How to Watch Upcoming French Open Matches for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: June 15, 2026
The French Open is two weeks of clay-court attrition in Paris, and in the US it just moved behind the TNT Sports paywall, so casual fans are scrambling for a way in. There is no free American broadcast at all. Abroad it is a different story: France Televisions streams it free on france.tv as the host broadcaster, and Nine shows it free in Australia with English commentary. A VPN bridges the gap. Below are the upcoming matches, the US channels carrying each one, and the free-abroad routes worth knowing.
The Free Way to Watch French Open
French Open is paywalled in the US, but it airs completely free on france.tv (France 2 & 3) in France 🇫🇷. A VPN makes your device look like it is in France, so that free stream opens right up.
- Install ExpressVPN and sign in.
- Connect to a server in France 🇫🇷.
- Open france.tv (France 2 & 3), create a free account if asked, and press play.
Where French Open Airs Free Around the World
These public broadcasters carry the tournament at no cost. Connect your VPN to the matching country, then open the channel.
Upcoming French Open Matches
No live matches are scheduled right now.
The next edition of French Open runs May 24 to June 7, 2026. Match-by-match listings appear here once the draw is released. In the meantime, the free routes above are ready whenever play begins.
Watching French Open in the US
US rights to Roland-Garros now sit with TNT Sports, so coverage runs across TNT, TBS, truTV and the Max app. To stream it live without cable, the easiest route is a service that carries the TNT networks, such as Sling TV or DirecTV Stream.
French Open Streaming FAQ
- Where can I watch the French Open for free?
- France.tv streams it free in France as the host broadcaster, and 9Now shows it free in Australia with English commentary. With a VPN set to France or Australia, either feed opens up at no cost.
- Why is the French Open not on ESPN anymore?
- TNT Sports picked up the US rights, so Roland-Garros now airs on TNT, TBS, truTV and Max instead of ESPN. That is also why an ESPN free trial will not help for this event.
- What is the cheapest way to watch in the US?
- A service that carries the TNT networks, like Sling TV or DirecTV Stream, is the simplest cable-free option. Sling in particular tends to run introductory discounts.
- Will I get English commentary on france.tv?
- No, the france.tv feed is in French. If you want English, use the Australian 9Now feed through a VPN instead, or just enjoy the cleaner French production with the sound down.
Last updated: June 15, 2026