It's a date set in stone for all lovers of the little yellow ball and sports enthusiasts in general: the 2025 French Open tennis tournament is set to set the Porte d'Auteuil alight from May 25 to June 8. A vintage that already promises to be historic. Because yes, this 124th edition will be the first without the tutelary shadow of Rafael Nadal, the clay-court maestro, fourteen times crowned in Paris, who recently bowed out. The cards are therefore more reshuffled than ever, promising a fortnight of high-flying matches, where each forehand, each backhand, could write a new legend.
But to vibrate to the rhythm of the exploits, one question remains: where to follow this spectacle? Don't panic, the battle is also being played out on your screens, with a well-oiled duo of broadcasters ensuring you don't miss a single bit of the action.
France Télévisions: the historic and free heart of the tournament
It's impossible to separate Roland-Garros from France Télévisions. The public service, faithful to its role, remains the historic and essential broadcaster of the Parisian fortnight. From the qualifying rounds (May 19 to 23) and throughout the main draw, France 2, France 3 and France 4 will take turns to offer almost exhaustive, and above all, free, coverage. Whether you're comfortably seated on your sofa in front of the TNT or out and about, smartphone in hand via the france.tv platform, access to the courts, analyses and the best exchanges is guaranteed.
And for image purists, certain matches will benefit from a broadcast in 4K on France 2 UHD. For the more demanding who want to follow a specific court not broadcast live, creating a free account on france.tv will allow access to even more content. The dedicated application, available on iOS, Android and certain smart TVs (Android/Google TV, Apple TV, Samsung, etc.), completes an offer designed for all uses.
How to receive France 2 UHD 4K in France?
Since 2024, France 2 UHD has been accessible across a large part of the country:
- Via DTT (aerial antenna): Make sure your TV is compatible with 4K UHD, HDR10, DVB-T2 and HEVC (most recent models are). France 2 UHD is broadcast on channel 52 in mainland France (and 22 overseas) for more than 70% of the population. As indicated by the specialized site Ultra-k.fr, you can check if your area is covered on the site matnt.tdf.fr.
- Via your TV box:
- Bouygues Telecom: channel 37
- Free: channel 102 (or 103 in HDR)
- Orange and Sosh: channel 2
- SFR and RED by SFR: channel 78
Please note, availability may depend on your offer and the compatibility of your box.
Amazon Prime Video: exclusive Parisian evenings
But Roland-Garros, for several years now, has also been an electric atmosphere when night falls on the Philippe-Chatrier court. These famous "night sessions, gala matches scheduled at 8:30 p.m., are the exclusive domain of Amazon Prime Video. From May 25 to June 4, the American platform will exclusively broadcast eleven of these nocturnal matches, promising suspense and spectacle.
From 7:30 p.m. each evening, Prime Video will take to the air to turn up the heat. And for greater immersion, two features are offered: Stadium FX, to experience the match with the raw sound of the stadium, without commentary, and X-Ray, to access a wealth of statistics and information on the players in the blink of an eye.
The platform is accessible on many devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. It is also possible to access it from your TV, via a pre-installed app (your remote control may even have a Prime Video button) or download it via the app store. You can also use an Amazon Fire TV or an alternative such as the Apple TV or the Google TV Streamer 4K.
Prime Video generally offers a free month trial, ideal for following these matches without spending a cent. Beyond that, the subscription remains at 6.99 euros/month (or 69.90 euros/year), with a special offer for students.
Semi-finals and Finals: the king's choice
The semi-finals and finals (women's and men's) will be co-broadcast by France Télévisions and Amazon Prime Video. So you'll be spoiled for choice as to who will lift the prestigious trophies.
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