The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, dates back to 1891. Held over two weeks in Paris, the Grand Slam tennis tournament determines the best of the best in menโs and womenโs tennis. Last year, Iga ลwiฤ tek won womenโs singles and Hsieh Su-wei and Wang Xinyu won womenโs doubles. Novak Djokovic won menโs singles and Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek won menโs doubles. Qualifying rounds start on May 20, and tennis fans all over the world will be champing at the bit to see if fan-favorite Djokovic will return to reclaim his title.
The French Open will be streaming on plenty of live TV streaming services this year, so you donโt have to worry about missing anything once it all kicks off. Ahead, find out where to see all the action once it starts.
Where to watch the French Open
The French Open will be airing on NBC and the Tennis Channel. Both of these networks are available on a few streaming platforms (both within plans and through add-ons). Plus, the French Open will stream on Peacock.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBC | โ | โ | โ | โ* | โ |
| Tennis Channel | โ | โ | โ | โ |
Watch on DIRECTV STREAM
| Plan | Cost per Month | Channels | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment | $86.99 | 90+ | Yes |
| Choice | $114.99 | 125+ | Yes |
| Ultimate | $129.99 | 160+ | Yes |
| Premier | $169.99 | 185+ | Yes |
DIRECTV STREAM offers both NBC and the Tennis Channel, though the latter requires you to subscribe to the Choice plan or above. This streaming service gives you four plans to choose from, and there are a ton of channels with all four DIRECTV STREAM plans, though the higher the tier you pick, the more channel offerings you get โ all the way up to 185+ channels. Sports fans will be happy to find that there are a ton of channels aside from those needed for the French Open, including ESPN, NFL Network, MLB Network, and many more.
Plus, DIRECTV STREAM offers unlimited cloud DVR and unlimited simultaneous streams while at home. It may be a bit on the pricey side, but the large amount of channels (and unlimited DVR) are enticing. There is also a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Watch on Fubo
| Plan | Cost per Month | Channels | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $79.99 | 200 | Yes |
| Elite | $89.99 | 260+ | Yes |
| Premier | $99.99 | 270+ | Yes |
You can catch all the French Open action on Fubo โ as long as you subscribe to the Elite or Premier plans. Both of these plans include NBC and the Tennis Channel. Unfortunately, the Pro plan only includes NBC. With the Elite plan, you get more than 260 channels (including what you need for the French Open), which is a huge amount for a great price. On top of that, you also get plenty of other sports networks, as well as news, entertainment, and more.
Plus, Fubo offers 1,000 hours of cloud DVR and 10 simultaneous streams at home. Youโll no longer have any worries about getting kicked off your stream if someone else wants to watch TV while a match is on.
Watch on Hulu + Live TV
| Plan | Cost per Month | Channels | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulu + Live TV | $82.99 | 95+ | Yes |
| Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV | $95.99 | 95+ | Yes |
Hulu + Live TV doesnโt include the Tennis Channel, but it does have NBC. Beyond that, in its 95+ channel selection, customers will find sports networks like ESPN, NFL Network, Motortrend, and more. So even though you wonโt be able to catch all of the French Open matchups, youโll have other channels to keep you occupied.
Plus, Hulu + Live TV includes Huluโs on-demand library of movies and TV shows, which houses a ton of original programming and award-winning content. Customers will even get a subscription to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for even more entertainment each month. Unlimited cloud DVR is also part of the package deal.
Watch on Sling TV
| Plan | Cost per Month | Channels | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling Orange | $40 | 30+ | No |
| Sling Blue | $40 | 40+ | No |
| Sling Orange & Blue | $55+ | 40+ | No |
With a subscription to Sling TV, you can customize what channels youโre getting and how much you want to spend. There are three Sling TV plans available: Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange & Blue, so you can mix and match a little bit. NBC is available with Sling Blue in some markets. The Tennis Channel is available with the Sports Extra add-on for an additional cost. The add-on also includes SEC Network, ESPNU, Longhorn Network, and more. If you want all the bells and whistles, you can do the combo Sling Orange & Blue plan.
Sling TV also includes 50 hours of cloud DVR, and the number of simultaneous streams varies based on the plan you get โ anywhere from one to four streams.
Watch on YouTube TV
| Plan | Cost per Month | Channels | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | 100+ | Yes |
YouTube TV’s base plan includes NBCโthe only subscription plan it offers. With the 100+ channel lineup, there are also plenty of other sports offerings, like NBA TV, TNT, Motortrend, and more. However, to get the Tennis Channel, youโll need to pick up the Sports Extra add-on for an additional fee. Thatโll also get you PlayersTV, Fox Soccer Plus, PokerGO+, and more.
With YouTube TV, youโll also have Key Plays View, Fantasy Football View, and Stats View for enhanced viewing (and more in-depth viewing analysis while you watch your games and matchups). Plus, YouTube TV offers unlimited cloud DVR.
Watch on Peacock
| Plan | Cost per Month | Channels | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $7.99 | 50+ | No |
| Premium Plus | $13.99 | 50+ | No |
Because the French Open is available on NBC, it will also be available on Peacock โ NBCโs streaming service. Peacock will give you access to live sporting events, including the French Open, that are available on NBC channels. This also gets you access to shows currently airing on NBC and Bravo, so if you need your โReal Housewivesโ fix, youโre all set.
Bumping up to Premium Plus will get rid of the ads and allow you to download your shows and take them with you anywhere (some of them, anyway!).
French Open schedule 2024
- Monday, May 20-Friday, May 24: Menโs and womenโs singles qualifying
- Sunday, May 26: Menโs and womenโs singles first round
- Monday, May 27: Menโs and womenโs singles first round
- Tuesday, May 28: Menโs and womenโs singles first round
- Wednesday, May 29: Menโs and womenโs singles second round
- Thursday, May 30: Menโs and womenโs singles second round
- Friday, May 31: Menโs and womenโs singles third round
- Saturday, June 1: Menโs and womenโs singles third round
- Sunday, June 2: Menโs and womenโs singles fourth round
- Monday, June 3: Menโs and womenโs singles fourth round
- Tuesday, June 4: Menโs and womenโs singles quarter-finals
- Wednesday, June 5: Menโs and womenโs singles quarter-finals
- Thursday, June 6: Womenโs singles semi-finals
- Friday, June 7: Menโs singles semi-finals
- Saturday, June 8: Womenโs singles final, menโs doubles final
- Sunday, June 9: Menโs singles final, womenโs doubles final
Matches start at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m. Eastern.
The schedule is still being updated and TV airtimes are not yet available. Follow the progress here.
FAQ
Is the French Open 2024 on TV?
Yes, the French Open will air on TV in 2024. You can watch matches on NBC and the Tennis Channel on DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo. You can also watch on Peacock.
Can I watch the French Open on Hulu?
Yes, you can stream the French Open on Hulu. Some of the matches will air on NBC, which is available on Hulu + Live TV.
Is Djokovic playing the French Open in 2024?
Qualifying rounds for the French Open will be from May 20-24, which is when fans will find out if Novak Djokovic will compete for the title. He won the title in 2023.
"We often receive complimentary products to review at Sportsnaut. Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team."