The Rolex Shanghai Masters returns to Shanghai, China for its 2026 edition, played from 7–18 Oct on Hard.
What's at stake in 2026
This is a Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 event, 1,000 ranking points to each singles winner, mandatory for the top of the rankings, and the second tier of importance after the Slams. A title here can lift a player twenty rungs up the rankings.
The Rolex Shanghai Masters starts in 102 days. The draw lands a few days before the first ball is struck and lands here as soon as it is set.
The conditions
Hard court is the global default, medium-paced, true-bouncing, tactically neutral. In Shanghai form, fitness and serve quality usually decide who goes deep, more than any quirk of the surface.
Where to watch live
Below is the broadcaster breakdown for the Rolex Shanghai Masters in your country, including OTT options for fans without traditional pay-TV. Switch the country in the header to see the rightsholder where you live, and use the daily order-of-play page on match days to track start times in your local timezone.
Frequently asked
The Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026 runs from 7–18 Oct in Shanghai, China.
The Rolex Shanghai Masters is played on Hard.
Coverage of the Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026 is available on the broadcasters listed in your country guide. Tennis TV streams the ATP globally for fans without a regional rightsholder.
Key facts
Surface: Hard
Tour: ATP
Category: Masters 1000
Dates: 7–18 Oct
Status: Upcoming