Naomi Osaka will play in her first final since 2022 and since her return to tennis last year after the birth of her first child. The 27-year-old defeated Alycia Parks in straight sets and will now face Denmark's Clara Tauson in the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Read on and we'll show you how to watch the 2025 Auckland Classic online and from anywhere with a VPN.
► Dates: Wednesday, January 1 – Saturday, January 11
• AUS — beIN Sports
• U.K — Sky Sports
• U.S. — Tennis Channel via Sling or Fubo
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Taking place just a few weeks before the Australian Open, the Auckland Classic (a.k.a. the ASB Classic) has always attracted a strong field. The men’s tournament has been won by legends such as Roy Emerson and Björn Borg, while the women’s event has been dominated by American greats, with Lindsey Davenport, Venus Williams and Serena Williams all lifting the title.
Held at the ASB Tennis Centre, the action starts with the WTA 250 tournament which features a host of big hitters. Former US Open finalist Madison Keys is the top seed but she will face stern competition from the likes of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and fellow American Katie Volynets.
There is also plenty of talent on the men’s side of the draw, including the defending champion Tabilo who enjoyed an impressive 2024 that saw him climb inside the world’s top 20 for the first time. However, it won’t be easy for the Chilean to keep hold of his crown as there is a strong field in Auckland.
Big-hitting American Ben Shelton will be looking to start the season in style, as will Britain’s Cameron Norrie who was sidelined for the final three months of the 2024 season. French superstar Gael Monfils – who is starting his 22nd season as a professional – will also provide plenty of entertainment for the fans.
The women’s tournament is already underway, with the men’s event starting on January 6. Check out all the TV and streaming details below to find out how to watch the 2025 Auckland Classic from anywhere.
Watch the 2025 Auckland Classic live stream from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching tennis on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the Auckland Classic live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). This software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to a service that's showing the tennis and watch the 2025 Auckland Classic as you would at home.
How to watch 2025 Auckland Classic live stream online in the U.S.
Tennis fans in the U.S. will need the Tennis Channel to watch the 2025 Auckland Classic.
The Tennis Channel is available through most cable packages as well as some of the best cable TV alternatives, including Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Of these options, we recommend Sling and Fubo.
How to watch 2025 Auckland Classic live stream online in the U.K.
Sky Sports is the official broadcaster of the Auckland Classic in the U.K.
If you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll need to pay £22/month to add those channels. The event will be shown across its Sky Sports Tennis and Main Event channels.
Sky Glass is another option. This gives you Sky TV within a 4K TV that has a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar, and without the need for a dish. Prices start at £6/month for the TV, plus a Sky sub on top of that.
If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Now Sports streaming service. This gives you a day's access for £14.99, or you can sign up on a monthly basis for £34.99/month.
If you're not currently in the U.K., you can still follow Auckland Classic live streams on Sky Go or Now from wherever you are by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch 2025 Auckland Classic live stream online in Australia
Tennis fans in Australia can watch the Auckland Classic on beIN Sports.
To access beIN sports you will have to pay $14.99 a month or $149.99 a year. Both options include a 7-day free trial. You can also use the beIN Sports Connect app to stream the Auckland Classic 2025.
Traveling outside Oz? Don't worry — you can still watch via a VPN. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN, but you'll find others in our best VPN services list.
How to watch 2025 Auckland Classic live stream online in New Zealand
Kiwis can watch the ASB Classic via Sky Sport Now. This costs $24.99/week, $44.99/month or $449.99/year.
Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still watch via a streaming VPN. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN, but you'll find others in our best VPN services list.
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