Will the French Open Be Televised? TNT Sports Lands 10-Year Deal
The French Open will have a new home on American television screens starting in 2025. Warner Bros. Discovery and the French Tennis Federation announced a 10-year agreement on Tuesday, confirming that TNT Sports will be the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for the prestigious clay-court Grand Slam tournament. This ends NBC’s long reign, which began in 1975 and continued uninterrupted since 1983.
The deal, reportedly worth an average of $65 million per year, represents a significant increase from the previous $12 million annual contract held by NBC and the Tennis Channel. This substantial investment underscores Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to showcasing the French Open to a broader audience. TNT Sports Chairman and CEO Luis Silberwasser stated their intention to engage not only tennis enthusiasts but sports fans in general.
TNT will be the primary network for coverage, with TBS and truTV providing supplementary broadcasts. Importantly, every single match from the tournament will be available for streaming on Max, ensuring comprehensive coverage for viewers. Digital platforms like Bleacher Report, House of Highlights, and HighlightHER will also feature highlights and additional content. This multi-platform strategy mirrors the coverage of the other Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) currently held by ESPN and ESPN+.
This new agreement brings the French Open’s U.S. broadcast rights in line with those of the other Grand Slam events. French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton emphasized the significance of the deal in maximizing the tournament’s exposure and promoting its growth in the United States.
For Warner Bros. Discovery, this agreement strengthens its existing relationship with the French Open. The company has been distributing coverage of the tournament to 55 countries outside the U.S. through Eurosport since 1989. While the future of TNT’s NBA coverage remains uncertain, the acquisition of the French Open rights solidifies the network’s position in the sports broadcasting landscape. This new deal also adds to TNT’s growing sports portfolio, which includes two College Football Playoff games in December 2024 and four NASCAR races starting next year.
So, to definitively answer the question, “Will The French Open Be Televised?” – Yes, the French Open will be televised in the U.S. on TNT Sports, TBS, and truTV, with streaming coverage available on Max, starting in 2025. This comprehensive broadcast plan ensures that American viewers won’t miss a moment of the action from Roland Garros.
