How to Watch Tennis Grand Slams: Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open & French Open
Find out where to watch all four tennis Grand Slam tournaments wherever you are in the world.
The Four Grand Slams
Tennis fans worldwide eagerly anticipate the four Grand Slam tournaments each year: the Australian Open (January), French Open (May-June), Wimbledon (June-July), and US Open (August-September). Each tournament has its own character and broadcasting arrangements.
Wimbledon Broadcasting
United Kingdom
The BBC holds rights to Wimbledon in the UK, providing extensive free-to-air coverage across BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. This includes the famous coverage from Centre Court and Court One, plus red button coverage of outside courts.
United States
ESPN holds US rights to Wimbledon, broadcasting across ESPN, ESPN2, and the ESPN+ streaming service.
Global Coverage
Wimbledon is broadcast worldwide through various regional partners, with beIN Sports covering the Middle East and parts of Asia, and Eurosport providing coverage across much of Europe.
Australian Open Broadcasting
Channel Nine holds free-to-air rights in Australia, with extensive coverage across their network and 9Now streaming service. Internationally, ESPN covers the US, Eurosport covers Europe, and various regional broadcasters serve other territories.
French Open Broadcasting
France Televisions provides domestic coverage in France. Internationally, similar arrangements to other Grand Slams apply, with ESPN (US), Eurosport (Europe), and regional broadcasters elsewhere.
US Open Broadcasting
ESPN provides comprehensive US coverage as the domestic broadcaster. Sky Sports holds UK rights, and various partners cover other territories.
Streaming Options
All Grand Slams now offer streaming options through their official apps or through broadcasters' streaming services. This allows fans to watch multiple matches simultaneously and catch up on replays.
Match Scheduling
Grand Slam matches are scheduled from late morning through to evening in local time, which can mean overnight viewing for fans in distant time zones. The two-week tournament format means matches are spread across each day, giving fans plenty of tennis to enjoy.
