How to Watch the 2026 French Open Online and Without Cable: Full TV Schedule and Streaming Guide

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What Changed: The French Open Is No Longer on NBC or ESPN

If you haven't watched the French Open since 2024, you need to know this: Roland Garros moved to TNT Sports. Warner Bros. Discovery signed a 10-year deal starting in 2025, pulling the tournament away from NBC, which had carried it for decades.

That means the French Open now airs on:

• TNT as the lead TV network (included with DIRECTV MySports)
• truTV as the secondary/overflow TV network (also included with MySports)
• Max (HBO Max) as the exclusive streaming home for every match (available as a standalone subscription or add-on)
• Tennis Channel for first-ball-of-the-day coverage, doubles, juniors, and nightly recaps (also included with MySports)

In other words, DIRECTV MySports covers all three TV channels that carry the French Open. That's not a coincidence. MySports was built to include the full Turner Sports lineup (TNT, TBS, truTV), and that same lineup is what carries Roland Garros.

Fubo does not carry TNT, truTV, or Max. If you're on Fubo, you have no way to watch the French Open on TV. This is the same Turner Sports gap that affects NHL, March Madness, and MLB Tuesday night coverage.

2026 French Open Schedule and TV Coverage

All times Eastern. Paris is 6 hours ahead of ET. Match start times can shift based on court assignments and weather.

Qualifying Rounds: May 18-22

• Streaming only on Max from 4 a.m. ET daily
• Tennis Channel carries select matches and analysis

Main Draw: May 24 to June 7

Rounds 1-2 (May 24-29)

• TNT: Live from 6 a.m. ET daily, with a featured match block at 2 p.m. ET (MySports Ch. 245)
• truTV: Live whiparound/overflow coverage from 5 a.m. ET (MySports Ch. 246)
• Max: Every match live from 5 a.m. ET
• Tennis Channel: First ball at 5 a.m. ET; TC Live nightly recap from 8-11 p.m. ET (MySports Ch. 217)
• The Mac Zone (truTV, Max, Bleacher Report YouTube): 9 a.m. ET daily, hosted by John and Patrick McEnroe

Round 3 (May 30-31)

• TNT: Live from 6 a.m. ET
• truTV: Live coverage
• Max: Every match live
• Tennis Channel: First ball at 5 a.m. ET; TC Live 8-11 p.m. ET

Round 4 (June 1-2)

• TNT: Live from 6 a.m. ET
• truTV: Live coverage
• Max: Every match live
• Tennis Channel: First ball at 5 a.m. ET; TC Live 8-11 p.m. ET

Quarterfinals (June 3-4)

• TNT: Live from 6 a.m. ET
• truTV: Live coverage returns
• Max: Every match live
• Tennis Channel: TC Live 8-11 p.m. ET

Semifinals (June 5-6)

• TNT: Live from 6 a.m. ET
• truTV: Live coverage
• Max: Every match live

Women's Final (Saturday, June 6)

• TNT: Live, not before 9 a.m. ET (MySports subscribers are covered)
• Max: Live simulcast

Men's Final (Sunday, June 7)

• Max: Live, not before 9 a.m. ET (Max subscription required, not on TNT)

The Storylines Heading Into Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz is out. The two-time defending champion has withdrawn with a wrist injury that will also keep him out of Wimbledon. Alcaraz won an epic five-setter over Jannik Sinner in last year's final, saving three match points. His absence cracks the men's draw wide open in a way it hasn't been in years.

Jannik Sinner is the heavy favorite. The World No. 1 has dominated the 2026 season but has never won Roland Garros. Without Alcaraz in the draw, this may be his best opportunity to complete a career Grand Slam on the surface that has historically given him the most trouble.

Novak Djokovic smells an opening. The 39-year-old three-time French Open champion reached at least the semifinals of every Grand Slam in 2025 and made the Australian Open final earlier this year. Without Alcaraz blocking his path, a fourth Roland Garros title and an extension of his all-time major record are both in play.

Coco Gauff defends her crown. The 22-year-old American won her first French Open last year, beating Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set final. She returns to Paris as the player to beat on the women's side, with Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek (a four-time Roland Garros champion from 2020 to 2024) as her biggest threats.

Iga Swiatek wants her throne back. The Polish star owned Roland Garros for half a decade before Gauff dethroned her. Paris has always been Swiatek's best surface. She'll arrive with a chip on her shoulder.

Pick Your Path: How to Watch Based on What You Need

"I want to watch the French Open on TV with featured matches."

DIRECTV MySports at $64.99 per month ($49.99 per month promo). This is the simplest TV setup. MySports includes all three channels that carry the French Open on television: TNT for daily featured match coverage starting at 6 a.m. ET, truTV for the whiparound overflow coverage and The Mac Zone with the McEnroe brothers, and Tennis Channel for first-ball and nightly recap shows.

MySports also covers everything else happening in late May and early June: ESPN and TBS for MLB, NBC for Sunday Night Baseball, ABC for the NBA Finals (starting June 3), TNT for the NHL Playoffs, and the full channel lineup as the FIFA World Cup approaches on June 11. One subscription handles the French Open and the entire busiest sports month of the year.

5-day free trial. No contract. Sign up today, watch qualifying rounds starting tomorrow, and cancel anytime.

"I want to watch every single match on every court."

Max (HBO Max) at $18.49 per month (Standard) or $22.99 per month (Premium). Max is the only U.S. platform streaming all 900+ matches live, including qualifying rounds starting May 18. The multiview feature lets you watch up to four courts simultaneously. 48-hour replays are available for any match you miss. The men's final on June 7 airs exclusively on Max (not TNT).

