How to Watch Alex de Minaur vs. Jurij Rodionov at the 2025 Vienna Open Live Streaming
The 2025 Erste Bank Open (ATP 500) in Vienna kicks off on October 20, with Alex de Minaur’s first-round match against local wildcard Jurij Rodionov scheduled for **Monday, October 20, starting no earlier than 5:30 p.m. local time (4:30 p.m. BST, 11:30 a.m. ET)** on Center Court. De Minaur, the No. 3 seed and world No. 7, faces a tricky opener against the 28-year-old Austrian (ranked No. 147), who won their only prior meeting in Stuttgart 2021. Here’s a comprehensive guide to streaming the match live, based on official broadcasters and legal options.
Live Streaming Options by Region
– **United Kingdom**:
– **Sky Sports**: Full coverage of the Vienna Open, including de Minaur vs. Rodionov. Stream via Sky Go app or NOW TV (from £14.99/month for sports package). The match is expected in the evening session starting at 4:30 p.m. BST.
– **United States**:
– **Tennis Channel**: Exclusive U.S. rights for ATP 500 events. Stream on the Tennis Channel app or FuboTV ($79.99/month, with 7-day free trial). Coverage begins at 11:30 a.m. ET; check the app for live updates.
– **Australia**:
– **beIN Sports**: Streams all ATP 500 tournaments. Available via beIN Sports Connect app or Foxtel (from $25/month). Match time: 1:30 a.m. AEDT on Tuesday, October 21 (prime time in Vienna translates to late night Down Under).
– **Europe (Non-UK)**:
– **Eurosport**: Broad coverage across Europe, including Austria. Stream on the Eurosport Player app (from €5.99/month) or Discovery+ in select countries. Local Austrian broadcasters like ORF may air it free-to-air.
– **Global/International**:
– **ATP Tour App/Website**: Free live streams for select matches via ATP.tv (geo-restricted; use VPN if needed). Official highlights and full replays available post-match.
– **TennisTV**: ATP’s streaming service ($14.99/month or $119.99/year) offers live coverage of de Minaur’s match worldwide (excluding some regions like China). App available on iOS, Android, Roku, and smart TVs.
Viewing Tips
– **Time Zone Conversion**: Vienna is CEST (UTC+2). The match is not before 5:30 p.m. CEST, so expect 4:30 p.m. BST, 11:30 a.m. ET, 1:30 a.m. AEDT (Tuesday).
– **Free Options**: Check local broadcasters like ORF in Austria for free streams. ATP.tv provides free access for non-commercial use in many countries.
– **VPN for Geo-Blocks**: Use a VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN to access streams from restricted regions (e.g., UK viewers abroad can unblock Sky Sports).
– **Prize Money/Notes**: Winner earns 20 ATP points and €11,000; de Minaur defends 0 points. Head-to-head: Rodionov leads 1-0 (Stuttgart 2021).
For the latest schedule changes or replays, visit the official ATP Vienna site or app. Enjoy the match!
