TNT hopes French Open debut puts 'energy and joy' back into tennis coverage
TNT Sports chief content officer Craig Barry says broadcaster plans to mic up players and coaches during French Open.
www.sportspro.comHere’s the latest on TV coverage for the French Open.
- France Télévisions continues to hold free-to-air rights for the French Open in France through 2027, offering wide daytime coverage across France 2, France 3, France 4, and the france.tv platform, including Simonne-Mathieu Court coverage. This arrangement emphasizes universal access to the tournament on public broadcasters .
- In the U.S., TNT Sports (Warner Bros. Discovery) holds the primary broadcast rights for Roland Garros starting in 2025, with TruTV handling related coverage and Max/Discovery+ offering extensive streaming options, including all 16 court feeds and multi-language commentary, marking a move toward a more expansive, multi-platform presentation for U.S. viewers .
- In Europe, Eurosport remains a key partner for live coverage across many markets, with a strategy that includes multiple feeds (Eurosport 1/2) and a broader on-demand/streaming offering through Discovery platforms, especially for regional viewers who rely on Eurosport’s footprint for access to a large portion of matches .
- Additional sources note ongoing updates to coverage plans, including dedicated on-site studios, mic’d-up player and coach moments, and enhanced streaming features (such as timeline markers and multiple language options) as part of the expanded U.S. presentation .
Notes and context
- Availability and exact channel mappings can vary by region and over time, so check your local broadcaster listings as the tournament approaches or when the event is underway .
- For viewers outside France and the U.S., Eurosport’s platforms often provide the most consistent European coverage, with some regions offering select matches on local free-to-air partners if applicable .
Illustration: Typical coverage layout
- Live matches: multiple courts shown simultaneously on national/public networks (France) or multi-channel sports networks (U.S./Europe).
- Streaming: official platforms offer broad access, often with on-demand clips, full-match replays, and alternative language tracks.
- Supplemental: on-site studios, player/coaches mic’d-up segments, and real-time statistics feeds.
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