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WBD extends Roland-Garros rights

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) have extended their agreement that will see Roland-Garros continue to be broadcast on its channels and platforms on a pan-European basis (excluding France) until at least 2030. The new deal, which will extend WBD’s relationship with the FFT to over 40 years, was signed on […]

June 9, 2025

Roland-Garros 2025, TDF continues 5G broadcast trials with France Télévisions

During the Roland-Garros 2025 tournament, France Télévisions’ programmes are being broadcast by TDF using 5G Broadcast technology, with mobile reception tests taking place within the stadium grounds. This new large-scale experiment, conducted by TDF in partnership with France Télévisions, marks a significant step toward the future of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). 5G Broadcast is now […]

June 3, 2025

TNT Sports, Eurosport ready for Roland-Garros 2025

The world’s greatest tennis players are readying to clash in Paris, with TNT Sports’ and Eurosport’s global production of Roland-Garros set to take tennis coverage to new heights. TNT Sports and Eurosport will present Roland-Garros exclusively for viewers across Europe (excluding France) and the US through one global on-site production. TNT Sports will operate two […]

May 22, 2025

Kyrgios to host OFTV’s Smash City

OFTV, OnlyFans’ free-to-view streaming platform, will launch its latest original series, Smash City, on June 13th. Hosted by Australian tennis pro Nick Kyrgios and reality TV personality Sophie Stonehouse,  the competition sees the duo creating high-energy pickleball challenges. Joining them in the action is model, actress and PPA Tour medallist Rachel Starr, serves as the […]

May 21, 2025

BBC, LTA extend rights deal

BBC Sport has secured a three-year rights extension with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to continue broadcasting the HSBC Championships live on BBC TV, radio and digital services from The Queen’s Club, meaning there will be even more hours of live tennis across the BBC this summer. For the first time in over 50 years, […]

May 8, 2025

TNT Sports, Eurosport announce commentator roster for Roland-Garros

TNT Sports’ and Eurosport’s coverage of the 129th Roland-Garros will feature an esteemed roster of commentators and contributors that will be prominently featured throughout the prestigious clay court Grand Slam tennis tournament. This collection of on-air personalities, including Hall of Famers Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Lindsay Davenport, Jim Courier, Chris Evert, Mats Wilander and Boris […]

May 8, 2025

USTA extends IMG deal

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a multi-year extension and expansion of its partnership with IMG, the sports marketing agency. The new agreement will see IMG represent and advise the USTA on both the international and domestic media rights of the iconic US Open Tennis Championships. The USTA has been working with IMG […]

April 16, 2025

beIN extends Davis Cup, BJK Cup rights in MENA, France, Australia

beIN Media Group, the sports, entertainment and media group, has renewed its agreement with the International Tennis Federation for its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) properties across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), France and Australia for multiple seasons. The renewal agreement ensures that subscribers to the group’s flagship sports […]

April 9, 2025

Tennis Channel makes IP distribution transition with LTN

Tennis Channel is partnering with LTN to migrate its 24/7 sports network from satellite to IP-based distribution. By adopting a managed IP distribution solution, the Sinclair-owned Tennis Channel aims to expand its audience reach and unlock new revenue opportunities across traditional broadcast and digital platforms. Tennis Channel is the only place in the US to […]

March 31, 2025

SES wins ATP Media worldwide delivery

SES has agreed a deal to deliver and manage video content for ATP Tour events around the world using Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) and its Sports Content Orchestration Enabler (SES SCORE) platform enabled by SES’s hybrid IP, fibre and satellite distribution network. With more than 200,000 hours of live content per year from 3,200 tennis […]

February 17, 2025By Chris Forrester