Tennis

Tennis is one of the most widely televised sports in the UK, with the biggest tournaments shown live across Sky Sports, TNT Sports, the BBC and selected channels throughout the season.

This page brings together everything you need to know about watching top-level tennis on TV in the UK, including where to find live broadcasts, how to stream matches legally, and key dates for the biggest events on the calendar.

Below, you will also find tournament specific viewing guides and TV listings, updated across the season as the major events approach.

Watching Tennis on TV in the UK

Elite tennis coverage in the UK is spread across several official broadcasters, depending on the tournament and surface.

Matches from the ATP Tour, WTA Tour and Grand Slam events are typically shown on:

  • TNT Sports Australian Open, French Open, ATP Tour, WTA Tour
  • BBC Wimbledon
  • Sky Sports US Open, selected ATP and WTA events

Most tournaments can also be streamed live through the broadcasters’ official platforms:

  • discovery+ (TNT Sports coverage)
  • BBC iPlayer (Wimbledon)
  • Sky Go / NOW (Sky Sports coverage)

Coverage varies by tournament, so individual match guides confirm exact channels, start times and streaming availability.

Grand Slam Tennis in 2026 Dates and UK TV Coverage

The four Grand Slam tournaments remain the highlights of the tennis calendar and all will be shown live in the UK during 2026.

Australian Open 2026

Dates: Sunday 18 January – Sunday 1 February 2026

UK TV coverage: TNT Sports

Streaming: discovery+

Notes: Overnight and early morning viewing in the UK due to time difference

French Open 2026 (Roland-Garros)

Dates: Sunday 24 May – Sunday 7 June 2026

UK TV coverage: TNT Sports

Streaming: discovery+

Notes: Daytime and evening sessions across clay courts in Paris

Wimbledon 2026

Dates: Monday 29 June – Sunday 12 July 2026

UK TV coverage: BBC One, BBC Two

Streaming: BBC iPlayer

Notes: Free-to-air coverage of every match from the All England Club

US Open 2026

Dates: Monday 31 August – Sunday 13 September 2026

UK TV coverage: Sky Sports

Streaming: Sky Go, NOW

Notes: Evening and late-night matches from New York

Tennis TV Listings and Match Guides

Throughout the season, individual tournament and match guides provide:

Confirmed UK TV channels

Live streaming options:

UK start times and session details

Court and scheduling information

These guides make it easy to see exactly when and where to watch key matches, whether it’s a Grand Slam semi final, a Masters event, or a headline clash involving the world’s top players.

How to Stream Tennis Live in the UK

Most live tennis broadcasts are available to stream legally via official platforms:

  • discovery+ for TNT Sports events
  • BBC iPlayer for Wimbledon
  • Sky Go or NOW for Sky Sports coverage

Subscriptions may be required depending on the tournament, and blackout rules do not apply to tennis in the UK.

From Grand Slam finals to early-round overnight matches, tennis fans in the UK have full access to the sport throughout 2026.

Check individual match listings for the latest TV schedules, channels and streaming details as each major tournament approaches.

Browse the latest Tennis TV listings below:

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