I’m no longer tied to cable and satellite to watch tennis. In fact, streaming services now give me better access to matches — especially when I want to watch beyond just the most popular games.
In a hurry? The streaming services that provide you with all the channels you need to enjoy the whole tennis season are:
- Fubo: This sports-first streaming service comes with 150+ well-selected channels. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
- DIRECTV STREAM: Great full cable replacement service. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
- Sling TV: Get the channels you want with this low-cost service. Save 50% on Sling TV now!
Table Of Contents
The following sections will fill you in on everything you need to know about streaming tennis without a cable connection. You’ll find out where the big events are airing and how to get the channels you need so that you don’t miss a beat.
So, whether you’ve cut the cord or you’re in the research phase, this guide should be able to walk you through how to watch tennis online without cable.
Channels to Watch Top Tennis Tournaments
Channels will vary based on the tennis championship or match you’re trying to watch. That said, there are a variety of channels that are good to have if you’re a tennis fan. I’ll get more into that in the sections below, but you’ll want a mix of local channels, ESPN, regional sports channels from FOX and NBC Sports, and of course, the Tennis Channel.
You’ll be able to watch all of the major tennis tournaments online without cable, assuming you have the right channels. Luckily, these days you can find all of the channels you had with cable and sometimes more through your average streaming service. Here are some of the popular tennis tournaments with a rundown on where you can find them.
Australian Open — If you want to watch the Australian Open online, you’ll need ESPN as they have the rights to the tournament, currently. That means that you have two options, you can watch it directly through ESPN or you can use the WatchESPN app if the streaming service you choose allows it. One of the cheapest options for ESPN without cable is Sling TV, for $45.99/month.
French Open — If you’re looking for the French Open, you’ll find that the rights are split between NBC Sports and the Tennis Channel. While Fubo is your best bet to get both channels, a lower cost choice is Sling TV with a side of Peacock is cheaper and still provides coverage of the entire tournament. That said, many services offer NBC and some also offer Tennis, as well.
US Open — The US Open is offered on ESPN, which means that like the Australian Open, you can watch through ESPN and WatchESPN through a wide variety of streaming services. Keep in mind, if you sign up while the tournament is taking place, you’ll be able to watch some of it for free.
Wimbledon — If you’re looking for a free option, you can check out Wimbledon’s Live Stream, which will let you watch some matches and coverage at no charge. The bulk of the coverage will be available through ESPN with some replay matches on ABC. While ABC is best found using a digital antenna, if you want complete streaming coverage, your best bet here would be Hulu Live, as they offer local channels to more markets than their competition.
How to Watch Tennis Online Cable-Free
There are many options for streaming tennis.
| Service | Price | Channels | DVR (hrs) | Screens |
 | $79.99 | 150+ | unlimited | 10 |
 | $86.99 | 90+ | unlimited | unlimited |
 | $82.99 | 95+ | unlimited | 2 |
 | $45.99 | 30+ | 50 | 1/3 |
 | $82.99 | 100+ | unlimited | 3 |
Streaming Features
All these streaming services allow you to watch on multiple devices (with the exception of the Sling Orange channels) so you can watch tennis while your kids watch cartoons. Also, they provide a cloud DVR as standard.
The streaming services support most devices in use today including Amazon Fire TV, Android mobile devices, Android TV smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku, Samsung smart TVs, and web browsers. Other devices like gaming consoles are also widely supported.
Other Ways to Watch Tennis without Cable
If you’re not looking for a full cable replacement when it comes to streaming tennis, there are some other options. Here are a few more ways you can watch tennis without cable.
- Antenna: Many sporting events will air on local channels. In the case of tennis, you’ll see some live matches on NBC, ABC, and other local channels. You can watch these for free in HD with a digital antenna.
- ESPN+: Offers extra content from Grand Slam tennis including the US Open, Wimbledon, and Australia Open. See our ESPN+ review.
2025 Tennis Events
Tennis is an extremely active sport. There are often two tournaments going on at the same time. The place to look is Tennis Channel because it provides live coverage of everything.
Major Events
This is a list of the Grand Slam events:
- Jan 12 – Jan 26: Australian Open – Melbourne Park
- May 25 – Jun 8: French Open – Stade Roland Garros
- Jun 30 – Jul 13: The Championships Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
- Aug 25 – Sep 7: US Open – USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Our Choice
As you can see, there are several ways to watch tennis online and you don’t need cable to do it. You’ll be well served by any of the services I’ve discussed. But Fubo is my top choice for tennis fans. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
FAQs
Is tennis an Olympic sport?
The sports featured in the Olympics change over time. Tennis was at the first Olympics in 1896 with men’s singles and doubles. In 1900, women’s singles and mixed doubles were added. Various forms of tennis were in the Olympics through 1924. They were discontinued until 1988. Men’s and Women’s singles and doubles have been at every Game since then. In 2012, mixed doubles was added.
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