Roland Garros 2026: Most Global Broadcast Ever as Alcaraz Withdraws
The 2026 Roland Garros tennis tournament is set to be the most globally broadcast edition in its history, with coverage available on over 170 television channels across 220 countries. Building on last year's record of 324 million viewers, the French Open aims to captivate a worldwide audience for 15 days starting with qualifiers on May 18 and the main draw on May 24. In Europe, Eurosport will distribute the signal to more than 50 nations, while Prime Video holds exclusive rights in France for eleven nights of sessions, including two quarterfinal matches. A significant development affecting the competition is the withdrawal of defending champion Carlos Alcaraz due to a right wrist injury, preventing fans at the Bois de Boulogne from seeing him compete. Consequently, Jannik Sinner has emerged as the primary favorite to win the title. This extensive media reach underscores the tournament's growing international prominence and commercial success within the Grand Slam circuit.
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