Date created
January 12, 2025
Type
Sports
The Australian Open is set to take place from 12–26 January 2025 at Melbourne Park, promising tennis fans around the world an action-packed three weeks. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of where and how to watch, including free options and streaming prices across different countries.
Free Streaming Services
- Australia (AU): Tennis fans can stream all matches for free on 9Now.
- Austria (AT): Servus TV offers free access to the top game of the day.
Paid Streaming Services
United States (US)
- ESPN: Available with a TV provider, offering full coverage.
- Sling TV: Includes ESPN, starting at $40/month.
- Hulu with Live TV: Offers ESPN access for $75.99/month.
- Fubo TV: Includes ESPN and Tennis Channel for $74.99/month.
- YouTube TV: Stream matches with ESPN for $72.99/month.
- DirecTV Stream Ultimate: Offers ESPN and Tennis Channel for $109.99/month.
- ESPN+: A streaming-only option for $11/month.
- Tennis Channel: Available as an add-on through Sling, Fubo, and DirecTV, starting at $45/month.
United Kingdom (UK)
- Sky Sport: Stream matches for £20 extra a month
- Eurosport on Discovery+: £6.99/month
Canada (CA)
- TSN: Offers full coverage for CAD 19.99/month.
- TSN+: Supplementary content is available for CAD 8/month.
- Bell Fibe TV: Starts at CAD 95/month with a TV subscription.
- Crave: Provides access starting at CAD 199.90/year (around CAD 12.50/month).
- Shaw: Includes coverage from CAD 129/month with a TV subscription.
- ESPN Classic: Available for CAD 9.99/month.
Australia (AU)
- Stan Sport: Comprehensive coverage starts at AUD 27/month.
New Zealand (NZ)
- Sky: Subscribers can access coverage for NZD 44.99/month.
Europe
- France (FR): Eurosport on Discovery+ streams matches for €4.99/month and on Max for €5/month
- Germany (DE) and Austria (AT): Eurosport on Discovery+ is available for €4.99/month.
- Spain (ES): Matches are accessible via Max for €5/month.
- Italy (IT): Eurosport on Discovery+ streams matches for €7.99/month.
Key Takeaways
Free options are available in Australia and Austria, making 9Now the go-to platform for the most comprehensive free coverage. Elsewhere, viewers will need to rely on paid services like Eurosport in Europe, TSN in Canada, and ESPN in the US. Prices vary, so choose the platform that best fits your viewing preferences and budget to enjoy every thrilling moment of the tournament!
