Japan Open 2025: Dates, Players, Tickets & Live Stream Guide

If you’re a tennis fan, the Japan Open 2025 is one of the biggest events you’ll want on your calendar. It’s held in Tokyo’s Ariake Tennis Park, and this year the line‑up looks hotter than ever. Below you’ll find everything you need – when it starts, who’s playing, how to snag tickets, and the easiest ways to watch if you can’t make it to the venue.

Schedule and Venue

The tournament kicks off on October 5 and runs through October 12. Early rounds (men’s and women’s singles, doubles) are packed into the first five days, with the quarter‑finals on October 9, semis on the 10th, and the finals on the 12th. Ariake Tennis Park is a modern complex with 12 hard courts, plenty of food stalls, and free Wi‑Fi. If you’re traveling from outside Tokyo, the venue is just a short subway ride on the Yurikamome line from Shimbashi.

How to Get Tickets and Watch Live

Tickets go on sale June 15 on the official Japan Open site. You can choose day‑passes (good for any single day) or a full‑week pass if you want to catch multiple matches. Early‑bird prices start at ¥4,500 for a day‑pass, while the full‑week ticket is around ¥25,000. For the biggest matches – the semi‑finals and finals – expect higher prices and limited availability, so set a reminder and buy as soon as they pop up.

Can’t get to Tokyo? No worries. The tournament streams live on the ATP Tour’s official platform and on Japan’s NHK Sports channel. Both offer high‑definition feeds and a few camera angles. If you have a cable package, check if NHK Sports is part of it; otherwise, a modest monthly subscription to the ATP streaming service will give you full access.

Top contenders this year include world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev, home favorite Kei Nishikori (who’s making a comeback), and an up‑and‑coming Japanese star, Yosuke Watanabe. On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek is expected to dominate, while Japanese wild‑card Nao Hibino hopes to pull an upset. Knowing the draw helps you decide which days are worth the ticket price.

Travel tip: Book your hotel near the Tokyo Bay area early. Hotels there often bundle shuttle services to Ariake, and you’ll avoid the rush hour crowds. If you prefer budget options, capsule hotels in the nearby Koto ward are clean, cheap, and only a 10‑minute walk away.

When you arrive at the venue, bring a printed or digital ticket, a face mask (still required in some areas), and a reusable water bottle – there are refill stations around the courts. Food is decent, but if you’re picky, there are nearby convenience stores where you can grab sushi rolls or onigiri before the match starts.

Finally, keep an eye on the official social media accounts for any schedule tweaks caused by weather. Tokyo’s October can be rainy, and matches sometimes shift to indoor courts. Staying flexible means you won’t miss the action you paid for.

Whether you’re cheering from the stands or streaming from your couch, the Japan Open 2025 promises high‑octane tennis, local flavor, and a great chance to see the sport’s biggest names in action. Get your tickets, set up your stream, and enjoy the thrills of Tokyo’s premier tennis event.