The second Grand Slam of the year is underway, and it's been a shocking, upset-filled tournament on the clay courts of Roland-Garros. We've gathered everything you need to know about the final matches, including where to watch the French Open, free options, and other details.
Yes, the 2026 French Open has been one for the books. With all of the favorites and most top-ranked players out early, it's an open field. Reigning men's champion Carlos Alcaraz sat out the tournament with a wrist injury, and world No. 1 (and heavy favorite) Jannik Sinner was eliminated in a shocking second-round match. Novak Djokovic and other top prospects also saw early exits, and the highest-ranked ATP player left in the tournament is world No. 3 Alexander Zverev. He'll face Jakub Menšík in the semifinals, followed by an all-Italian semi between Matteo Arnaldi and Flavio Cobolli.
The women's side has been just as shocking, with defending champion Coco Gauff eliminated in the third round. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion seeking her first French Open title, was bounced by Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals. Shnaider faces Maja Chwalińska in the semifinals, and the winner of that match will square off with Mirra Andreeva in the final.
Coverage is available across TNT and truTV and live streamable in full via HBO Max in the US. TNT Sports coverage via HBO Max is also the go-to option in the UK, although most other European nations will need Eurosport to access live streams. One exception is the host nation, France, which will offer select content for free via France.TV (with some matches on Prime Video). Australia will carry the full tournament on Stan Sport, with select free coverage on 9Now. You can access streaming options from anywhere by using a VPN. Keep reading to learn additional info about global viewing options and remaining matches.
Where to watch the French Open for free
Certain countries will offer select free coverage of the French Open. In France, free streaming is available through France.TV. In Australia, free streaming options can be found on 9Now. Both services just require account creation if you don't already have one.
How to watch the French Open from anywhere
If you're away from the location where your streaming service works and still want to access your free streaming options, you can do so with a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are handy tools that let people temporarily change the digital location of their devices. They're especially popular among those looking to upgrade their cybersecurity or access their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad.
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Where to watch the French Open in the US
The French Open is available across TNT and truTV in the US. The best way to live stream every moment of the Roland Garros action is through HBO Max. You'll need one of the ad-free tiers of service to access sports streaming. These plans start at $18.49 a month. You can also get HBO Max in some of the Disney Plus bundles.
If you'd prefer to watch on a service that carries other channels (in addition to TNT and truTV), then one of the best live TV streaming services will be able to help you out. After testing, DirecTV is our best overall pick right now, and you can catch TNT and truTV through one of the budget-friendly genre packs (in addition to all of the signature plans). DirecTV's MySports plan carries around 20 popular sports channels and unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited. MySports costs $65 a month, but new users can get $15 a month off their first two months after a five-day free trial.
Where to watch the French Open in the UK
TNT Sports will carry French Open coverage in the UK. Fans can live stream all coverage on HBO Max, the new home of TNT Sports. Subscriptions for TNT Sports access cost £31 a month, but you can usually find some monthly savings if you commit to a longer contract. If you were previously using Discovery Plus to live stream TNT Sports and haven't yet made the switch, you can log into HBO Max by using your Discovery credentials, and you should be all set to start watching.
Where to watch the French Open in France
France will offer extensive free French Open coverage for the host nation. Live streams will be available on France.TV, a free streaming option that just requires account creation to use. Select French Open coverage will be shown on Prime Video in France. While Prime Video is a paid option, the service usually offers a generous free trial for those who haven't had an account in quite some time or haven't had one at all.
Where to watch the French Open in Australia
Australians will be able to catch French Open action on 9Now and Stan Sport. 9Now is a free streaming option (you'll just need to create a login if you haven't already) with select coverage. If you want to watch every single match, you'll need a paid Stan Sport subscription. Stan costs $12 a month for the base plan, and then an extra $20 a month for the sports add-on. In total, this will run you $32 a month.
Where does the French Open take place?
The second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, takes place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The bulk of the major matches are held on the Court Philippe-Chatrier.
When is the next Grand Slam?
The third Grand Slam of the year, Wimbledon, kicks off not long after the French Open concludes. Wimbledon, held in London, begins at the end of this month and runs through the first half of July. The US Open, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, begins in late August and lasts until mid-September. The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of each year, took place in January (until February 1).
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