Worldwide TV broadcasting
400 million spectactors expected
The regional broadcasters Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) and the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) provide the TV feed for the national ARD and ZDF. The ITTF is expecting the number of worldwide 400 millions of spectators. Social media via www.itTV.com also brings the World Championships to a worldwide audience.
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The regional broadcasters Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) and the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) provide the TV feed for the national ARD and ZDF. The ITTF is expecting the number of worldwide 400 millions of spectators. Social media via www.itTV.com also brings the World Championships to a worldwide audience.

 

 

The TV-Schedule in Germany

Monday, 29 May – Monday, 5 June

Livestream: itTV
The ITTF broadcasts up to eight matches live per round from all centre court tables.

Wednesday, 31 May

Livestreaming Hessischer Rundfunk: 1st round Men's singles (at least one match with a german player)

Thursday, 1 June

Livestreaming Hessischer Rundfunk: 2nd round Men's singles (at least one match with a german player)

Friday, 2 June

TV Live: Hessischer Rundfunk, 14:30 - 15:30

Heimspiel Extra Live (Hessischer Rundfunk)
Men’s Singles, Last 32

Saturday, 3 June

Livestream: ZDF, 11:15 – 12:15

ZDF Livestream www.zdf.de/live-tv
Men’s Singles, Last 16

TV: ZDF, 15:15 – 16:15
ZDF Sport Extra
Men’s Singles, Last 16

Livestream: ZDF, 19:15 – 20:15
ZDF Livestream www.zdf.de/live-tv
Men’s Singles, Last 16

Sunday, 4 June

TV: ARD, 15:00 - 15:45
Sportschau im Ersten (ARD)
Men’s Singles, quarter finals and/or Men’s Doubles quarter finals

Monday, 5 June

TV: ZDF, 16:15 bis 17:15
ZDF Sport Extra
Men’s Singles, semifinals and final

Livestream, ZDF, 14:30 – 15:30
ZDF Livestream www.zdf.de/live-tv
Men’s Singles, final

For the latest broadcast times and details, check the DTTB’s regularly updated www.wttc2017.com.

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400 million spectactors expected

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