Nine and Stan have today announced a new broadcast deal to secure broadcast rights for Grand Slam tennis tournaments, Wimbledon and Roland-Garros.
Nine and Stan have secured the events for the next three years under the new broadcast deal.
Both events were previously broadcast on the Foxtel and Kayo platforms.
Wimbledon was previously broadcast by Fox Sports and on free-to-air via Seven, while the French Open was previously on ESPN and SBS.
In 2021, Stan will be a one stop shop for both these tournaments, delivering every match from every court, live and on-demand, and ad-free.
Stan’s coverage will be part of its new recently announced live sports streaming package which is launching in 2021. Pricing for the package is yet to be confirmed.
Full details of the free-to-air viewing coverage are yet to be publicy confirmed with Nine indicating it will broadcast “content from the two leading sporting tournaments, including the women’s and men’s singles finals”
The brand new partnership with Wimbledon and Roland-Garros follows on from the recently announced Rugby partnership, which also kicks off in 2021; with Super Rugby, Super W, The Rugby Championship, including the Bledisloe Cup, Wallaroos games, Shute Shield, Hospital Cup, Mitre 10 & Currie Cup, plus all SANZAAR Union home games live and on-demand, ad-free on Stan.
Mike Sneesby, CEO of Stan, said:
“With this announcement, Stan will become a home of Wimbledon and Roland-Garros in Australia — two of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournaments. Expanding our live streaming offer, sports fans can look forward to full coverage of both tournaments live & on demand, ad-free on Stan from 2021.”
Mick Desmond, Commercial & Media Director, AELTC, said:
“We are delighted to be announcing a return to Channel Nine’s multiple platforms as our exclusive broadcast partner for The Championships in Australia. Wimbledon has a long and proud history in Australia, and we look forward to seeing The Championships unfold across Nine’s impressive network.”
“I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Channel Seven and Foxtel for their efforts in broadcasting Wimbledon over the past decade.”
Bernard Giudicelli, President of the French Tennis Federation said:
“We are very happy to have signed this agreement with Nine. The multiple viewing platforms they offer will only increase the renown of Roland-Garros Down Under, where tennis fans boast a real passion for the game.”
Tennis fans will be able to see every game, set and match on their favourite device via the brand new sport package, which Stan subscribers will be able to add in 2021.
Hello Kevin.
What exciting news, and will be better than what Seven & SBS have done.
Do you know what about The US Open, the contract status??
Would be a great addition and can have all 4 Grand Slams.!!
Cheers thanks Kevin..
We would love Nine to get the US Open. I know ESPN still has this as part of a International wide contact at least until 2021. I suggest they should negotiate with ESPN and at least air the us open finals on Nine. Or wait until 2022 & grab that whole lot of content. That way, Nine can be the true home of grand slam tennis. Would love them to get the atp weekly tournaments and shows. Then shove it on Stan Sport.