GLOBAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION AND CELEBRITY GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 INDUCTION CELEBRATION
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) announced worldwide television distribution for the 2026 Induction Celebration, ensuring tennis fans across the globe can witness the sport's most prestigious honor. Headlined by the induction of Roger Federer and Mary Carillo and complemented by the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments, the weekend will bring together tennis legends, celebrity guests, and fans in Newport.
Tom Rinaldi of FOX Sports will host the Induction Ceremony on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Tennis Channel will serve as the exclusive U.S. broadcast partner, with veteran Tennis Channel analyst Brett Haber opening the celebration. Additional international broadcasters will deliver coverage to audiences around the world.
The ITHF has secured international television partners that will deliver coverage across Europe and beyond, providing fans worldwide the opportunity to witness the sport's newest Hall of Famers receiving the ultimate honor in tennis.
Confirmed international television partners currently include:
- Sky Sports, NOW TV (United Kingdom)
- beIN SPORTS (France)
- Stan Sport (Australia)
- SuperTennis TV (Italy)
- BB Tennis (Russia and Belarus)
- Tennis Channel will also distribute the ceremony live internationally in the following countries: Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India and Mexico
Additional distribution agreements are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
“The International Tennis Hall of Fame celebrates tennis as a truly global sport, and our worldwide broadcast partnerships reflect both the international reach of the game and the enduring impact of our Hall of Famers,” said Dan Faber, CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “The induction of Roger Federer and Mary Carillo has generated extraordinary excitement across the tennis world. We're proud to bring this historic celebration to fans everywhere, ensuring audiences around the world can share in one of the sport's most meaningful weekends.”
CELEBRITIES AND HALL OF FAMERS SET TO HIT THE COURT FOR THE HALL OF FAME CELEBRITY PRO CLASSIC PRESENTED BY FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has also announced the line-up for the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments, which will feature Roger Federer playing on Newport’s iconic grass courts. He will be joined by an elite group of fellow Hall of Famers including Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, John McEnroe, Stefan Edberg, Lleyton Hewitt, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Martina Navratilova and Gabriela Sabatini. The Hall of Famers will be joined in doubles action by TV personality Joey Graziadei, stand-up comedian and former professional tennis player Michael Kosta and two-time Major champion Garbine Muguruza. Olympic alpine ski champion Lindsay Vonn will kick off the event in the umpire chair.
Approximately 30 Hall of Famers in full are expected to attend the Induction Celebration Weekend and will participate in scheduled activities, including appearances at Thursday evening’s Courting Fashion event presented by Chubb and during the Red-Carpet Pre-Show on Saturday, prior to the Ceremony.
International broadcast schedules, airtimes, and viewing information will vary by territory. Fans are encouraged to consult local listings and broadcaster platforms for details. For the latest updates on the 2026 Induction Celebration Weekend, visit tennisfame.com. For weekly episode drops of The Road to Newport, the 6-part series featuring Roger Federer’s rise to greatness, visit the ITHF YouTube page.
