Tennis occupies a distinctive position in UK broadcasting. Wimbledon — the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament — is a beloved free-to-air institution on the BBC, while the other three Grand Slams and the broader ATP and WTA tours are split across Sky Sports and Eurosport/Discovery+. IPTV covers this entire broadcast landscape in a single subscription.
Wimbledon — The BBC’s Crown Jewel
The BBC has broadcast Wimbledon since 1937 and the relationship between the nation’s premier tennis tournament and its public broadcaster is deeply embedded in UK culture. Two weeks in late June and early July, BBC One and BBC Two dedicate extensive daily airtime to Centre Court and other courts, with highlights in the evening.
Wimbledon coverage is available through every IPTV subscription as part of the BBC channels in your package. No additional subscription or payment is required.
Australian Open — Eurosport and TNT Sports
The Australian Open in January is broadcast on Eurosport in the UK, with TNT Sports often carrying supplementary coverage. The tournament takes place in Melbourne, which is 10–11 hours ahead of UK time, meaning finals and semifinals often air in the early hours — midnight to 9am UK time depending on the session.
US Open and Roland Garros
The US Open (late August/early September) and Roland Garros (French Open, May/June) are both carried on Eurosport in the UK with additional Sky Sports coverage for marquee matches. Eurosport’s comprehensive tennis coverage spans the entire calendar year including the tour events between majors.
Sky Sports Tennis
Sky Sports carries selected ATP and WTA Tour events throughout the year alongside its Grand Slam coverage. This includes events from the ATP Masters 1000 circuit (Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Rome, Montreal, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris) and equivalent WTA Premier events.
A comprehensivelive TV streaming serviceincludes Sky Sports Tennis, Eurosport and BBC channels, covering the complete UK tennis broadcast schedule.
Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup
Team tennis competitions including the Davis Cup Finals (held in November) and the Billie Jean King Cup Finals receive UK broadcast coverage through a mix of channels depending on the year. These are typically included in standard IPTV sports coverage.
Timeline of the UK Tennis Broadcasting Year
Tournament Month UK Broadcaster
Australian Open January Eurosport/TNT Sports
Indian Wells Masters March Sky Sports
Roland Garros May–June Eurosport/Sky Sports
Wimbledon July BBC (free-to-air)
US Open Aug–Sep Eurosport/Sky Sports
ATP Finals November Sky Sports
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wimbledon available on IPTV?
Yes. Wimbledon is broadcast on BBC One and BBC Two, both included in all IPTV subscriptions. The BBC’s extensive free-to-air Wimbledon coverage is fully accessible through IPTV.
Can I watch the Australian Open on IPTV?
Yes. The Australian Open is carried on Eurosport in the UK. Eurosport is included in many comprehensive IPTV subscriptions — confirm with your specific provider.
Does IPTV include Sky Sports Tennis?
Yes. Sky Sports Tennis is included in comprehensive UK IPTV UK Subscription subscriptions, carrying ATP/WTA Tour events, the US Open and Roland Garros.
What time do Australian Open matches air in the UK?
The Australian Open is played in Melbourne (AEDT, UTC+11 in January). UK viewers face midnight to 9am broadcasts for day sessions and late night to early morning for evening sessions. Finals are typically broadcast from around midnight UK time.
Can I watch the ATP Finals on IPTV?
Yes. The ATP Finals in Turin each November are broadcast on Sky Sports, included in comprehensive IPTV subscriptions.
Conclusion
Tennis fans in the UK enjoy some of the most diverse free and subscription coverage of any sport. IPTV consolidates the entire picture — Wimbledon on BBC, Grand Slams on Eurosport, tour events on Sky Sports — into a single subscription. The sport’s year-round calendar means IPTV delivers consistent value for tennis fans throughout the twelve months.
