It’s that time of year again here in Valencia for the annual tennis open tournament, and as a tennis fan living near the Valencia Tennis Club, I get particularly excited around this season. This year’s event is scheduled for late October, right during an important stop in the indoor hard court season, attracting many highly-ranked players. I’d like to share how to watch the matches online, since not everyone can attend in person.
Official Streaming Platform Options
The broadcasting rights for this tournament are held by several platforms. Tennis TV is the ATP’s official streaming service, covering virtually all tour events with stable quality and multi-angle replays. Additionally, Spain’s local Movistar+ sports channel will broadcast the entire tournament, offering an even better viewing experience if you have a subscription. There are also some free options like certain sports websites that provide delayed streams, though their stability isn’t guaranteed.
Match Schedule Timing
Matches typically start in the afternoon, and considering it’s an indoor venue, evening sessions are scheduled to begin around 9 PM. If you’re in a different time zone, you’ll need to account for the time difference. Here’s a simple reference table for the Valencia Open Tennis Tournament:
| Session | Valencia Time | Eastern US Time |
|---|
| Afternoon | 14:00 | 9:00 AM |
| Evening | 21:00 | 4:00 PM |
| Final | Sunday 16:00 | Sunday 11:00 AM |
From this schedule, you can see that the timing works quite well for American viewers, with most matches falling during reasonable daytime or early evening hours.
Viewing Tips
From personal experience, watching tennis matches on a large screen provides a much better experience, allowing you to clearly see players’ movement patterns and shot angles. If you can only watch on your phone, I suggest using a stand to keep it steady—holding it for extended periods is exhausting. Also, prepare some snacks and drinks, especially for those five-set marathons, as matches at the Valencia Tennis Academy level can last three to four hours.
Last year, I watched the semifinals from home when two players battled through a deciding set tiebreak—the tension was absolutely riveting, not unlike being there in person. While you miss the live atmosphere, watching at home lets you pause and replay spectacular points anytime, which is quite convenient.
I’m particularly looking forward to seeing some young players perform this year. Although the Valencia stop isn’t a Grand Slam, as an important points race before the year-end finals, the competition remains fierce. Hopefully we won’t see another one-sided tournament—several closely-contested matches would be far more thrilling. If anyone has other good viewing options or wants to discuss the matches, feel free to leave comments below.
