How to watch FREE French Open live stream from anywhere: Alcaraz, Gauff, Djokovic, Sinner, Swiatek
The year's second Grand Slam is underway in France as we head into the third round on the clay courts of Roland-Garros, Paris. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch a French Open live stream, including multiple free options.
Keep reading to learn about viewing options from around the globe. Even seasoned tennis fans should take notice, as some countries have changed channels from last year.
The free options highlighted below will require a VPN to watch from outside their broadcast country, but we can show you how to do this further down the page.
How to watch the French Open: quick links
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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 matches:
Jannik Sinner vs. Jiri Lehecka (3rd round) on Saturday
Alex Zverev vs. Flavio Cobolli (3rd round) on Saturday
Novak Djokovic vs. Filip Misolic (3rd round) on Saturday
Jack Draper vs. Joao Fonseca (3rd round) on Saturday
Mirra Andreeva vs. Yulia Putintseva (3rd round) on Saturday
Markéta Vondroušová vs. Jessica Pegula (3rd round) on Saturday
Coco Gauff vs. Marie Bouzková (3rd round) on Saturday
Madison Keys vs. Sofia Kenin (3rd round) on Saturday
Elena Rybakina vs. Iga Swiatek (4th round) on Sunday
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova (4th round) on Sunday
Jasmine Paolini vs. Elina Svitolina (4th round) on Sunday
How to watch the French Open from anywhere
Want to access those free options but aren't actually in France or Australia? You can still tune in 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.
This early in the tournament, when there are so many matches on at once, I've found France has the best selection, even getting involved with the doubles coverage. Some Australian coverage is limited to replays, but they'll get more live matches the deeper we get into the competition.
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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 tournament.
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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 options to explore when 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.
So far, though, we've seen an excellent selection of simultaneous coverage with no gaps for the big players and many lesser-known ones, making it our top pick of all the options.
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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