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Women’s National Bank Open R64: How to Stream Every Match Live Now
National Bank Open 2026: Your Complete Guide to Today’s Matches in Toronto
Everything you need to know about the women’s tournament happening right now at Sobeys Stadium
What Is the National Bank Open?
Think of the National Bank Open like a big tennis party where the world’s best women players come to compete in Toronto, Canada. It’s one of the most important tournaments on the WTA tour (that’s the Women’s Tennis Association — the main organization for pro women’s tennis).
Key Tournament Details
- Official Name: National Bank Open presented by Rogers
- Current Round: Round of 64 (the first round — 64 players start, winners move on)
- Date: August 4, 2026
- Location: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Court Surface: Hard courts (like the ones at the US Open — fast and bouncy)
- Where to Watch: Stream live on Fubo (Tennis Channel)
- Want to Go in Person? Grab tickets on StubHub
Today’s Full Match Schedule (All Times ET)
Here are all 15 matches happening today, listed in order of start time. The numbers next to player names are their world rankings (lower number = better ranking).
Morning Matches
- 11:00 AM — Elina Svitolina vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
- 12:30 PM — Sara Bejlek (No. 38) vs. Iga Swiatek (No. 8) Big match alert!
- 12:30 PM — Donna Vekic vs. Viktorija Golubic
- 12:30 PM — Maria Camila Osorio Serrano vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova
- 12:50 PM — Rebecca Sramkova vs. Diana Shnaider
Early Afternoon Matches
- 1:40 PM — Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs. Anastasia Potapova
- 1:40 PM — Maja Chwalinska vs. Talia Gibson
- 1:40 PM — Marta Kostyuk vs. Katherine Sebov
- 2:00 PM — Antonia Ruzic vs. Madison Keys American star in action!
- 2:50 PM — Shuai Zhang vs. Jelena Ostapenko
Late Afternoon & Evening Matches
- 4:00 PM — Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Katerina Siniakova
- 5:00 PM — Anna Kalinskaya vs. McCartney Kessler
- 6:10 PM — Clara Tauson vs. Nikola Bartunkova
- 7:00 PM — Aryna Sabalenka vs. Moyuka Uchijima World No. 1 contender!
- 8:10 PM — Lanlana Tararudee vs. Amanda Anisimova
Players to Watch Today
ELI5 Explanation: Rankings work like grades in school — No. 1 is the best in the world, No. 10 is top 10, No. 50 is top 50, etc.
| Player | Ranking | Why They’re Exciting |
|---|---|---|
| Iga Swiatek | No. 8 | 5-time Grand Slam champion, former World No. 1, clay court queen |
| Madison Keys | (Unranked in snippet) | US Open finalist, big powerful game, American fan favorite |
| Aryna Sabalenka | (Unranked in snippet) | Australian Open champion, thunderous forehand, always entertaining |
| Elina Svitolina | (Unranked in snippet) | Former World No. 3, Olympic medalist, incredible fighter |
| Jelena Ostapenko | (Unranked in snippet) | French Open winner, aggressive "go for broke" style |
How to Watch & Follow
Streaming Options
- Fubo — Carries Tennis Channel (link above)
- Tennis Channel — If you have cable/satellite
- WTA Tennis TV — Official streaming service (subscription required)
Going in Person?
- Venue: Sobeys Stadium (York University campus)
- Tickets: Available on StubHub
- Tip: First-round matches mean lots of tennis all day — great value!
Important Notes & Disclaimers
Heads Up!
- This schedule was created using Data Skrive technology (automated sports data)
- Betting/odds links are from The Athletic’s partners — restrictions may apply
- Editorial independence: The Athletic’s reporters are not influenced by partners
- Photos: Credited to Getty Images photographers (Clive Brunskill, Carl De Souza, Filipe Amorim, Valery Hache)
Summary
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Bank Open (WTA 1000 tournament) |
| When | August 4, 2026 — matches from 11 AM to ~10 PM ET |
| Where | Sobeys Stadium, Toronto (hard courts) |
| Round | Round of 64 (first round, 64 players) |
| Top Stars Playing | Iga Swiatek, Madison Keys, Aryna Sabalenka, Elina Svitolina |
| How to Watch | Fubo (Tennis Channel) or in person via StubHub |
| Matches Today | 15 total — non-stop tennis action! |
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Q: What does "Round of 64" mean?
A: It’s the first round of the tournament. 64 players start today. Winners advance to the Round of 32, then Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and finally the Championship match.
Q: Why are some players ranked and others not shown with rankings?
A: The article only showed rankings for a few players (like Swiatek at No. 8 and Bejlek at No. 38). All players have rankings — they just weren’t all listed in the original schedule.
Q: What’s special about hard courts?
A: Hard courts are made of asphalt or concrete with a special coating. They’re faster than clay (French Open) but slower than grass (Wimbledon). The ball bounces high and true — favoring big hitters like Sabalenka and Keys.
Q: Can I watch multiple matches at once?
A: On TV/streaming, they’ll show one featured match at a time. But at the venue, multiple courts play simultaneously — you can walk around and watch different matches!
Q: How long will today’s matches take?
A: First-round matches are best-of-3 sets. Most finish in 1.5 to 2.5 hours. With 15 matches across multiple courts, there’s tennis from 11 AM until roughly 10-11 PM ET.
Enjoy the tennis! Whether you’re streaming from home or cheering courtside in Toronto, today is going to be a fantastic day of world-class women’s tennis.
