How and Where to Watch Roger Federer's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels

Roger Federer officially enters the International Tennis Hall of Fame today, immortalizing a legendary career defined not just by his 20 Grand Slams, but by the effortless grace and artistry that captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world.

The tennis legend will be inducted into the Hall of Fame along with journalist/sportscaster Mary Carillo as part of the Class of 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island, at 6:00 p.m EST.

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Ahead of the induction ceremony, the 45-year-old expressed that he is prepared for happy tears at the Hall of Fame.

"This is important stuff. It's taken me a lot of hours of playing tennis and a lot of numbers to get here. But this ranks very high, because I've achieved a lot, but this is, like, the final hurrah. So I'm very, very excited," said Federer.

The former world No.1 also had a message for upcoming tennis players.

"I would like the juniors of the future to think, 'I want to be world No. 1, want to get into the Hall of Fame," added Federer.

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The Swiss Maestro is one of only eight men in tennis history to achieve a career Grand Slam in singles and was the first male player in tennis history to win 20 major singles titles. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks, ultimately holding that spot for 310 total weeks throughout his career.

During his ATP career, he captured 103 singles titles, received the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times, and was voted as ATP Fan Favorite for a record 19 consecutive years. Federer captured an Olympic gold medal in doubles in 2008, led Switzerland to the 2014 Davis Cup title, and created the Laver Cup to honor Hall of Famer Rod Laver's global legacy.

Nostalgia Lights Up New York

Even though Roger Federer retired from professional tennis in 2022, he completely stole the spotlight during US Open Fan Week when he stepped back onto Arthur Ashe Stadium for a star-studded exhibition against Andy Roddick.

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Federer also teamed up with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi. The 45-year-old won both matches, defeating Roddick 6-3 in the singles competition and a 7-5 win with McEnroe over Roddick and Agassi in the doubles event.

A packed house of 23,000 delighted fans gave the tennis legend a booming hero's welcome. The crowd was taken back in time when Federer unleashed his iconic, picture-perfect one-handed backhand.

Amidst growing conversations about the decline of the single-handed stroke in the modern game, Federer's masterclass was a beautiful, nostalgic reminder of the pure artistry that defined his career.

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Roger Federer's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Streaming Details

Fans in the US can catch the live broadcast exclusively on the Tennis Channel, with cord-cutters able to stream the event via Fubo or the official Tennis Channel App.

Viewers in the UK and Ireland can follow the live coverage streaming on Sky Sports, while tennis enthusiasts in Australia can watch via Stan Sport.

For fans across Europe and Switzerland, the ceremony will be streamed on Eurosport and Discovery+. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, ESPN and the Disney+ streaming service will hold the broadcast rights, while fans in Canada can watch through TSN.

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For any regions without a dedicated local TV provider, the International Tennis Hall of Fame YouTube Channel will provide official global streaming updates and video highlights.

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