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- French Open 2026: Sunday, May 24 to Sunday, June 7
- Daily start time: 5am ET / 10am BST / 7pm AEST
- Best FREE stream: 9Now (AUS)
- Access your usual streaming services with NordVPN
Watch French Open 2026 live streams, as tennis’ second grand slam of the season returns to the clay courts at Roland-Garros in Paris. With defending men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, Jannik Sinner will be seeking a first title in the French capital, while a wide open women’s event features Coco Gauff defending her crown.
Sinner doesn’t exactly have history on his side. Given 14-time champion Rafael Nadal’s domination at Roland-Garros, followed by Alcaraz’s three victories, there have only been five non-Spanish tournament winners since 2004. But the Italian world number one has five wins on tour this year, including the recent Italian Open to complete a career Golden Masters of all nine 1000 events.
Novak Djokovic has won here three times (Swiss duo Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka are the only other non-Spaniard champions in the past 22 years) but the 24-time grand slam winner has struggled with injury since losing the Australian Open final to Alcaraz earlier this year.
He also has a tough draw, beginning against big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, with Joao Fonseca and Casper Ruud also in his section. Ruud and Daniil Medvedev, both major finalists, have found some form recently while the 2024 runner-up Alexander Zverev will hope to go deep again.
The women’s event is wide open. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka has won three WTA tournaments in 2026, including the Sunshine Double at Indian Wells and Miami Open, but has lost two of her past three matches on clay to bring doubt to her chances.
Elena Rybakina, Sabalenka’s conqueror in the Australian Open final earlier this year, has had her own struggles on the dirt in recent weeks but has the big-hitting pedigree to challenge. You can’t count out four-time champion Iga Świątek, either, the Pole having found some form to be seeded third, ahead of defending champion Gauff.
Keep an eye out, too, for Marta Kostyuk and resurgent Elina Svitolina, who have won WTA 1000 clay-court events in Madrid and Rome, respectively.
Here’s how to watch the French Open 2026 tennis from anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and any free live streams below.
How to watch French Open 2026 for FREE
Roland-Garros 2026 will be streamed live and for free in many countries around the world, with the best English-language coverage available in Australia on 9Now.
🇦🇺 Australia: 9Now
🇫🇷 France: France TV
🇨🇭 Switzerland: RSI / SRF
🇦🇹 Austria: ServusTV
🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF
In the United States, the Bleacher Report’s YouTube channel will be showing two hours of play for FREE in The Mac Zone with John and Patrick McEnroe. That’s from 9am to 11am ET (May 24-29 only).
The majority of the French Open 2026 TV coverage in the US is on TNT and truTV, which can be accessed directly or via ‘over the top’ streaming providers that offer free trials, our favorites are:
Traveling outside your home country for the tournament? Use NordVPN to get past geo-blockers and tune in to your regular tennis live streams.
Use a VPN to watch any French Open 2026 stream
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the French Open 2026 on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Roland-Garros 2026 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country, regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business.
Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
It’s really straightforward to use a VPN to watch the French Open 2026.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is one of our favorites.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the 9Now stream, select ‘Australia’ from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 9Now’s website and tune into Roland-Garros 2026.
How to watch French Open 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, the French Open 2026 is being shown on TNT and truTV.
These channels are available via many cable package but what if you’re looking for an an OTT cable alternative that carries hundreds of other channels?
TNT and truTV are also available on YouTube TV, Sling TV (via its Blue package) and DirecTV. As we’ve mentioned above, both YouTube TV and DirecTV come with free-trial options.
HBO Max, meanwhile, is the dedicated streaming home of the entire tournament in the US. Prices for a Basic with ads plan start from $10.99, while you can bundle with Disney+, and Hulu for $19.99.
Outside the US for this tournament? Use NordVPN to unlock your stream of Roland-Garros 2026.
How to watch French Open 2026 live streams in the UK
Tennis fans in the UK can watch the French Open 2026 on TNT Sports.
To access this you’ll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via HBO Max that includes TNT Sports. The best value streaming package is £25.99 a month for a 12-month term.
You will also have access to the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football plus Tour de France cycling, rugby, wrestling, UFC, and MotoGP.
If you’re traveling overseas, don’t worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch your usual Roland-Garros 2026 service from abroad.
How to watch French Open 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, the French Open 2026 coverage is split between 9Now and Stan Sport.
As we’ve mentioned above, 9Now is a free streaming option if you’re an Australian citizen.
There’s also exhaustive coverage of every court via Stan Sport. You’ll need a Stan Sport add-on for AU$20 in addition to a Basic subscription that costs AU$12.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were back home.
