Where to watch women’s free Madrid Open final: Live stream Swiatek vs. Sabalenka

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Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Iga Swiatek at the 2023 US Open..

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The end of the Madrid Open is in sight. Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka will face off in the women’s singles competition today. If you’re hoping to tune in, then you’re in luck. We’ll show you everything you need to know about where to watch the women’s Madrid Open final live stream for free.

This is a familiar scene for Swiatek and Sabalenka. The pair also made it to the finals in 2023 in a tough match-up that saw Sabalenka walk away victorious. Swiatek currently reigns supreme as world no. 1 in the WTA, coming off a WTA Finals win in late 2023 and an Indian Wells Masters win earlier this year. At no. 2, Sabalenka has also been having a good year and won the Australian Open again in January.

Whether you’ve been following along throughout the tournament or you’re just tuning in to see who will be crowned champion, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn about all of your watch options and make sure to bookmark our Madrid Open hub for details on how to catch the men’s finals tomorrow.

Madrid Open women’s final quick links

Access streams from anywhere via ExpressVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)New Zealand: TVNZ (FREE)US: Sling TV ($51), Hulu + Live TV ($86.98)UK: Sky Sports (various)When: Saturday, May 4 at 12:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. BST / 6:30 p.m. CET / 12:30 a.m. (Sun) AWST.

How to watch Madrid Open women’s final in the US

The Madrid Open airs on the Tennis Channel in the US. For those without cable, you can access it by subscribing to a live TV package like Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV.

For Sling TV, you’ll need to get a Sling base plan for $40 a month, before adding on the Sling Sports Extra option for $11 a month to access the Tennis Channel. In total, you’ll be spending $51 a month to watch.

For Hulu + Live TV, you’ll need to get a base plan, which starts at $76.99 a month, as well as the Sports Add-on for an additional $9.99 a month to access the Tennis Channel. In total, you’ll be spending $86.98 a month. The Hulu + Live TV bundle also comes with regular Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+.

How to watch Madrid Open women’s final in New Zealand

Select WTA matches, including the Madrid Open finals, air on TVNZ in New Zealand. This is a free streaming option that just requires account creation to watch.

How to watch Madrid Open women’s final from anywhere

If you’ll be outside of New Zealand during the match, you can still access the stream with a VPN (virtual private network). A VPN allows you to temporarily change your device’s virtual location so that you can access websites that might vary in availability from region to region. This is a popular option for people looking to boost their internet privacy and those looking for ways to keep up with their usual apps while traveling abroad.

Interested in trying out a VPN? We recommend ExpressVPN, an easy-to-use option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review to learn more and keep reading to see how to use it.

How to watch Swiatek vs. Sabalenka live stream with a VPN

Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.Install it on the device you’re planning to watch on.Turn it on and set it to a New Zealand location.Navigate to TVNZ and enjoy the competition.

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