When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMinas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The short version: The men's and women's National Bank Open Finals will air on the Tennis Channel (available via live TV services) in the US, Sky Sports in the UK, Sportsnet Plus in Canada, and for free on Blast TV in the Philippines. You can access streaming options from anywhere with a VPN. The Canadian Open reaches its thrilling conclusion tonight with back-to-back women's and men's finals. We've scoured the international viewing options to compile everything you need to know about how to watch the National Bank Open Finals, including free options.Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina will duke it out on the women's side, while Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima will square off in the men's tournament. Keep reading to learn how to tune in from around the world. How to watch National Bank Open Finals: quick linksUS: Tennis ChannelYouTube TV (free trial)Fubo (free trial)UK: Sky Sports (various)Philippines: Blast TV (Free, select matches)Canada: Sportsnet Plus (from $30/month)Access accounts from anywhere: NordVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)When:Women's Final: Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. BST / 6 a.m. AWST (Fri.)Men's Final: Thursday, August 13 at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST / 8 a.m. AWST (Fri.) How to watch the National Bank Open Finals for freeThere are a few different ways to tune in to the National Bank Open Finals for free. In the Philippines, Blast TV is offering free coverage of both the men's and women's finals. While the US doesn't have a completely free option, several live TV services that carry the National Bank Open (like Fubo and YouTube TV) have free trial offers for new users.How to watch the National Bank Open Finals from anywhereIf you're away from the location where your streaming service works, you can still access coverage (including free options) with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tech tools that let people temporarily alter the virtual location on their electronic devices. They're especially popular among those looking to upgrade their online security or keep up with their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad.NordVPN is one of the best VPNs around. It offers an impressive selection of cybersecurity perks and international servers. You can learn more in our NordVPN review. How to use a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.Install it on the device you're using to watch.Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.Navigate to your streaming service and create an account if necessary.If you have any issues, disable your device's and the VPN's ad-blockers, try using incognito tabs, connect to a fresh server on the VPN app, or even try a different protocol in the settings.Enjoy the tennis. How to watch the National Bank Open Finals in the USThe Tennis Channel will carry coverage of both the men's and women's finals in the US. Fans can watch coverage directly through a paid subscription to the Tennis Channel website or app, or via a live TV service.Fubo and YouTube TV are two of the top live TV services that carry the Tennis Channel. Fubo is the cheaper option since the channel is available through Fubo's Sports + News plan, which starts at $65 a month. New users can get $10 off their first month after a free trial. The channel is also available through the pricier Pro and Elite plans.YouTube TV also has Tennis Channel availability, although you'll need an add-on to access it. YouTube TV's main plan costs $83 a month, but a limited-time offer can knock your first five months down to just $68 a month. From there, you'll need to get the NFL RedZone with Sports Plus add-on for an additional $11 a month to unlock the Tennis Channel. YouTube TV plans come with a free trial for first-time customers.Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.Read the original article on Business Insider
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