Is the French Open Televised? Yes, and Here’s Where to Watch It
The French Open, a prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournament, will be televised on TNT Sports in the United States starting in 2025. This marks a significant shift in broadcasting rights, as NBC has held the US broadcast rights since 1983. This new 10-year agreement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the French Tennis Federation is worth a substantial $65 million annually, a considerable increase from the previous $12 million annual deal with NBC and Tennis Channel.
TNT Sports: The New Home of Roland Garros
TNT Sports will be the primary network for French Open coverage in the US, with additional matches airing on TBS and truTV. Moreover, every single match from the tournament will be available for streaming on Max. This comprehensive coverage ensures fans won’t miss a moment of the action from Roland Garros. Highlights and supplementary content will be accessible on platforms like Bleacher Report, House of Highlights, and HighlightHER, further expanding the reach of the tournament.
A Shift in Grand Slam Broadcasting
This new deal aligns the French Open’s broadcasting strategy with the other three Grand Slam tournaments—the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open—all of which are currently carried by ESPN. ESPN+ provides streaming access to every match from every court for these three Grand Slams, with select matches also airing on various ESPN channels. The French Open’s move to TNT Sports signifies a competitive shift in the landscape of tennis broadcasting.
Expanding the Reach of Roland Garros
French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton stated that the agreement aims to maximize the French Open’s exposure in the US and further promote the tournament. Warner Bros. Discovery’s existing relationship with the French Open through Eurosport, which has broadcast the tournament in 55 countries outside the US since 1989, likely contributed to this new partnership.
What About the NBA on TNT?
While TNT Sports secures the French Open, the future of NBA broadcasts on TNT remains uncertain. Negotiations for a new rights agreement with the NBA, set to commence with the 2025-26 season, are currently ongoing. While the network will air two College Football Playoff games in December 2024 and four NASCAR races starting next year, the outcome of the NBA discussions will significantly impact TNT’s sports programming lineup.
In conclusion, the French Open will indeed be televised in the US, moving to TNT Sports under a lucrative new deal starting in 2025. This comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms marks a new era for American viewers of Roland Garros and reflects the growing value of tennis broadcasting rights.
