How to watch the French Open: Live stream the 2025 tennis tournament free from anywhere
The second Grand Slam of the year is underway, and it brings the top competitors from the ATP and WTA to the clay courts of Roland-Garros. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the French Open, including free streaming options.
Reigning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek will attempt to defend their titles against stiff competition. Alcaraz sits at No. 2 behind Jannik Sinner in the ATP rankings, having reclaimed his second-place spot with an Italian Open victory earlier this month. No. 3 Zverev, who fell to Alcaraz in the Final last year, is among those looking to go all the way. Novak Djokovic is also in the mix, with three French Opens already to his name, the most recent of which came in 2023.
Świątek, who was ranked No. 1 when she won last year, has had a bit of a rough start to 2025 and currently sits at No. 5 in the ATP. Her toughest competition this year might prove to be No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Coco Gauff. No. 7 Madison Keys has also proven to be a worthy adversary, winning her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January in a shock victory over Sabalenka.
Below, you can find watch options from around the globe. A few countries have switched up their streaming options from years past, so make sure to double-check to ensure you have the right info. Due to the sheer size of the tournament, many viewing options won't be able to show every single match, but you can expect to see top-ranked early-round matches and most of the major matches later in the event.
How to watch the French Open: quick links
Access streaming anywhere: ProtonVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)
France: France.TV (Free)
Australia: 9Now (Free)
US: TNT/truTV
Sling TV (50% off first month)
DirecTV (5-day free trial)
Max (from $17/month)
UK: Discovery Plus (£31/month)
When: Now—June 8, 2025
Notable upcoming matches (times subject to change):
Rebecca Šramková vs. Iga Świątek on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. BST / 5 p.m. AWST
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Kamilla Rakhimova on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. BST / 5 p.m. AWST
Olivia Gadecki vs. Coco Gauff on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. BST / 5 p.m. AWST
Mackenzie McDonald vs. Novak Djokovic on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. BST / 5 p.m. AWST
Kei Nishikori vs. Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. BST / 5 p.m. AWST
Jannik Sinner vs. Arthur Rinderknech on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. BST / 5 p.m. AWST
How to watch the French Open in the US
Instead of NBC and Peacock, US French Open coverage will air across TNT and truTV this year. American cord-cutters have a few different options to explore when it comes to tuning in without cable. You can live stream the channels through a live TV streaming service like Sling TV or DirecTV, or try out Max. Select coverage will also be available through the Tennis Channel, but the bulk of the action will be on Warner Bros. properties.
TNT is available through both of Sling TV 's base plans, Sling Orange and Blue, which carry anywhere from 35-40+ channels. Sling Orange also carries ESPN, while Sling Blue offers local channels in select regions. Subscriptions start at $46/month, but new users can get 50% off their first month. DirecTV also carries TNT and about 25 other key sports channels in its MySports pack. The package also includes automatic access to ESPN Plus. New users can try out the service for free for five days.
Sling TV Subscription
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you're looking for. It's more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members often get a chunky discount on their first month.
Check price at Sling
Max, formerly HBO Max (and soon to be HBO Max again), will live stream French Open matches through its B/R Sports Add-on. This add-on is only available with ad-free plans, which start at $17/month. For more bang for your buck, you can opt for one of the Disney Plus bundles. Ad-free Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max are available for $30/month.
How to watch the French Open in the UK
The streaming options also look a bit different for UK viewers this year. Instead of Eurosport, the TNT Sports coverage will be available to live stream through Discovery Plus. The Premium tier, which costs £31/month, is required to watch TNT. This option offers live streaming for several sports, including motorsport, Champions League, and UFC. Other than France and the UK, coverage remains on Eurosport for the rest of Europe.
How to watch the French Open in Australia
In Australia, the French Open will be available through 9Now. The start of the tournament should air live on 9's Gem channel, and viewers can live stream coverage for free through 9Now. Users just need to create a free account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start watching.
How to watch the French Open in France
The French Open will be shown on France TV in France. The service has a free live streaming counterpart, France.TV, which just requires account creation to use. The streamer sometimes prioritizes French contestants if there are multiple matches on.
How to watch the French Open from anywhere
If you happen to be away from Australia or France during a notable match, you can still tune into your go-to free streaming option with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are cybersecurity tools that enable you to change your electronic device's virtual location. They're popular apps among those looking to access their usual websites and services while traveling abroad or upgrade their online security. ProtonVPN is a great place to start, thanks in no small part to its impressive security features and 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to watch the French Open with a VPN
Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
Install it on the device you're using to watch.
Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
Navigate to your streaming service, such as France.TV (France) or 9Now (Australia), and create an account if you don't already have one.
Enjoy the matches.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
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