If you already subscribe to Max for other content (The Last of Us, White Lotus, Hacks, the HBO library), you don't need to add anything. You already have full French Open access.

"I want the best of both worlds: TV coverage and every-court streaming."

DIRECTV MySports + Max. This is the setup for the serious tennis fan. MySports at $49.99 per month (promo) covers TNT, truTV, and Tennis Channel on your TV. Max Standard at $18.49 per month covers every court on your phone, tablet, or second screen. Total: roughly $63 per month for complete coverage on both TV and streaming. You get TNT's polished broadcast experience on the big screen and Max's every-court flexibility when you want to follow a specific player or catch an outer-court upset.

"I want to spend as little as possible."

Max with Ads at $9.99 per month. This tier includes live French Open coverage. You won't get multiview or offline downloads, but you get every match. Sign up on May 18 for qualifying, watch the entire tournament, cancel June 8. Total cost: one month at $9.99.

"I have DIRECTV MySports already. Am I covered?"

Mostly. You have TNT, truTV, and Tennis Channel, which means you're set for the full TV broadcast schedule through the women's final on June 6. The one gap: the men's final on June 7 airs exclusively on Max. Add Max with Ads for $9.99 per month to fill that hole, and you'll have complete tournament coverage.

Important: The Men's Final Airs on Max, Not TNT

This is the detail most people will miss until it's too late. The women's final on Saturday, June 6 airs on TNT (included with DIRECTV MySports). But the men's final on Sunday, June 7 airs exclusively on Max, not on TNT or any other TV channel.

If you're only subscribing to a live TV service with TNT and you don't have Max, you will not be able to watch the men's singles final.

The simplest way to avoid this: pair DIRECTV MySports with a Max subscription. MySports handles the full two weeks of TV coverage, and Max fills the men's final gap while also giving you access to every court all tournament long.

What Else Is On DIRECTV MySports During the French Open

The French Open runs May 24 to June 7. Here's what else MySports covers during those same two weeks, making it the most valuable single sports subscription for this stretch:

• MLB: Full national schedule on ESPN (midweek), Fox/FS1 (Saturday), TBS (Tuesday), and NBC (Sunday Night Baseball). Add MyHome Team ($19.99 per month) for your local RSN.
• NBA Finals: Start June 3 on ABC. MySports carries ABC in most markets.
• NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Finals and the start of the Stanley Cup Final on ESPN and TNT. Both included with MySports.
• FIFA World Cup buildup: The tournament kicks off June 11, four days after the French Open men's final. FOX and FS1 carry all 104 matches. Both included with MySports.
• PGA Tour: Regular events continue on ESPN and CBS between the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open (June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills).

This is the most loaded two-week stretch in the sports calendar. MySports covers nearly all of it.

How to Get Set Up Before Tomorrow's Qualifying Rounds

Step 1: Sign up for DIRECTV MySports

1. Go to DIRECTV.com
2. Select the MySports Genre Pack
3. Create your account
4. Start your 5-day free trial
5. Stream on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, phones, tablets, or any browser

No satellite. No contract. No equipment fees. Cancel anytime.

Step 2: Add Max for complete coverage

1. Go to max.com
2. Choose your tier: with Ads ($9.99 per month), Standard ($18.49 per month), or Premium ($22.99 per month)
3. Create your account
4. Start streaming qualifying rounds tomorrow from 4 a.m. ET

With both services active, you have every French Open TV channel plus every-court streaming, the men's and women's finals, and every other major sporting event happening in late May and early June.

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is the French Open on in 2026?

The French Open airs on TNT, truTV, and Tennis Channel in the United States. All three are included with DIRECTV MySports. Every match also streams live on Max (HBO Max). The tournament moved from NBC to TNT Sports starting in 2025 under a new 10-year deal.

Can I watch the French Open on ESPN?

No. The French Open is no longer on ESPN or NBC. Warner Bros. Discovery holds exclusive U.S. rights through TNT Sports. The other three Grand Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open) remain on ESPN.

Does Fubo have the French Open?

No. Fubo does not carry TNT, truTV, or Max. You cannot watch the French Open on Fubo. DIRECTV MySports is a better option for tennis fans because it includes all three French Open TV channels.

Does DIRECTV MySports include TNT and truTV?

Yes. MySports includes TNT (Channel 245), truTV (Channel 246), and Tennis Channel (Channel 217), covering the full French Open TV broadcast schedule in one package.

Where can I watch every French Open match?

Max (HBO Max) is the only U.S. platform that streams every match live, including qualifying rounds, all courts, and both finals. Max with Ads costs $9.99 per month. Max Standard costs $18.49 per month and includes multiview for watching up to four courts simultaneously.

Is the men's final on TNT?

No. The 2026 men's singles final on Sunday, June 7 airs exclusively on Max. The women's singles final on Saturday, June 6 airs on TNT (included with MySports) with a Max simulcast. To watch both finals, you need Max.

Who is the defending French Open champion?

Carlos Alcaraz (men's) and Coco Gauff (women's). Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 tournament with a wrist injury. Gauff is expected to compete and defend her title.

I already have DIRECTV MySports. Do I need anything else for the French Open?

You're covered for the full TV broadcast schedule through the women's final on June 6. To watch the men's final on June 7 (Max exclusive) and get every-court streaming, add Max with Ads for $9.99 per month.

What time does the French Open start each day?

Daily coverage begins between 4 and 6 a.m. ET depending on the platform. TNT starts at 6 a.m. ET, truTV at 5 a.m. ET, and Max as early as 4-5 a.m. ET. Paris is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time.

Does DIRECTV require a satellite dish?

No. DIRECTV Genre Packs are streaming-only products delivered over your home internet connection through the DIRECTV app. No dish, no installation, no equipment rental.