 6 a.m.: ATP First Round/WTA Second Round

• 5 p.m.: Tennis Channel Live

Friday, May 8

• 5 a.m.: ATP/WTA Second Round

• 6 a.m.: ATP/WTA Second Round

• 5 p.m.: Tennis Channel Live

Saturday, May 9

• 5 a.m.: ATP Second/WTA Third Round

• 6 a.m.: ATP Second/WTA Third Round

• 5 p.m.: Tennis Channel Live

Sunday, May 10

• 5 a.m.: ATP/WTA Third Round

• 6 a.m.: ATP/WTA Third Round

• 5 p.m.: Tennis Channel Live

Monday, May 11

• 5 a.m.: ATP Third Round/WTA Round of 16

• 6 a.m.: ATP/WTA Round of 16

More ways to watch the 2026 Internazionali BNL d’Italia

This Saturday, May 2, David Benavidez and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will face off in a unification bout with Ramirez’s WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on the line. The fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday night, and it’s set to begin at 8 p.m. ET.

You can tune into Benavidez vs. Ramirez at home on DAZN PPV. The fight will cost $79.99, but you can also save a few bucks by signing up for DAZN’s new PPV subscription plan, or by bundling it with another upcoming bout. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the fight this weekend, including the schedule, fight card, prices and more.

How to watch the Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight

Date: Saturday, May 2

Start time: Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TV channel/streaming: DAZN PPV

When is the Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight?

David Benavidez and Zurdo Ramirez will meet in the ring on Saturday, May 2. The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

What channel is the Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight on?

The Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight, including the complete fight card, will be available on DAZN PPV for $79.99. To watch, you'll need to buy the fight on DAZN. You can also save a few bucks by bundling this weekend’s fight with Fabio Wardley-Daniel Dubois (May 9) or Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven (May 23)  or Zayas-Boots  (June 27) for a discounted price of of  $125.99  for both ($138.99 for Zayas-Boots). 

If you plan to watch more high profile bouts throughout the year, DAZN has also introduced a new PPV tier called DAZN Ultimate; for $49.99/month, you can get access to at least 12 PPV fights a year including Benavidez vs. Ramirez, plus over 185 other fights that comes with a regular subscription. It’s definitely a deal if you plan to watch a lot of PPV fights, since many are well over $50.

Where to watch Benavidez vs. Ramirez:

David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez fight card

• David Benavidez vs. Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez; Cruiserweight, for the WBA and WBO titles

• Jose Resendiz vs. Jaime Munguia; Super-middleweight, for the WBA title

• Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Barrera; Super-lightweight

• Isaac Lucero vs. Alan Gutierrez; Super-welterweight

• Jorge Chavez vs. Tito Sanchez; Super-bantamweight