The ATP Challenger Tour has announced a collaboration that will be sure to please thousands of tennis fans, as matches on the Challenger circuit will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel for the 2025 season.
In an announcement on Thursday, the ATP Challenger Tour released a statement revealing their new broadcast expansion that will see the Tennis Channel broadcast 35 Challenger tournaments across 20 countries and five continents.
Fans will have access to events featuring rising stars of the sport
The Tennis Channel will air these Challenger tournaments across Austria, France, Germany, India, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States. Additionally, original features, training sessions, and expert analysis are also included from the broadcast network in this milestone partnership.
Where to Watch the ATP Challenger Tour in 2025
- Czech Republic; Slovakia - ArenaSport
- France - Tennis Channel
- Germany; Austria; Switzerland - Tennis Channel
- India - Tennis Channel
- Italy - SuperTennis
- Italy; New Zealand - DAZN
- Japan - U NEXT
- LATAM (select events) - ESPN/Disney+
- Lithuania - Sport1
- Netherlands - Tennis Channel
- Iceland - BB Tennis
- Spain - Tennis Channel
- UK - Tennis Channel
- USA - Tennis Channel
- All Other Countries - ChallengerTV
"Tennis Channel and ATP share a common goal: to bring fans closer to the entertainment and drama of tennis,” said Tennis Channel’s Senior VP of International and Programming Andy Reif. “This partnership provides a unique platform to showcase the incredible talent and storylines of the ATP Challenger Tour. We are thrilled to be part of this exciting chapter and look forward to helping the Tour reach new audiences around the world."
"Expanding our media rights distribution is a huge step forward for the ATP Challenger Tour,” added ATP Challenger Tour VP Julia Boyadjieva. “We’re raising the bar with tournaments that feel bigger and better, combined with top-tier broadcast production to bring them to life.
"Partnering with Tennis Channel and other broadcasters means we can shine a global spotlight on the incredible talent in these events, giving players the platform they deserve and inspiring the next generation of stars. It’s another signal of our commitment to growing the game at this level."
"Partnering with Tennis Channel and other broadcasters means we can shine a global spotlight on the incredible talent in these events, giving players the platform they deserve and inspiring the next generation of stars. It’s another signal of our commitment to growing the game at this level."
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