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With so many sporting events happening in Paris right now, it can be hard to find something to watch, so we’ve compiled everything you need to know about where to watch a free live stream of Olympic tennis, to help you tune in no matter where you are in the world.
Rafa Nadal is the player everyone is watching this year, because this could be the legend’s final tournament. He’s currently scheduled to play in Sunday’s singles tournament and pair with Carlos Alcaraz in doubles, winning his opening match on Saturday. If that’s not enough, you don’t like tennis.
Andy Murray has announced that this will be his final tournament and recently withdrew from singles to focus on doubles with Dan Evans. Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Jasmine Paolini, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are also vying for Olympic glory in a star-studded field (though Naomi Osaka was eliminated on day one). Notable absentees include Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalanca, Ons Jabeur, Jelena Rybakina and Emma Raduzanu.
The Olympics are being streamed for free in many countries around the world. If you too want to watch for free, we can help you get around the geoblocks that prevent international viewers from watching Olympic tennis live streams for free. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) changes the digital location of your viewing device (phone, laptop, Fire TV Stick, etc.) to the country of your choice, unlocking the international options in the box below, as well as a variety of other international streaming options.
Olympic Tennis Live Stream Quick Links:
You can access the live stream from anywhere via ExpressVPN (try it risk-free for 30 days)Australia: Watch select matches on 9Now (free) / Full coverage on Stan Sports ($27 pm)UK: Eurosport (£3.99/month)US: Full coverage – Peacock ($7.99) / Select events – Sling TV ($25 p/m), Fubo (free trial)Running period: 27 July – 4 August.Play begins daily at 6am EST / 11am BST / 6pm ASTUpcoming matches to watch (days subject to change):Sunday: Nadal vs FucsovicsSunday: Ruud vs DanielSunday: Eubanks vs HassanSunday: Tsitsipas vs BergsSunday: Gauff vs TomljanovicSunday: Boulter vs SchmidlovaSunday: Navarro vs GloverSunday: Sun vs KostyukSunday: Andreeva vs LynetteSunday: Murray and Evans vs Daniel & NishikoriMonday: Match order to be confirmed only on Sunday night
How to watch Olympic tennis live stream for free from anywhere
If you’re not currently in one of the countries listed above and are struggling to find a suitable option locally, you can use a VPN to temporarily change the location of your viewing device so it acts as if you’re in another country. As our vast collection of streaming guides shows, a VPN is an essential tool for today’s sports fans. Not only are they great for streaming, they also protect your digital privacy online across all your devices at home and, more importantly, on vulnerable public WiFi.
If you’d like to give it a try, I recommend ExpressVPN. It’s an effective, easy-to-use option that I’ve been using for years and has a 30-day money-back guarantee policy. For more information, check out our ExpressVPN review.
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How to watch Olympic tennis with a VPN
Sign up for a VPN if you don’t have one. Install it on the device you’re using to watch tennis. Turn it on and set it to your Australia location. Go to 9Now. Create a free account. Watch Olympic tennis online.
How to watch Olympic tennis in the US
The best, and by far the cheapest, option to watch Olympic tennis in the US is Peacock. This streaming service has coverage of the entire Olympics, and you can get it all for just $7.99. It’s a one-month plan, and you won’t have to continue once the Olympics finish on August 11. However, with a great selection of on-demand content to watch, you might stick around for a while longer.
If you plan on watching on-demand content, we recommend paying for the $13.99 ad-free plan, since live sports coverage does have ads, so even if you choose the cheapest option, you won’t miss out on any extra coverage or panelist discussions. We tested both this week to find out.
Peacock Premium (monthly plan)
Peacock is a great way to stream hit NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports, including Sunday Night Football. Prices start at $8 per month, with additional discounts available on annual plans.
ESPN Plus (monthly plan)
ESPN Plus is designed for sports, allowing subscribers to watch live MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, and UFC matches. You can pay $11 per month or save about $22 per year by signing up for an annual subscription. There are also bundles with Hulu and Disney Plus for even more savings.
Portions of the Olympics will also be broadcast on television through NBC and USA Network, but only for select events. If you don’t mind missing some of the action and want a more comprehensive cable alternative, try a live TV package like Sling or Fubo.
Sling costs $40 per month (though the first month is currently discounted to $15) and offers NBC (in some areas) and USA Network (all areas) through its Sling Blue subscription, while Fubo costs $79.99 per month and offers comprehensive coverage of NBC and USA Network. It’s on the higher side, but there’s a one-week free trial available.
Where to watch Olympic tennis in the UK
If you want the most comprehensive tennis coverage you’ll need access to Eurosport which costs just £3.99 a month during the Olympics, but if you want free coverage then Australia’s 9Now (see below) is a great option, with plenty of events on its schedule.
The BBC in the UK may broadcast some Olympic tennis events for free via BBC iPlayer as the series progresses, but none are listed on the schedule for opening weekend. Apart from that, the BBC broadcasts many of the major Olympic events and is one of the best free options in the world. Even better, it’s completely ad-free. Just create a free account and you’re ready to go. If you’re not currently in the UK and are looking for a VPN-enabled option, the UK is your best bet.
Where to watch Olympic tennis in Australia
In Australia, a huge amount of Olympic coverage is available to stream live on 9Now, a free option that can be accessed after creating a free account. This coverage includes select tennis matches. To watch every part of the Olympics and every round of tennis in Australia, fans can subscribe to Stan Sport for $27 per month ($12 for Stan’s base subscription and $15 for the required sports add-ons).
Note: Using a VPN is illegal in some countries, and using a VPN to access geo-restricted streaming content may violate the terms of use of certain services. Insider does not encourage or condone the illegal use of a VPN.
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