How to watch French Open 2026 live streams in Canada
Tennis fans in Canada can live stream the French Open 2026 on the TSN network of channels.
If you don’t have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA$8 a month or $80 each year.
Outside Canada while Roland-Garros 2026 is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.
How to watch French Open 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ is the French Open 2026 TV rights holder in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Missing a game due to work commitments abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch French Open 2026 live streams anywhere else
In the North Africa and the Middle East, beIN Sports has the tennis live streams. In Sub-Saharan Africa Canal+ and SuperSport are the places to go, depending on your country.
In India and the subcontinent, it’s Sony Pictures Networks, while CMG and Tencent in China and WOWOW in Japan are the most prominent broadcasters in Asia.
In France, France TV is the home to the vast majority of coverage, though Prime Video in country has exclusive coverage of the featured match in the 11 evening sessions, including two quarter-finals.
A handy list of broadcasters from all around the world is provided by tournament organizers here.
Away from home at the moment? Don’t forget NordVPN will give you access to your regular streaming service.
French Open 2026 Q&A
Who are the French Open 2026 seeds?
French Open 2026 seeds
Men
1. Jannik Sinner
2. Alexander Zverev
3. Novak Djokovic
4. Félix Auger-Aliassime
5. Ben Shelton
6. Daniil Medvedev
7. Taylor Fritz
8. Alex de Minaur
9. Alexander Bublik
10. Flavio Cobolli
11. Andrey Rublev
12. Jiří Lehečka
13. Karen Khachanov
14. Luciano Darderi
15. Casper Ruud
16. Valentin Vacherot
17. Arthur Fils
18. Learner Tien
19. Frances Tiafoe
20. Cameron Norrie
21. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
22. Arthur Rinderknech
23. Tomás Martín Etcheverry
24. Tommy Paul
25. Francisco Cerúndolo
26. Jakub Menšík
27. Rafael Jódar
28. João Fonseca
29. Tallon Griekspoor
30. Corentin Moutet
31. Brandon Nakashima
32. Ugo Humbert
Women
1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Elena Rybakina
3. Iga Świątek
4. Coco Gauff
5. Jessica Pegula
6. Amanda Anisimova
7. Elina Svitolina
8. Mirra Andreeva
9. Victoria Mboko
10. Karolina Muchová
11. Belinda Bencic
12. Linda Nosková
13. Jasmine Paolini
14. Ekaterina Alexandrova
15. Marta Kostyuk
16. Naomi Osaka
17. Iva Jovic
18. Sorana Cîrstea
19. Madison Keys
20. Liudmila Samsonova
21. Clara Tauson
22. Anna Kalinskaya
23. Elise Mertens
24. Leylah Fernandez
25. Diana Shnaider
26. Hailey Baptiste
27. Marie Bouzková
28. Anastasia Potapova
29. Jeļena Ostapenko
30. Ann Li
31. Cristina Bucșa
32. Wang Xinyu
Who are the recent French Open champions?
Recent French Open champions
Men’s champions
2025: Carlos Alcaraz
2024: Carlos Alcaraz
2023: Novak Djokovic
2022: Rafael Nadal
2021: Novak Djokovic
2020: Rafael Nadal
2019: Rafael Nadal
2018: Rafael Nadal
2017: Rafael Nadal
2016: Novak Djokovic
Women’s champions
2025: Coco Gauff
2024: Iga Swiatek
2023: Iga Swiatek
2022: Iga Swiatek
2021: Barbara Krejcikova
2020: Iga Swiatek
2019: Ashleigh Barty
2018: Simona Halep
2017: Jelena Ostapenko
2016: Garbine Muguruza
What is the French Open 2026 schedule?
Schedule
Sunday, May 24 to Tuesday, May 26
Men’s & Women’s first rounds
Wednesday, May 27 to Thursday, May 28
Men’s & Women’s second rounds
Friday, May 29 to Saturday, May 30
Men’s & Women’s third rounds
Sunday, May 31 to Monday, June 1
Men’s & Women’s fourth rounds
Tuesday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 3
Men’s & Women’s quarterfinals
Thursday, June 4
Women’s semifinals
Friday, June 5
Men’s semifinals
Saturday, June 6
Women’s final
Sunday, June 7
Men’s final
What are the daily French Open 2026 start times?
Day Session:
5am ET / 2am PT / 10am BST / 7pm AEST
Evening Session:
2.15pm ET / 11.15am PT / 7.15pm BST / 4.15am AEST (+1day)
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