Tennis, here's how to watch the slams on TV after the goodbye between Sky and Eurosport
The break-up between Sky and Warner Bros Discovery redraws the map of great tennis on TV: Australian Open and Roland Garros leave Sky and end up in the Eurosport universe, between discovery+, Dazn, Prime Video, Timvision and the new Hbo Max with Sports package. Wimbledon and US Open remain on Sky
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At least two apps, several passwords, a couple of subscriptions in your pocket like different tickets to enter the same stadium. This is the side effect - not exactly painless - of the divorce between Sky and Warner Bros Discovery: the Eurosport 1 and 2 channels are no longer available on Sky. And since Eurosport is the home of two out of four Slams, the geography of great tennis has suddenly shattered. The game remains the same, but to follow it you have to know where to watch, and above all how much to pay.
As of 1 July 2025, Eurosport 1 and 2 will no longer be visible on Sky. It is a technical transition, but one with very concrete effects. Because Eurosport is not just any channel: it is the home of two out of four Slams - Australian Open and Roland Garros - and has been accompanying top-level tennis for thirty years. The break with Sky has suddenly removed those tournaments from the bouquet that, until yesterday, represented the reference point for millions of fans.
Australian Open ushers in new era: off Sky
The first test is the Australian Open, which Eurosport has been broadcasting since 1995 and of which it holds the exclusive rights until 2031. As of this year, however, Melbourne is no longer broadcast by Sky. A choice that weighs. Warner Bros Discovery's response was twofold. On the one hand, the strengthening of the distribution alliances: the Australian Open can be seen on Eurosport 1 and 2 on discovery+, on Dazn (also via Timvision), on Timvision (the six Eurosport channels, plus the 4K one, are in fact available in the Timvision Play catalogue, included in all Timvision packages) and on Prime Video Channels, with a total of six channels dedicated to the tournament to follow more matches at the same time. On the other, the strategic bet on Hbo Max, the newly launched streaming platform, which becomes the new home of sport within a wider entertainment offer, with a dedicated add-on.
Hbo Max prices
The pricing model for Hbo Max follows that already experienced in other European markets. There are three monthly plans: Basic with advertising at 5.99 euros (two devices, Full HD), Standard at 11.99 euros (two devices, Full HD and up to 30 downloads with limitations) and Premium at 16.99 euros (four devices, 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Atmos where available and 100 downloads with limitations). To these is added the optional Sport package at €3 per month, which extends access to Eurosport content.
"The Australian Open," explained a recent Warner Bros Discovery statement, "represents the first major event of an extraordinary year of sport on our channels and platforms. Our unique proposition will offer every match live, taking viewers through to the return of the Winter Olympics in Europe with full coverage of Milan Cortina 2026. From the sunny fields of Melbourne Park to the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites, we will tell every sports story in the most engaging way possible. With the arrival of Hbo Max in new markets like Italy, we are thrilled to launch the new home of sports streaming within the largest catalogue of entertainment content".
