How to Stream Tennis Without Cable (Grand Slams and Tours)
ESPN holds three Grand Slams, TNT Sports the French Open, Tennis Channel the tours; DIRECTV STREAM reaches all three in standard tiers.
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Who airs what: tennis rights in 2026
Tennis rights are sold per tournament on multi-year terms. Peacock holds no Grand Slam rights in 2026.
| Event / package | Network | Streaming access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open (through 2031) | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited); ESPN on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Orange, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM | Every court on ESPN+; linear shows selected matches |
| French Open (2025-2034) | TNT, TBS, truTV | YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, DIRECTV STREAM; every match on HBO Max | Not on Fubo; full coverage needs HBO Max |
| Wimbledon (through 2035) | ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ | ESPN app; ESPN and ABC on live TV services | ABC Sunday coverage; every court on ESPN+ |
| US Open (2026-2037) | ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+ | ESPN app; ESPN and ABC on live TV services | Whiparound on ESPN+; ABC matches stream in the ESPN app |
| WTA events outside the U.S. (through 2032) | Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel 2 | DIRECTV STREAM (Choice), Fubo; add-on on Sling (Sports Extra), Hulu + Live TV (Sports Add-on), YouTube TV (Sports Plus, conflicting sources) | Tennis Channel's own app is separate |
| ATP tour events | Tennis Channel; Tennis TV is the ATP's own service | As above for Tennis Channel | U.S. deal terms unconfirmed |
Source: docs/research/channel-sports-availability.md, verified Oct 12, 2026. YouTube TV's Tennis Channel carriage appears in a January 2026 lineup but is contradicted by other sources; treat it as unconfirmed.
Services that carry tennis, ranked
Ordered by how many of the three rights holders (ESPN, TNT Sports, Tennis Channel) each service reaches, then by starting price.
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Nearly every channel, at a cable-like price
- Deepest channel lineup, up to 185+
- Regional sports plus ESPN and TNT
- 5-day free trial, unlimited at-home streams
Highest price; regional sports fee up to $19.99
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$74.99/moMySports genre pack; ENTERTAINMENT $89.99
Best cable-like channel lineup
Editorial scoreGood6.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Live TV plus three on-demand libraries in one plan
- 95+ live channels with locals, ESPN, TNT
- Includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select
- Unlimited cloud DVR
2 streams unless you add $9.99/mo
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- On-Demand
- No Contract
From$99.99/moWith ads, rate effective Oct 21, 2026; $109.99 Premium
Best bundle: live TV plus Disney+ and ESPN
Editorial scoreVery good7.4/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Live TV for less, if you can skip CBS
- Lowest-priced major live TV service
- Orange: ESPN, TNT; Blue: FS1, NFL Network
- No contract; cheap add-on packs
No CBS; 1 stream on Orange; 50-hour DVR
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- No Contract
From$45.99/moOrange or Blue; $60.99 for both
Best budget live TV
Editorial scoreVery good7.1/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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The best all-around cable replacement
- 100+ channels incl. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN
- Unlimited cloud DVR, 3 streams
- Intro offer: $59.99/mo for 2 months
$82.99/mo after the intro period
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$82.99/moBase Plan; promo $59.99 for 2 months for new members
Best live TV overall
Editorial scoreExcellent8.0/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Built for fans who need their regional sports network
- Most regional sports networks of any streamer
- Up to 10 streams, unlimited DVR, 4K events
- Free trial usually offered
No TNT or TBS; regional sports fee extra
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- 4K
- Free Trial
From$55.99/moSports tier; Pro $88.99 plus regional sports fee
Best for regional sports networks and soccer
Editorial scoreGood6.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
Key facts
- Rights holders: ESPN (three majors), TNT Sports (French Open), Tennis Channel (tours).
- Outer-court matches at ESPN majors stream only on ESPN+.
- Fubo has no TNT, so no French Open.
- Tennis Channel is an add-on on Sling, Hulu + Live TV, possibly YouTube TV.
- No regional blackouts; time zones are the main limit.
- Trials: DIRECTV STREAM 5 days; Fubo usually 5 to 7; YouTube TV varies; Hulu + Live TV short, sometimes; none for Sling.
Tennis broadcast rights and viewing restrictions
- ESPN: Australian Open through 2031, Wimbledon through 2035, US Open (2024 extension) through 2037. Linear ESPN and ABC show featured matches; ESPN+ streams every court. ESPN Unlimited includes ESPN+.
- French Open: TNT Sports ten-year deal from 2025; NBC lost it after 2024, so Peacock has no Grand Slam tennis. HBO Max streams every match; Fubo has no path to TNT.
- WTA extended with Tennis Channel through 2032 for events outside the U.S.; Tennis Channel carries ATP events too, but current ATP terms are unconfirmed. Tennis TV (ATP) is a separate subscription.
Live TV bundles vs. streaming-only subscriptions
- Streaming-only can beat a bundle: ESPN Unlimited (every court of three majors) plus HBO Max (every French Open match) reaches all four majors, though HBO Max is not ranked and Tennis Channel tour coverage would be missing.
