Sky New Zealand Extends Australian Open Broadcast Rights Through 2032

Sky New Zealand has renewed its partnership with Tennis Australia, securing broadcast rights for the Australian Open through 2032. This six-year extension allows Sky to continue airing the tournament on its Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now platforms.

Starting in 2027, selected matches will also be available free-to-air on Sky’s commercial network, Three, and its streaming service, ThreeNow. This agreement marks the continuation of Sky's 25-year collaboration with Tennis Australia and expands their coverage to include New Zealand broadcast rights for the Laver Cup and United Cup.

Adam Crothers, Sky's head of content partnerships, stated that the Australian Open has historically been a significant event for New Zealand viewers, and he expressed satisfaction with the six-year extension.

Cedric Cornelis, chief commercial officer of Tennis Australia, highlighted New Zealand as an important market for the tournament, emphasizing Sky's role in making the Australian Open accessible to Kiwi fans.

The next Australian Open is scheduled to take place from January 11 to 31, 2027. This renewal aligns with Sky's strategy to strengthen its sports portfolio, following recent long-term agreements for numerous other sports, including English Premier League soccer and the Tour de France.