Warner Bros. Discovery Snares U.S. Rights to French Open (EXCLUSIVE)
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variety.comBrian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The Warner Bros. Discovery sports portfolio has long been grounded in offerings from the major U.S.
leagues. Now the company is adding international flavor to its mix. Warner has acquired the U.S. rights to the French Open, the tennis tournament also known as Roland-Garros, according to people familiar with the matter, snatching up a property that has primarily been associated with NBC Sports for many years.
In Europe, however, where Warner Bros. Discovery operates the massive Eurosport pay-TV networks, the Open has been part of its offerings since 1989.
Warner’s new French Open deal will commence in 2025. The new pact will give Warner rights to telecast the event in both the U.S.
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