At least two apps, various passwords, a couple of season tickets in your pocket like different tickets to enter the same stadium. It is the side effect – not exactly painless – of the divorce between Sky and Warner Bros Discovery: Eurosport channels 1 and 2 are no longer available on Sky. And since Eurosport is the home of two out of four Slams, the geography of great tennis has suddenly shattered. The game remains the same, but to follow it you need to know where to look, and above all how much to pay.
From 1 July 2025 Eurosport 1 and 2 are no longer visible on Sky. It is a technical step, but with very concrete effects. Because Eurosport is not just any channel: it is the home of two out of four Slams – the Australian Open and Roland Garros – and has accompanied high-level tennis for thirty years. The break with Sky suddenly removed those tournaments from the bouquet which, until yesterday, represented the point of reference for millions of fans.
The Australian Open inaugurates the new era: away from Sky
The first test is the Australian Open, which Eurosport has broadcast since 1995 and of which it holds exclusive rights until 2031. From this year, however, Melbourne no longer passes through Sky. A weighty choice. Warner Bros Discovery’s response was twofold. On the one hand, the strengthening of distribution alliances: the Australian Open is visible on Eurosport 1 and 2 on discovery+, on Dazn (also via Timvision) and on Prime Video Channels, with a total of six channels dedicated to the tournament to follow multiple matches at the same time. On the other, the strategic bet on HBO Max, the streaming platform that has just launchedwhich becomes the new home of sport within a broader entertainment offer, with a dedicated add-on.
HBO Max prices
The pricing model for HBO Max follows that already tested in other European markets. There are three monthly plans: Basic with advertising at 5.99 euros (two devices, Full HD), Standard at 11.99 euros (two devices, Full HD and up to 30 downloads with limitations) and Premium at 16.99 euros (four devices, 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Atmos where available and 100 downloads with limitations). Added to these is the optional Sport package, at 3 euros per month, which extends access to Eurosport content.
«The Australian Open – explains a recent press release from Warner Bros Discovery – represents the first major event of an extraordinary year of sport on our channels and platforms. Our unique proposition will offer every match live, accompanying viewers until the return of the Olympic Winter Games to Europe with complete coverage of Milano Cortina 2026. From the sunny fields of Melbourne Park to the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites, we will tell every sports story in the most engaging way possible. With the arrival of HBO Max in new markets such as Italy, we are thrilled to launch the new home of sports streaming within the largest catalog of entertainment content.”
