BBC and LTA extend broadcast deal until 2027

The BBC has secured a three-year extension with the LTA to broadcast live coverage of the LTA’s grass court tournaments, including The Queen’s Club, Eastbourne, and Nottingham.

The deal includes television coverage of the men’s and newly introduced women’s tournaments at The Queen’s Club, as well as live streaming of the Nottingham and Eastbourne tournaments via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

This summer marks the return of a top-level women’s tournament at The Queen’s Club for the first time in over five decades, with the WTA 500 event taking place the week before the ATP 500 tournament.

British players Katie Boulter and Jack Draper are due to compete, alongside international names such as 2024 Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and former US Open winner Emma Raducanu.

Live BBC TV and iPlayer coverage will span both weeks at The Queen’s Club, while BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will provide additional commentary and updates.

The extended deal maintains the BBC’s long-standing tradition of airing key UK tennis events ahead of Wimbledon.

The LTA has also been shortlisted for Best on Social in association with Sid Lee Sport at the FEVO Sport Industry Awards 2025.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport said, “Continuing our partnership with the LTA for a further three years including the streaming of Eastbourne and Nottingham ensures world-class tennis remains free-to-air for audiences.” 

Chris Pollard, LTA Managing Director of Commercial & Operations added, “The LTA is committed to opening up tennis to the largest possible audience across Britain, and the BBC plays a vital role in helping us achieve this.

“This partnership will enable people right across the country to watch British stars and top-ranked international players on free-to-air platforms across three weeks of inspiring, world-class tennis.”

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