Will Wimbledon 2022 be on Tennis Channel?
The world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, Wimbledon, is eagerly awaited by tennis fans each year. With the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Wimbledon was cancelled for the first time since 1945 and the 2021 tournament was delayed until July. As a result, the next tournament is set for June 2022 and fans are already wondering if it will be available to watch on the Tennis Channel.
What is the Tennis Channel?
The Tennis Channel is a cable network that is devoted to tennis programming and coverage. It was established in 2003 and is available in over 60 million households in the United States. It is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to the sport of tennis and its viewers can access tennis matches, news and highlights from around the world.
Is Wimbledon on the Tennis Channel?
Currently, Wimbledon is not available on the Tennis Channel. The tournament is broadcasted by the BBC in the UK, ESPN in the US, and various other networks in other countries. The only way to watch Wimbledon in the US is through the ESPN network.
What other tournaments are available on the Tennis Channel?
The Tennis Channel offers comprehensive coverage of all the major international tennis tournaments, including:
- Australian Open – The first Grand Slam of the year, held in Melbourne, Australia in January.
- French Open – The second Grand Slam of the year, held in Paris, France in May-June.
- US Open – The third Grand Slam of the year, held in New York in August-September.
- ATP Masters 1000 Series – A series of nine tournaments, held at various locations around the world.
- WTA Premier Events – A series of 11 tournaments, held at various locations around the world.
- Davis Cup – The annual men’s international team event, held at various locations around the world.
Will Wimbledon be on the Tennis Channel in 2022?
At this time, it is not known if Wimbledon will be available on the Tennis Channel in 2022. The tournament is broadcasted by the BBC in the UK, ESPN in the US, and various other networks in other countries. The Tennis Channel is not currently one of the networks that broadcasts the tournament.
Who owns the rights to broadcast Wimbledon?
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) owns the rights to broadcast Wimbledon. The AELTC is responsible for granting broadcasters the right to televise the tournament. The AELTC typically makes deals with broadcasters several years in advance and it is not known if they are currently in negotiations with the Tennis Channel.
What other networks have the rights to Wimbledon?
The BBC holds the rights to broadcast Wimbledon in the UK and ESPN holds the rights to broadcast the tournament in the US. Other networks that have the rights to broadcast the event include:
- Sky Sports – UK
- SuperSport – South Africa
- TEN Sports – Middle East and India
- Seven Network – Australia
- NHK – Japan
What is the future of Wimbledon broadcasting?
The AELTC is looking to expand the reach of Wimbledon by partnering with digital companies to make the tournament available to viewers around the world. The AELTC is looking to make Wimbledon available on more platforms, both traditional and digital, in order to reach more viewers.
What is the future of the Tennis Channel?
The Tennis Channel is looking to expand its programming and coverage of tennis by partnering with other networks to broadcast the major international tournaments. The network is also looking to expand its coverage of the sport by providing live streaming of matches and other tennis-related content.
Conclusion
At this time, it is not known if Wimbledon 2022 will be available to watch on the Tennis Channel. The AELTC owns the rights to broadcast the tournament and typically makes deals with broadcasters several years in advance. The Tennis Channel is looking to expand its programming and coverage of tennis by partnering with other networks to broadcast the major international tournaments.