Get ready to serve up some tennis action, German and Austrian Prime Video subscribers! Breaking news, the globally renowned Wimbledon tournament is about to make its debut on the internet TV stage, with Amazon Prime Video securing the media rights for the event starting next year. This marks the platform's first foray into broadcasting the prestigious Grand Slam tournament.
Previously, Sky had the exclusive rights to air Wimbledon in Germany. But fear not, Sky fans, as they still boast an impressive tennis lineup. The broadcaster recently obtained the WTA women's tournament license, making them the go-to place for tennis aficionados in Germany.
Amazon's Alex Green, in a statement, shared his excitement for this new partnership, saying, "We are proud to offer Prime members exclusive, ad-free coverage of the Championships at no additional cost to their membership." The streaming giant currently charges 8.99 euros per month or 89.90 euros annually for Prime access.
As for the commentary team, Alex Green revealed that further details would be announced in the upcoming months. Prime Video has only delved into live sports broadcasting with Champions League soccer matches, so this marks a significant step for the platform.
Enrichment Insights:
Amazon Prime Video, at present, does not broadcast any ATP tennis tournaments. As of January 2024, ATP Tennis is no longer available on Prime Video. Tennis fans can opt for Tennis TV instead to enjoy live and on-demand coverage of all ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, and ATP 250 events, as well as the Nitto ATP Finals, Next Gen ATP Finals, and the United Cup. Apart from Wimbledon, the streaming rights for other tennis tournaments, including the Wimbledon streams, are divided among various platforms such as Stan Sport in Australia, Eurosport in Europe, and beIN Sports in France.
