The French Open is the second grand slam of the year, with top tennis stars like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek expected to play in the singles in 2024.
This article will look at who has the Ireland/UK TV rights to the 2024 French Open and will show you how you can watch live coverage of the 2024 tournament at Roland Garros.
2024 French Open TV Coverage (Ireland and the UK)
In June 2021, The French Tennis Federation announced that Eurosport (Discovery+) had won exclusive TV rights to broadcast the French Open across Europe starting in 2022 and running until 2026.
This means that if you want to stream the matches live at Roland Garros in 2024 then you are going to need to be a Discovery+ subscriber (Entertainment and Sports Package).
It currently costs €/£6.99 per month to sign up for the Entertainment and Sport package which will include access to live TV coverage of the 2024 tournament at Roland Garros.
You also have the option of signing up for a year for £59.99 for the first year if you are from the UK and for €69.99 per year if you are from Ireland.
If you only want to watch tennis on Discovery+, then the cheapest option probably is to sign up for a month at a time whenever there is a big tournament that Discovery+ has the streaming rights to e.g. 2024 Australian Open.
Eurosport’s TV Coverage of the tournament is available to subscribers of BT TV, Sky, and Virgin Media.
French Open TV Schedule 2024 – (Eurosport/Discovery+)
| Schedule | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Sunday | 26th of May 2024 | 1st |
| Day 2 – Monday | 27th of May 2024 | 1st |
| Day 3 – Tuesday | 28th of May 2024 | 1st |
| Day 4 – Wednesday | 29th of May 2024 | 2nd |
| Day 5 – Thursday | 30th of May 2024 | 2nd |
| Day 6 – Friday | 31st of May 2024 | 3rd |
| Day 7 – Saturday | 1st of June 2024 | 3rd |
| Day 8 – Sunday | 2nd of June 2024 | 4th |
| Day 9 – Monday | 3rd of June 2024 | 4th |
| Day 10 – Tuesday | 4th of June 2024 | Quarterfinals |
| Day 11 – Wednesday | 5th of June 2024 | Quarterfinals |
| Day 12 – Thursday | 6th of June 2024 | WTA Semifinals |
| Day 13 – Friday | 7th of June 2024 | ATP semifinals |
| Day 14 – Saturday | 8th of June 2024 | WTA final |
| Day 15 – Sunday | 9th of June 2024 | ATP final |
The official Discovery+/Eurosport’s Live schedule for the 2024 tournament will be available to view online closer to the start of the tournament.
FAQ
What Presenters will be on Eurosport’s coverage of the 2024 tournament at Roland Garros?
Eurosport’s coverage of the 2024 tournament is expected to be led by Mats Wilander, Tim Henman, and Barbara Schett-Eagle.
Will qualifying be streamed on Discovery+/Eurosport?
Qualifying for the 2024 Roland Garros tennis tournament (20th to the 24th of May 2024) is expected to be streamed live on Discovery+/Eurosport.
What commentators will be on Eurosport’s coverage of the 2024 French Open?
A full list of commentators hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the likes of Paul Hand, Miles Maclagan, Marion Bartoli, John McEnroe, David Mercer, Arvind Parmer, Simon Reed, Greg Rusedski, Matt Smith, Richard Vaughan, Virginia Wade, Catherine Whitaker, Boris Becker, Chris Bowers, Chris Bradnam, Naomi Broady, Andrew Castle, Pat Cash, Matt Chilton, Kim Clijsters, Annabel Croft, Jo Durie, and Adam Fielderhave have all provided commentary for Eurosport in the past.
Is the Eurosport Player included in a Discovery+ subscription?
Subscribers to the Entertainment and Sports Package on Discovery+ will get access to everything on the Eurosport Player.
Is Eurosport on BT TV?
Yes, it is included in BT TV’s Big Sport and VIP packages on TV channels 412 (435 HD) and 413 (436 HD) on your BT TV box.
Is Eurosport on Now TV?
No, it is not currently available through the Now TV sports pass.
Source: https://toomanyrackets.com/how-to-watch-the-french-open-in-ireland-and-the-uk/
