First up, the old-school option: Eurosport. For years, this has been the go-to for tennis fans who don’t mind the sound of a British commentator talking about the “sheer grit” of a baseline rally. In 2026, expect the same—Eurosport 1 and 2 will likely have hours of live coverage, starting from the early morning sessions (hello, 8 AM if you’re lucky).
Here’s the kicker: you’ll need a subscription via Discovery+ or your TV provider, because nothing in life is free—except maybe the first serve of the tournament, which they might tease on YouTube. Side note: check if your Sky or Virgin Media package already includes it, because waking up at 2 AM to argue with customer service is a special kind of hell.
Streaming: the real MVP
If you’re a night owl or just hate the commitment of a TV schedule, streaming is your bestie. Discovery+ (the new home of Eurosport) will likely offer every single match, from the grumpy qualifiers to the final. I mean, every match—including that random doubles match where the crowd is louder than the players’ grunts.
Pro tip: sign up for the “Entertainment & Sport” plan around mid-January, because if you wait until the final weekend, you’ll end up paying the same price for three days of chaotic highlights. And don’t forget the pause button—you’ll need it when your cat decides to walk across the keyboard during a tiebreak. True story, happened to me in 2026.
Шнайдер – Свитолина: Australian Open 2026: прямая трансляция
