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With the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year, over, American tennis fans’ hopes have been dashed once again. After Taylor Fritz lost to Jannik Sinner, American male tennis players have been without a Grand Slam title since 2003.
American men's tennis players will have a chance to make up for their loss when the Laver Cup gets underway in Berlin tomorrow, September 20. Given the time difference, you'll need to wake up early if you're a US-based fan looking to watch the tournament live.
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Overview: How to Watch the Laver Cup Online
With players like Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe facing off against Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, the Laver Cup is sure to be an exciting watch for any tennis fan. Fans in the United States looking to follow the event can find it on Tennis Channel. If you don’t have cable or satellite, there are several ways to watch the event. You’ll want to check the Laver Cup schedule for details on matches and times.
Most channels
Live TV
DirecTV Stream is one of the most comprehensive options for watching cable TV without the need for hardware. The Tennis Channel, the best way to watch the Laver Cup in the United States, will be on channel 217. The cheapest package that includes Tennis Channel is the Choice package, which costs $88.99/month for the first three months. DirecTV is offering a 5-day free trial.
Best for sports
FUBO TV
FuboTV is a streaming service that’s especially popular with sports fans, but it also offers great entertainment and news channels. FuboTV includes the Tennis Channel, and if you want more sports action, T2, a network that offers live tennis coverage year-round, is also included. Plans start at $79.99/month, and Fubo offers a 7-day free trial.
Best for Disney
Hulu with Live TV
Hulu + Live TV includes popular Hulu shows, as well as Disney-owned channels like ESPN and Disney+. The Sports add-on gives you access to the Tennis Channel. Tennis fans can also enjoy the T2 channel, which is included in the basic Hulu + Live TV package. The basic package costs $76.99 per month, while the Sports add-on costs $9.99 per month. Hulu also offers a free trial.
Best value
Sling TV
By offering smaller, more customizable packages, Sling stands out as one of the most affordable options for fans looking for live TV. The Blue + Sports Extra package will give you access to The Tennis Channel. The Blue package costs $45 per month, or $20 for the first month, while the Sports Extra package costs $11 per month. Sling currently does not offer a free trial.
The Laver Cup, held at the Oper Arena in Berlin, is different from other tennis tournaments. The tournament is modeled after the Ryder Cup, a golf tournament where Team Europe faces Team USA. In the Laver Cup, Team Europe faces Team World. Since its inception in 2017, Team Europe has been captained by Björn Borg, while Team World has been captained by John McEnroe.
2022 saw Team World’s first win over Team Europe, and they easily beat Team Europe again in 2023. They will be looking to win a third straight title with Americans Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton representing Team World this year. The team will be completed by Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina, Alejandro Tapello of Chile and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia.
Team Europe suffered a setback when Rafael Nadal withdrew from the tournament, but still has plenty of top-level talent on its roster, including ATP No. 2 Alexander Zverev, No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 5 Daniil Medvedev. Grigor Dimitrov replaced Nadal, and Norway's Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas completed the team.
The four matches from day one have been announced, with Rod Cerundolo, Tsitsipas Kokkinakis and Dimitrov facing off against Thapelo. The final match of the night will be a doubles match with Alcaraz and Zverev facing Fritz and Shelton.
