Tennis Channel: Watch 1300+ Events & More Without Cable by Streaming Online

I don’t watch The Tennis Channel for the biggest matches, but I need it to catch all the professional tennis action from around the world. As a cord-cutter, I’m fortunate to have several options for watching it without a cable subscription.

In a hurry? Three of the biggest live TV streaming services offer options to watch Tennis Channel live:

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If you are a diehard tennis fan, you need to find a way to subscribe to the Tennis Channel. It offers more than 1,300 events each year both live and on-demand, which means that you will always have something exciting to watch.

This channel also features badminton, racquetball, and other tournaments featuring sports or games that are similar to tennis.

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Streaming Tennis Channel

The Tennis Channel is “cable” (we need to find a better word) channel and so can’t be watched via an antenna.

And strangely, the two biggest live TV streaming services, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, do not offer Tennis Channel — even as an add-on. But there are three major streaming services that offer it:

• Fubo (formerly FuboTV): Comes with 130+ well-selected channels for $79.99/month with many options for add-ons. You get all your local channels and over 35 sports channels. The Tennis Channel is included with either the Fubo Extra ($7.99/mo) or Sports Plus ($10.99/mo) add-ons. Both those also include MLB Network, NBA TV, and NHL Network. All its plans come with unlimited cloud DVR and streaming on up to 10 devices. For more information, read our Fubo review.
• Sling TV: Start with either the Sling Orange or Sling Blue plan for $45.99/month. The Orange plan comes with ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and Disney, but the Blue plan comes with NBC and Fox in select markets. Then add the Sports Extra add-on for $11/mo to get Tennis Channel. You have many other options to create just the channel lineup you want. Both plans come with 50 hours of cloud DVR and you should be able to stream Tennis Channel on three devices simultaneously. Our Sling TV review has all the details. See also our Australian Open guide, French Open Guide, and Wimbledon Guide (Finals).
• DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV): To get the Tennis Channel, you need to subscribe to the Choice plan for $114.99/month. This gives you 100+ total channels including access to its unequaled selection of regional sports networks (RSNs). This plan comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage and simultaneous streaming on up to 20 devices. See our DIRECTV STREAM review for more.

TVs and Devices to Live Stream the Tennis Channel

The three services we’ve discussed support most of the streaming devices currently in use: Amazon Fire TV, Android mobile, Android TV-based smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku, Samsung smart TVs, and web browsers.

Fubo and Sling TV also support LG and VIZIO smart TVs, and Xbox gaming systems. Fubo supports Hisense smart TVs and Sling TV supports the Oculus VR system.

Other devices are supported. See our streaming service reviews for complete details.

What Is Tennis Channel?

The Tennis Channel has been owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group since 2016. However, it was originally created in 2001 and aired its first tournament in 2003.

Original investors in the network included tennis stars Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. Other notable investors included JP Morgan, Bain Capital, and Battery Ventures.

By 2006, it had become the lead sponsor to its first American Tennis Professional (ATP) tournament. The ATP is the governing body for men’s tennis, and its job is to oversee the game and protect the interests of the players. Today, the channel has a broad agreement to showcase many ATP tournaments.

In addition, the channel had also acquired the rights to broadcast the French Open (Roland Garros). Eventually, it would win the rights to the US Open, which it then shared with ESPN.

In 2022, the Tennis Channel is scheduled to broadcast three of the four Grand Slam tournaments. However, as ESPN owns the rights to the Australian Open and Wimbledon, it will only be allowed to broadcast replays of these events.

Starting in 2019, Tennis Channel had acquired the rights to almost 50 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) events. These events were originally supposed to air on beIN Sports, but the WTA decided that it wanted them to be showcased on a network that had a larger audience. Currently, the Tennis Channel is the exclusive broadcast home to Masters 1000 events.

It is currently the only broadcaster of the Madrid Open in the US.

The Tennis Channel is available through most cable providers in the United States as part of a basic package or an upgraded sports package. Furthermore, you can also get this channel through streaming services such as Fubo and Sling.

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In 2017, Sinclair obtained the rights to Tennis.com as well as Tennis magazine in an effort to boost the visibility of its television property. You can also get additional access to live and on-demand content by subscribing to Tennis Channel Plus.

Wrapping Up

If you are a fan of ATP, WTA, or any other major tennis organization, you will want to find a way to access the Tennis Channel. At a minimum, it may be in your best interest to subscribe to Tennis magazine or visit Tennis.com to stay in the loop as to what your favorite athletes are doing.

The Tennis Channel is available from a number of the best streaming platforms. This means that you should be able to find a convenient and affordable way to gain access to your favorite sport. We recommend Fubo although Sling TV is an excellent choice if you are on a budget.

In addition to live and encore coverage of major tournaments, you’ll be able to watch historic events through the channel’s on-demand service. You may also be able to access additional content produced by this network whenever you are in the mood to do so.

Fubo is our top choice for Tennis Channel streaming. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

FAQs

What is Tennis Channel Plus?

TC Plus is a streaming service that allows you to watch live events from wherever you happen to be. You will be able to watch tournaments featuring stars of the ATP and WTA tours. You will also have the ability to watch past tournaments as well. You also get live scores, news, and lifestyle programming. It is similar to, but broader than, the ATP’s streaming service Tennis TV.

Tennis Channel Plus costs $109.99 per year, and the service can be canceled at any time. This service is available through a variety of platforms.

You can get more or less the same thing through TennisChannel.com with a TV Everywhere login from your cable, satellite, or streaming provider.

Does Tennis Channel air Grand Slam tournaments?

The Tennis Channel does air Grand Slam tournaments such as the Australian Open and Wimbledon. However, since the Tennis Channel doesn’t own the rights to these events, they will not be shown live. The US Open will be shown live in 2022, and that event is scheduled to take place at the end of August and end in the middle of September.

Does Tennis Channel broadcast other sports?

Unsurprisingly, Tennis Channel focuses on tennis. But it also airs events related to other racket games. In particular, you will find events for badminton, racquetball, and the increasingly popular pickleball. When it comes to NCAA sports, you may also want to look at ESPN and its conference-oriented channels.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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