UK tennis fans searching for tennis on TV today UK<\/strong> or live tennis streaming<\/strong> options in 2026 face Wimbledon exclusively on BBC and all other majors on Sky Sports. The Australian Open, French Open, US Open, the ATP and WTA Tours, and the Davis Cup are across different broadcasters and time zones — making it hard to know where to watch tennis live<\/strong> without checking multiple schedules. This guide covers the full tennis TV schedule UK 2026<\/strong> and the cheapest way to watch every match live.
Tennis TV Schedule UK 2026 — Grand Slam Broadcast Rights
| Tournament | Date 2026 | UK Broadcaster | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 19 Jan – 1 Feb | Sky Sports Tennis | All courts live |
| French Open (Roland Garros) | 24 May – 6 Jun | Sky Sports Tennis | All courts live |
| Wimbledon | 29 Jun – 12 Jul | BBC | Free-to-air (Centre, Court 1, highlights) |
| US Open | 31 Aug – 13 Sep | Sky Sports Tennis | All courts live |
| ATP Finals | 9–16 Nov | Sky Sports Tennis | Live |
| Davis Cup | Selected dates | BBC / Sky Sports | Selected matches |
| ATP / WTA Tour regular | Year-round | Sky Sports Tennis | Weekly coverage |
How to Watch Tennis Live UK — Cost Comparison
| Method | Monthly Cost | Wimbledon | Australian Open | French Open | US Open | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports (direct) | £39–£44 | BBC | Yes | Yes | Yes | 18 months |
| BBC iPlayer | Free | Yes | No | No | No | None |
| NOW TV Sports Pass | £26.99 | BBC | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
| IPTVSelect | ~£5–£9.99 | Yes (BBC + intl) | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam available free-to-air on BBC. The Australian Open, French Open, and US Open all require Sky Sports Tennis — which IPTV includes as a standard channel with no add-on.
Wimbledon 2026 on TV — BBC Coverage Details
Wimbledon remains free-to-air on BBC. BBC One and BBC Two broadcast daily coverage from Centre Court and Court 1, alongside evening highlights. The BBC iPlayer streams every court via the red button and digital platforms. For Wimbledon live streaming UK<\/strong>:
- BBC One / BBC Two<\/strong> — Main show court matches daily 11:00–21:00
- BBC iPlayer / Red Button<\/strong> — All 18 courts available to stream
- IPTV international feeds<\/strong> — ESPN and Eurosport broadcasts with different commentary teams and 4K HDR
Sky Sports Tennis — Full Channel Guide
Sky Sports Tennis (channel 408) launched in 2024 as a dedicated 24/7 tennis channel covering every major tournament outside Wimbledon. The channel broadcasts:
- Australian Open — all courts, all sessions live (overnight UK)
- French Open — full daily coverage from 10:00 UK from Roland Garros
- US Open — day and night sessions live from Flushing Meadows
- ATP Masters 1000 — Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris
- WTA 1000 — all mandatory tournaments
- ATP Finals — all matches from the season-ending event
All of this is included in a standard IPTV subscription — no sports add-on.
How to Watch Tennis on IPTV — Best Setup
- Get an IPTV subscription<\/strong> — Start your free 24-hour trial at IPTVSelect<\/a>
- Install TiviMate<\/strong> on Firestick or Android TV — setup guide<\/a>
- Search “tennis” or “Sky Sports Tennis”<\/strong> in the EPG — see all live and upcoming matches
- For Grand Slams<\/strong> — use the multi-screen feature to watch multiple courts simultaneously
- Set buffer to 5 seconds<\/strong> for smooth streaming during high-traffic match periods
Frequently Asked Questions — Tennis on TV UK
What channel is tennis on today UK?<\/strong>
Sky Sports Tennis (408) for ATP/WTA and non-Wimbledon Grand Slams. BBC One/Two for Wimbledon. Check the IPTV EPG for exact schedules.
Where can I watch tennis live UK for free?<\/strong>
Wimbledon is on BBC (free-to-air with a TV Licence). Australian Open, French Open, and US Open require Sky Sports Tennis — IPTV at ~£5–£9.99/month is the cheapest option.
How to watch the Australian Open in the UK?<\/strong>
The Australian Open is on Sky Sports Tennis (408). Matches are overnight UK time. IPTV includes catch-up TV so you can watch the day session highlights anytime.
Is the French Open on free-to-air TV?<\/strong>
No — the French Open (Roland Garros) is exclusively on Sky Sports Tennis from 2024 onwards. IPTV includes the full tournament at no extra cost.
Can I watch tennis in 4K in the UK?<\/strong>
Wimbledon is broadcast in UHD on BBC iPlayer. Sky Sports Tennis broadcasts select matches in 4K HDR. IPTV includes both BBC 4K and Sky Sports 4K feeds.
Watch Every Ace, Every Point — Start Your Free Trial
From Wimbledon’s grass courts and the clay of Roland Garros to the hard courts of Melbourne and New York — live tennis streaming UK<\/strong> via IPTV gives you every Grand Slam, every ATP/WTA tournament, every channel — all included from ~£5/month equivalent<\/strong>. No Sky contract, no add-on fees, no missing a single point.
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