So YouTube TV just yanked Tennis Channel...
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Newballs
Professional
I think ATP tennis radio is a better option.
Live hd streaming is usually the first choice but, we all know that's not always available...
mmk
Hall of Fame
I got this in the last hour:
At least there isn't anything live for a while. Maybe they'll bring it back, or I'll have to think about buying TC Plus.
| We’re writing to let you know that our agreement with the Tennis Channel has expired. Starting November 30, 2020, at 11 pm ET, the Tennis Channel will no longer be made available for distribution on YouTube TV. This means that you will no longer be able to watch that channel live or access any content that you have recorded from the Tennis Channel. |
| We regret the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your membership. |
| Sincerely, The YouTube TV team |
At least there isn't anything live for a while. Maybe they'll bring it back, or I'll have to think about buying TC Plus.
Swingmaster
Hall of Fame
Tennis on the radio? Seriously? What’s that like?
mmk
Hall of Fame
I'd like to know that as well.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
1938?
chinobambino
Rookie
I use SlingTV and as far as I know, Tennis Channel is still on the plan!
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
It was actually quite interesting, because the ones I've heard from history were commentated at an excited and frenetic pace with the crowd noise coming in strong.
Now they let the images speak and the overall presentation is quite clinical.
Now they let the images speak and the overall presentation is quite clinical.
Slowtwitcher
Legend
I listened to the 1988 Wimbledon final on BBC World Service on a shortwave radio. Ah those were the days 
Newballs
Professional
It's a change for sure, it's actually quite good as an alternative.
Sometimes I'll put the match on the tv and mute it cause the radio commentary is usually better than the tv's.
Syncing them up can be a little tricky.
TennisTV has only ATP events (no WTA and no slams). Commentators are generally not very good, but they do have a lot of high quality classic matches, many of which have no commentary (which is a bonus).
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
@am1899 I have two homes (in California and Nevada, USA) and both still carry the Tennis Channel on Youtube TV. Where are you located?
Here's a screen grab I'm getting on Youtube TV right now:
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
Cut the cable and just get the digital streaming option of TC?
am1899
Legend
Western NY.
am1899
Legend
I’ve already cut the cable (that’s why I had YTTV).
The steaming option of TC (TC PLUS) excludes what they show on their main live tv coverage.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Must be Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
am1899
Legend
The commentators are (mostly) terrible on TC too, so that’s not a huge problem for me.
Appreciate the feedback though. The classic matches would def be cool.
am1899
Legend
Slowtwitcher
Legend
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Feel Yo Pain,This was me when I opened the email from YTTV:
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
This is why we pirate
IPTV for life for me going forward.
IPTV for life for me going forward.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
They have yanked it, just got the email!
am1899
Legend
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
For what I been told, content on TC is not shown on TC+ and visas versus. TC does show snips of TC+ matches as come on to viewers to try to get them to subscribe.
tlsmikey
Rookie
This makes me mad. They just raised the price $15/month and now they drop tennis channel? Terrible.
I've sent feedback here, I suggest we all do the same: https://www.youtube.com/tv/feedback
I've sent feedback here, I suggest we all do the same: https://www.youtube.com/tv/feedback
Georgepeppard007
Semi-Pro
Been using TennisTV for years. Cut the cord years ago. Pay $60 month for fiber internet plus $8.99 for TennisTV.
Get every ATP match except Grand Slams. Usually watch Grand Slams for free using the ESPN app.
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
Apologies for this, I should've checked before commenting.
am1899
Legend
No worries at all.
boulderchips
Rookie
I'm also bummed by this. Looks like the next best option might be Sling, which is likely where I'll be headed.
RigsOfChad
New User
Where can one watch full matches for the Challenger tour matches that are edited/clipped into highlights and posted by the Youtube channel "Tennis Challenge?" Thanks in advance.
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
In Australia, I basically end up subscribing to three different streaming services to cover off on tennis.
- TennisTV, which only does ATP, but does it amazingly well
- WTA.tv - very good, but really lacking in any kind of substantial library, and only a limited chance to catch up on matches once they finish
- Kayo - a general sport streaming service that I use for the majors
I'm really suprised that the Tennis Channel streaming service doesn't have one package that with everything. I've been waiting for TC to become available here, but I'm not as keen now that you've explained its limitations.
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
Open Castilla y Leon Pista 1 [1] Kacper Zuk (POL) vs Edan Leshem (ISR)
ATP Challenger Tour streaming match [1] Kacper Zuk (POL) vs Edan Leshem (ISR)
www.atptour.com
Silverbullet96
Hall of Fame
What does this mean ? Was the 'Tennis Channel' Channel on YouTube live streaming matches all this time for free ? I didn't know that...
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Deleted member 771911
Guest
Yes. I had it for years. You could also watch live matches without commentary, which was great.
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Deleted member 771911
Guest
Nearly 2021 and tennis still hasn't gotten itself together to bring to its fans an accessible, comprehensive and affordable means of watching its pro tournaments.
No wonder the sport is on its knees.
No wonder the sport is on its knees.
Sambuccashake
Hall of Fame
I love the synchronization between Andy and the guy in the glasses right next to him! (Telepathic influence?)This was me when I opened the email from YTTV:
