Does Tennis TV Show the Slams? Full Breakdown

If you've tried to tune in for a Grand Slam match on Tennis TV and found nothing but highlights or a blank schedule, you're not imagining things. Tennis TV is awesome for ATP tournaments—Madrid, Rome, the ATP Finals, you name it—but when it comes to the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, or US Open, you're out of luck. They just don't have the rights to those.

I remember when Callum was obsessed with seeing Djokovic in the US Open, but after half an hour digging through Tennis TV, he was still stuck. Turns out, none of the Grand Slams are live on Tennis TV. They focus on ATP events only and leave the slams to other broadcasters and platforms.

So, if you're shelling out for a Tennis TV subscription only for the slams, it's time to reconsider. There are better options out there, and knowing where to go saves tons of frustration (and probably a few dollars, too).

• What Tennis TV Actually Covers
• Where to Watch the Grand Slams
• Why Tennis TV Doesn’t Stream Slams
• Best Tips for Catching Slam Matches

What Tennis TV Actually Covers

Tennis TV is all about ATP men’s tennis. If you want to watch the big names like Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, or Novak Djokovic during the regular tour, this is where you tune in. You’ll get live matches, full replays, highlights, and even some behind-the-scenes content—but only for ATP-level tournaments.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s included with your subscription:

• ATP Masters 1000 events like Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo
• All ATP 500 and ATP 250 tournaments, from Tokyo to Queen’s Club
• Season-ending ATP Finals
• ATP Cup and Next Gen ATP Finals
• Loads of live doubles matches (which are actually tough to find elsewhere)

Women’s tournaments? Nope, not here. And as much as I wish I could stream Talia’s favorites during the WTA season, Tennis TV just doesn’t offer that. There’s a separate platform called WTA TV for the women’s tour, so don’t get mixed up.

One thing that surprises a lot of people: there are no live Grand Slams on Tennis TV. Even though the Grand Slams feature a lot of the same players, the broadcast rights are all tied up elsewhere. So, while you get wall-to-wall ATP action, the moment it’s time for a Slam, you need to look elsewhere—no matter how much you love your Tennis TV, it just won’t have the majors.

If you’re into stats, alternate camera angles, and can’t get enough of the week-in, week-out ATP grind, Tennis TV is honestly one of the best options. For Slam content, though, you’ll need another streaming service or regular cable access—no way around it.

Where to Watch the Grand Slams

If you’re hoping to see every second of the Grand Slam action, you need to look beyond Tennis TV. Each Slam has its own official broadcaster, and which service you’ll use depends on where you live. No, it’s not ideal having to use different apps for different tournaments, but here’s the lowdown to keep things simple.

For the Australian Open, the main go-to is usually ESPN in the US, Eurosport in much of Europe, and Channel Nine if you’re watching from Australia. With the French Open, it’s similar: US fans use NBC Sports or Peacock, and Eurosport covers most of Europe once again. Wimbledon is a BBC classic in the UK (also on ESPN in the US), and the US Open is another one for ESPN and their platforms. Australia has its own setups with 9Now and Stan Sport, depending on the Slam.

If you’re unsure where to watch in your country, there’s a super handy list on the official Slam websites each year. It gets updated with all the latest channels and streamers. Here’s a quick tip that’s saved me more than once—set up reminders for when rights change. They really do switch around more often than you’d expect.

• US Open: ESPN, ESPN+, and various local channels depending on your country
• Wimbledon: BBC (UK), ESPN (US), streamed on BBC iPlayer
• Australian Open: ESPN (US), Eurosport (Europe), Channel Nine (Australia)
• French Open: NBC/Peacock (US), Eurosport (Europe), Stan Sport (Australia)

Here’s a nugget from a 2024 interview with John McEnroe, shared on The Tennis Podcast:

“The rights deal means if you want all four slams, you’re switching apps or channels all year, but hey, at least the options are better than when we were stuck with whatever was on TV back in my day.”

A lot of people use streaming bundles or short trial signups to catch the slams without paying year-round. It’s not cheating the system, it’s just being smart. Try signing up the night before a big match and cancelling when the tournament ends—no shame, just smooth planning.

Why Tennis TV Doesn’t Stream Slams

So here’s the reality: despite the name, Tennis TV doesn’t show the Grand Slams, and it’s all about broadcast rights. The slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) each have their own exclusive deals with different broadcasters and streaming services. Basically, each slam is like its own business with separate owners selling TV rights to the highest bidder. That’s why you see matches on ESPN in the US, Eurosport in Europe, and sometimes random streaming platforms, not just one official place.

Tennis TV strictly covers ATP Tour events. The ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) runs pretty much every big men’s tennis tournament—except the slams. Each slam is organized independently by the country’s tennis federation, not by the ATP. So, Tennis TV literally can’t legally show those matches live, even if they wanted to. You’ll mostly find highlights, match replays (sometimes delayed), or maybe some quick interviews, but never live slam action on their platform.

It’s confusing, but here’s the thing—anytime you see an app that says it streams every match, double-check which tournaments they really cover. For example:

• ATP Tour events: on Tennis TV, no problem.
• WTA Tour (women’s tour): completely separate streaming, usually not on Tennis TV at all.
• Grand Slams: require a different subscription (like ESPN+, Eurosport, or local TV, depending on where you live).

This setup frustrates quite a few fans—especially those new to tennis streaming. But knowing how it works saves time and makes it way easier to find the matches you want to see. If Tennis TV ever gains Grand Slam rights, they’ll definitely shout it from the rooftops, but as of now, you’ll need to go elsewhere for live slam matches.

Best Tips for Catching Slam Matches

If you’re tired of clicking around only to miss the match point at a Grand Slam, there are way better ways to keep up. Matter of fact, each of the four big tournaments has their own broadcast deals—one subscription won’t cover them all. Here’s how you can actually watch every Slam match without losing your mind or your entire weekend.

• Tennis TV does not stream Grand Slams. Look elsewhere for big slam matches.
• For the Australian Open, check out ESPN or Eurosport in most countries. Eurosport also covers Roland Garros and the US Open for Europe.
• Wimbledon is a bit trickier—BBC in the UK shows it for free, while ESPN has US rights. In Australia, it’s on Channel Nine, and Canada has TSN.
• The US Open goes through ESPN in the US, while Amazon Prime used to stream it in the UK, but keep an eye out for updated deals.
• Roland Garros is mostly on Eurosport across Europe, but in the US, NBC Sports and Peacock stream most matches.

A lot of people use streaming platforms with free trials during the fortnight. Starting a new trial before each Slam can get you through the big matches for free, then you can bail before the billing hits. My friend swears by this hack every year.

"With so many rights split across different broadcasters, checking your local listings and platforms is a must if you want to see every Grand Slam live," says Ben Rothenberg, journalist for The Racquet Magazine.

You can also use VPNs to access free streams from other countries if it’s legal in your region, but this comes with a tech-learning curve.

If you’re more of a stats person, check out this table for current Slam broadcasters by region (as of 2025):

Quick tip: Most streaming platforms now offer mobile apps, so if you’re stuck at your kid’s soccer practice (been there), you can still catch a live set or two. Just don’t forget to pack your headphones so you don’t end up blasting the fifth set tie-break for the whole park.