Roland-Garros 2024: how to watch Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev right now
The 2024 French Open at Roland Garros is now in full swing and Rafael Nadal is about to begin what could be his final attempt to win the French Open title. Nadal, the record holder for most titles at Roland Garros (14), had to skip Roland Garros in 2023 due to injury. This comeback puts Rafa in an unfamiliar position as an unranked underdog heading toward the Grand Slam. For his very first match at Roland Garros this year, he will face fourth seed and Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev.
Nadal vs. Zverev is currently taking place on the Philippe-Chatrier court. The match of the 2nd day started around 9:20 a.m. You can find the full order of play at Roland Garros here.
Are you ready to watch Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros 2024? Here’s everything you need to know about the Roland Garros tennis tournament, including the full broadcast schedule, where to stream matches for free and much more.
How to watch Nadal vs. Zverev at Roland Garros 2024:
Date: Monday May 27
Time: (Approximately) 9:20 a.m. ET
Location: Roland Garros, Paris, FR
Court: Court Philippe-Chatrier
Round: First round
TV channel: Tennis chain
Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, VPN
When does Rafael Nadal play at Roland Garros?
Nadal begins what could be his final trip to the French Open this Monday, May 27 in a high-stakes match against Alexander Zverev.
What time will Nadal vs Zverev start?
The Nadal vs. Zverev match will be played on the Philippe-Chatrier court in the first men’s round of the day, which is scheduled to begin almost around 9 a.m. ET. The timing of the match will depend on the end of the two previous matches scheduled at Philippe-Chatrier. You can find the exact order of play at Roland Garros here.
Which channel is Nadal vs Zverev broadcast on?
Which channel you should tune to for Nadal vs. Zverev depends on when the match actually starts (and how long it lasts). This Monday, the American broadcast program for Roland-Garros is as follows:
With the match scheduled to start around 9 a.m., you’ll need to access the Tennis Channel to watch the start of the Nadal vs. Zverev battle. But if it lasts long enough, you should be able to switch to Peacock to catch up. Or, you can always watch an uninterrupted live stream of the tennis tournament using a VPN – more on that below.
How to watch Nadal vs Zverev live without cable:
(Fubo)
Fubo TV’s Elite tier will give you access to NBC, NBC Sports, and Tennis Channel, plus over 200 other live channels. At $90 per month, the live TV streaming service is definitely the most expensive option on this list, but still gives you significant savings over a traditional cable package and is also a great option for NFL fans. So if you’re a sports fan looking for a simple subscription, Fubo might be what you need. Fubo subscribers also get 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform offers a free trial period, so you can stream the start of Roland-Garros for free.
Try for free at Fubo
(Peacock)
For $5.99/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events broadcast on NBC. Plus, you’ll have access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation And Office, every Bravo show and Hallmark movie, and movies like Five Nights at Freddy’s And THE Super Mario movie.
For $12 per month, you can also upgrade to an ad-free subscription that includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.
And if you’re a student looking to catch the big race, Big 10 basketball games and more, you can take advantage of Peacock’s student discount and get an ad-supported subscription for just $1.99/ month for 12 months.
$5.99/month at Peacock
How to stream Nadal vs. Zverev for free:
If you want to see every match at the French Open and don’t want to have to bounce between NBC, Peacock and Tennis Channel all week, in Australia the majority of the action is streamed for free with ads on 9Now and in Austria. everything is streamed for free with ads on ServusTV.
You don’t live in any of these places? Don’t worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can hide your IP address, and is perhaps the most popular because it’s especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you are looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which dropped the US version of the streamer in 2019) or watch the F1 race this weekend without a cable plan, a VPN can help. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide outlines the best VPN options for every type of user.