- DIRECTV STREAM carries ESPN, TNT, and Tennis Channel (Choice, per a secondary source; not in MySports). Hulu + Live TV and Sling carry ESPN and TNT with Tennis Channel as an add-on.
- YouTube TV carries ESPN and TNT; Tennis Channel status conflicts across sources. Fubo has ESPN and Tennis Channel but no TNT.
- Even with live TV, outer-court matches are on ESPN+ (included via ESPN Select for Hulu + Live TV). See sports streaming considerations.
Geographic availability and viewing limits
- No regional sports networks and no in-market blackouts.
- The Australian Open plays overnight in the U.S.; a DVR or ESPN app replays matter most there.
- The match you want may be on an ESPN+ outer court or, at the French Open, on HBO Max rather than TNT, TBS, or truTV.
- Tennis Channel sits in a standard tier on DIRECTV STREAM (Choice) and Fubo; on Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and possibly YouTube TV it is an add-on. Sports Extra and Sports Add-on prices are not reproduced here; check the provider.
Pricing comparison
Lowest recurring monthly price, verified Oct 12, 2026. Tennis Channel add-ons and DIRECTV STREAM's Choice tier raise these figures.
| Service | Starting price | Tennis coverage from our research |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV STREAM | $74.99/mo | ESPN, ABC, TNT; Tennis Channel on Choice (secondary source); not in MySports |
| Hulu + Live TV | $99.99/mo | ESPN, ABC, TNT; Tennis Channel via Sports Add-on; ESPN Select included |
| Sling TV | $45.99/mo | ESPN (Orange), TNT (both plans); Tennis Channel via Sports Extra |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | ESPN, ABC, TNT; Tennis Channel via Sports Plus (unconfirmed) |
| Fubo | $55.99/mo | ESPN, ABC, Tennis Channel; no TNT (no French Open) |
See the comparison page, or the ESPN and TNT channel guides if one tournament matters most.
Compatible devices
- All five services work on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG TVs, phones, and browsers.
- No PlayStation app for Sling TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV STREAM; DIRECTV STREAM also lacks Xbox. The ESPN app is on all major platforms.
- YouTube TV multiview helps during the majors. See device compatibility.
Provider comparisons for tennis fans
- DIRECTV STREAM: ESPN and TNT in every package; Tennis Channel without an add-on on Choice; unlimited DVR and home streams; five-day trial. Cons: most expensive; prices rose June 2026 and vary by ZIP. Review.
- Hulu + Live TV: ESPN, ABC, TNT plus ESPN Select for outer courts; Disney+ included; unlimited DVR. Cons: Tennis Channel add-on; two streams; pricey. Review.
- Sling TV: lowest base price; Orange has ESPN and TNT, covering all four majors on linear TV. Cons: one stream on Orange; Tennis Channel add-on; 50 hours DVR for overnight matches. Review.
- YouTube TV: ESPN, ABC, TNT; unlimited DVR (nine months); multiview. Cons: Tennis Channel unconfirmed; $82.99/mo after intro; 4K extra. Review.
- Fubo: Tennis Channel in a standard plan per its app listing; up to ten home streams; select 4K. Cons: no TNT, TBS, truTV (no French Open); repeated plan and price changes. Review.
Tennis streaming FAQ
Where is the French Open in 2026?
TNT, TBS, and truTV, with every match on HBO Max. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and DIRECTV STREAM carry the TNT networks; Fubo does not. NBC and Peacock no longer have it.
Does a live TV service with ESPN show every match at the US Open?
No. ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC show featured matches; every court streams on ESPN+ (included in ESPN Unlimited and in ESPN Select with Hulu + Live TV).
Which service has Tennis Channel without an add-on?
DIRECTV STREAM (Choice, per a secondary source) and Fubo (per its app listing). On Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and possibly YouTube TV it is an add-on; confirm with the provider.
Is tennis on Peacock?
Not the Grand Slams. Peacock has no major-tournament rights in 2026 after NBC lost the French Open to TNT Sports.
Can I watch the ATP tour on these services?
Tennis Channel carries ATP events, but current U.S. deal terms are unconfirmed. Tennis TV is a separate subscription.
Methodology and sources
Rights facts come from docs/research/channel-sports-availability.md and carriage.json, verified Oct 12, 2026; prices render from our dated evidence store. Sources: sportsmediawatch.com (US Open on ESPN through 2037), espn.com (French Open on TNT Sports 2025-2034), wtatennis.com (WTA and Tennis Channel through 2032), cordcuttersnews.com (YouTube TV lineup), agoodmovietowatch.com (Hulu Sports Add-on), tvguide.com (Sling lineup), apps.apple.com (Fubo channel listing), and cordcuttingreport.com (DIRECTV STREAM Tennis Channel tier). Sports rights change; claims on this page expire on January 10, 2027 and are re-verified before republishing. Ordering follows How We Rank with coverage breadth applied first.
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