How to Watch the 2026 French Open: Broadcast, Streaming, and Pricing Guide

The 125th French Open runs from Sunday May 24, 2026, through Sunday June 7, 2026, at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. Play begins at 5 a.m. ET (2 a.m. PT, 11 a.m. CEST) and continues for three weeks, ending with the men’s and women’s singles finals in early June.

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Turner Sports holds the U.S. television rights, delivering live coverage on TNT and truTV. HBO Max streams the tournament online, offering an alternative for viewers without a traditional cable subscription. Both platforms are carried by major streaming aggregators, ensuring broad accessibility.

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• DirecTV – The Entertainment Package includes TNT and truTV. Variety lists the price at $59.99 for the first month, rising to $89.99 thereafter; Billboard reports a promotional rate of $84.99 per month for the first 24 months, then $94.99. A five-day free trial is offered (Rolling Stone).

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• Sling TV Blue – Provides TNT and truTV for $45 /month (Variety) or $45.99 /month (Billboard). An optional Sports Extra add-on costs $11 /month (Variety).

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• Hulu + Live TV – Carries the required channels for $89.99 /month (Variety, Billboard) and includes bundled access to Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN Unlimited. A three-day free trial is available (Billboard).

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• HBO Max – Streams the event directly. The ad-supported tier costs $10.99 /month; ad-free plans are $18.49 /month (Variety) or $22.99 /month (Rolling Stone). A bundle with Hulu and Disney+ is priced at $19.99 /month (Variety, Billboard). HBO Max does not offer a standalone free-trial period (Rolling Stone).

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• VPN Options – International viewers can use ExpressVPN, NordVPN, or PureVPN to reach the streaming platforms (Billboard).

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Turner Sports confirmed its role as the U.S. broadcaster, delivering live matches on TNT and truTV. HBO Max announced that it will livestream the tournament, though it will not provide a free-trial period. DirecTV highlighted its “Choice” package as a comprehensive option for cord-cutters seeking the required channels.

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Sources differ on DirecTV pricing: $59.99 first month (Variety) versus $84.99 promotional rate (Billboard). HBO Max bundle pricing is reported as $19.99 (Variety, Billboard) but the ad-free tier varies between $18.49 and $22.99. Free-trial lengths also conflict, with five-day (Rolling Stone) and three-day (Billboard) offers. No details are provided on non-U.S. broadcast arrangements beyond VPN recommendations.

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1. “The best and brightest tennis players in the world, like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and others, travel to Paris to compete during the 125th French Open at Roland Garros Stadium.” — Variety

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2. “broadcasts of the 2026 French Open with live TV coverage on TNT and TruTV.” — Rolling Stone

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4. “49/month ? Live sports and on-demand content HBO Max will have livestreams of the 2026 French Open, but the service does not offer a free trial.” — Rolling Stone

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5. “DirecTV’s Entertainment Package is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home.” — Variety

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6. “You can access live sports for pro leagues, like MLB and MotoGP.” — Variety

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The tournament’s opening matches begin on May 24, and all listed streaming services will be active from that date. Viewers should verify current pricing and trial availability directly with each provider before subscribing.

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