(ExpressVPN)
ExpressVPN offers “borderless internet,” meaning you can tune into an Austrian or Australian live stream this month instead of paying for Peacock and Tennis Channel for U.S. coverage of the tennis tournament. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location, and then find free live streaming coverage on 9Now or ServusTV.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed, and range of location options make it a great choice for new VPN users looking to expand their streaming capabilities. Plus, it’s Endgadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% by subscribing to ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
$8.32/month at ExpressVPN
When does Roland-Garros 2024 take place?
After a week of qualifying matches, the 2024 French Open officially began this Sunday, May 26, 2024. The Roland Garros tennis tournament takes place over two weeks and will end with the men’s final on June 9.
Unfortunately for American fans, games start bright and early at 5 a.m. for those in the Eastern time zone (and even earlier – or later, depending on how you look at it – for those in are on Pacific time).
On which channel is Roland-Garros broadcast in 2024?
American coverage of Roland-Garros will be split this year between NBC Sports, Tennis Channel and Peacock. This Sunday and Monday, the French Open matches will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock, before the action moves to the Tennis Channel for the week. Then the semifinals and finals will return to NBC/Peacock.
All NBC coverage will be Also be available for streaming on NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app – for those with an eligible cable streaming or live TV package. For tennis super fans, Tennis Channel now offers streaming directly through its app, Tennis Channel+. So if you really want to catch all the matches early in the morning (without the help of a VPN), you might want to check out Tennis Channel+.
How to watch Roland-Garros without cable:
Roland-Garros 2024 broadcast schedule:
All times are Eastern.
Monday May 27: First round
Tuesday May 28: First round
Wednesday May 29: Second round
Thursday May 30: Second round
Friday May 31: Third round
Saturday June 1: Third round
Sunday June 2: Fourth round
Monday June 3: Fourth round
Tuesday June 4: Quarter-finals
Wednesday June 5: Quarter-finals
Thursday June 6: Women’s Semi-finals
6 a.m.-2 p.m. – Tennis Channel
11 a.m.-2 p.m. – NBC, Peacock
Friday June 7: Men’s semi-finals
8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Tennis Channel
11am-3pm – NBC, Peacock
Saturday June 8: Women’s Final
Sunday June 9: Men’s Final
Who will play at Roland-Garros 2024?
Reigning Roland Garros champions Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will take to the clay at Roland Garros this weekend. Other tennis greats set to play include 14-time winner Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina.
Top seeds for Roland-Garros 2024:
Men’s singles ranking
Novak Djokovic
Jannik sinner
Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev
Daniel Medvedev
Andrei Rublev
Casper Ruud
Hubert Hurkacz
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Grigor Dimitrov
Alex de Minaur
Taylor Fritz
Holger Rune
Tommy Paul
Ben Shelton
Nicolas Jarry
Ugo Humbert
Karen Khachanov
Alexander Bublik
Sébastien Baez
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Adrien Mannarino
Francisco Cerundolo
Alexandre Tabilo
Frances Tiafoe
Tallon Griekspoor
Sébastien Korda
Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Arthur Son
Lorenzo Musetti
Mariano Navone
Cam Norrie
Women’s singles ranking
Iga Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka
Coco Gauff
Elena Rybakina
Marketa Vondrousova
Maria Sakkari
Qin Wen Zheng
Ons Jabeur
Jelena Ostapenko
Daria Kasatkina
Danielle Collins
Jasmine Paolini
Beatriz Haddad Maia
Madison Keys
Elina Svitolina
Ekaterina Alexandrova
Liudmila Samsonova
Marta Kostyuk
Victoria Azarenka
Anastasia Pavliuchenkova
Caroline Garcia
Emma Navarro
Anna Kalinskaya
Barbora Krejcikova
Elise Mertens
Katie Boulter
Linda Noskova
Sorana Cirstea
Veronika Kudermetova
Dayana Yastremska
Leylah Fernández
Katerina Siniakova
Roland-Garros livestream in the United States
U.S. viewers can follow NBC’s French Open coverage live on NBCSports.com or on the NBC Sports app if they have a cable or satellite subscription to tune in.
All the ways to watch Roland-Garros 2024:
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