• Subscribe to our Daily News Emails
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

Warner Bros Discovery extends Roland-Garros agreement

June 8, 2025 19.38 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Andrew Georgiou, President & Managing Director, WBD Sports Europe (left) and Gilles Moretton, French Tennis Federation President. Credit: Jean-Charles Caslot/FFT

Warner Bros Discovery channels in Europe will continue to broadcast live coverage of Roland-Garros until at least 2030.

It follows an extension of the agreement between the owner of TNT Sports & Europort and the French Tennis Federation (FFT). The agreement covers all European territories with the exception of France.

The new deal, which will extend WBD’s relationship with the FFT to over 40 years, was signed on Sunday by French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton and President & Managing Director, WBD Sports Europe Andrew Georgiou ahead of the men’s singles final at Roland-Garros.

Eurosport, which first broadcast Roland-Garros in 1989, will continue to show the tournament on its linear channels across mainland Europe with TNT Sports the exclusive broadcaster in the UK and Ireland. Coverage of every court will be available to watch live on WBD’s streaming platform HBO Max from 2026.

Gilles Moretton, French Tennis Federation President, said: “We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, whom we thank for their continued trust – demonstrated by the renewal of this agreement,”

TNT Sports, Eurosport and WBD’s local channels representing 19 different languages have amassed in excess of 620 million video views with close to 30 million social media engagements to date.

 “The excellent audience figures for Roland-Garros in Europe are a testament to the FFT’s ability to organize an increasingly appealing tournament, and the ability of Warner Bros. Discovery to promote our tournament to our many European fans. This renewed partnership is a perfect illustration of our growing ambitions on the international stage,” Moretton continued.

Andrew Georgiou, President & Managing Director, WBD Sports Europe, addedthat WBD was delighted to continue to deliver live coverage of an event that engages and resonates with millions of viewers across Europe.

“There are not many partnerships in sport that span more than 40 years but, with this deal, we are proud to achieve that milestone and would like to thank the French Tennis Federation for their lasting trust and support for what we do to share the great stories of Roland-Garros with millions of fans each and every year.”

In addition to its European coverage 2025 is the first time WBD’s coverage has been broadcast live on TNT Sports in the United States, its streaming platform Max as well as TBC and truTV.

On Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platforms, double digit increases in terms of unique video viewers have been reported in Italy (36%) and the Netherlands (+46%) with further increases in the UK (+7%) and Germany (+8%) after the first week of competition.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp

Related

Filed Under: Newsline, Top Story, TV Tagged With: Eurosport, Roland-Garros, TNT Sports, Warner Bros Discovery Edited: 10 June 2025 14:38

Avatar photo

About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

Latest News

  • RT launches India channel during Putin visit to New Delhi
  • Eutelsat renews long-term beIN deal at 7/8° West
  • Virgin Media adds Stingray music FAST channels at no extra cost
  • Mediavision: Norway tops 6m streaming subs as spend hits new high
  • Zattoo: From Platform to Portfolio – The Composable Future of TV

Most Popular

  • Netflix seals $82.7bn deal to acquire Warner Bros and HBO
    Netflix seals $82.7bn deal to acquire Warner Bros and HBO
  • Virgin Media to offer Tubi VOD service
    Virgin Media to offer Tubi VOD service
  • Sport TV to air all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Portugal
    Sport TV to air all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Portugal
  • Canal+ switches on Hungarian streaming service as Direct One exits
    Canal+ switches on Hungarian streaming service as Direct One exits
  • WBD channels on DStv face 1 January 2026 blackout
    WBD channels on DStv face 1 January 2026 blackout
  • Bundesliga launches first FAST Channel in UK and Ireland
    Bundesliga launches first FAST Channel in UK and Ireland
  • Zattoo: From Platform to Portfolio – The Composable Future of TV
    Zattoo: From Platform to Portfolio – The Composable Future of TV

White Paper

Virgin Media O2 turns to Starlink for UK-first ‘O2 Satellite’ service

Virgin Media O2 has struck a multi-year deal with Starlink’s Direct to Cell network to launch “O2 Satellite”, a handset-to-satellite service that will extend coverage into rural and coastal not-spots from early 2026. … [Download the White Paper ...]

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Editorial

44 Telegraph Street
Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 3QF
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Commercial

Arundel View Cottage
Wepham
West Sussex
BN18 9RA
sales@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2025 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.