.tennis Domain Names
40 registrars compared — cheapest from $50.20 at Cloudflare
Tennis may be a sport of precise angles, but the .tennis domain angles for the spotlight in the crowded 2012 new gTLD class. Delegated in January 2015, it's a niche slice of the internet that serves players, clubs, and fans alike.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloudflare Cheapest | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $251.00 | $502.00 | Visit |
| 2 | eDomains | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $258.00 | $516.00 | Visit |
| 3 | NameBright | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $275.00 | $550.00 | Visit |
| 4 | Above.com | $55.22 | $55.22 | $55.22 | $276.10 | $552.20 | Visit |
| 5 | Truehost | $55.22 | $116.21 | $65.26 | $520.06 | $1101.11 | Visit |
| 6 | OVHcloud | $56.49 | $65.69 | $62.99 | $319.25 | $647.70 | Visit |
| 7 | UK2 | $59.91 | $59.91 | $59.91 | $299.55 | $599.10 | Visit |
| 8 | DreamHost | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $324.95 | $649.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Hello.co | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $324.95 | $649.90 | Visit |
| 10 | Crazy Domains | $65.99 | $65.99 | $65.99 | $329.95 | $659.90 | Visit |
| 11 | Porkbun | $67.46 | $67.46 | $67.46 | $337.30 | $674.60 | Visit |
| 12 | Spaceship | $67.48 | $67.48 | $67.48 | $337.40 | $674.80 | Visit |
| 13 | Sav | $67.80 | $67.80 | $67.80 | $339.00 | $678.00 | Visit |
| 14 | Dynadot | $69.77 | $69.77 | $69.77 | $348.85 | $697.70 | Visit |
| 15 | Epik | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $349.75 | $699.50 | Visit |
| 16 | Regery | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $349.95 | $699.90 | Visit |
| 17 | 123 Reg | $72.58 | $72.58 | $72.58 | $362.90 | $725.80 | Visit |
| 18 | Netim | $73.50 | $73.50 | $53.00 | $367.50 | $735.00 | Visit |
| 19 | Infomaniak | $73.98 | $73.98 | $73.98 | $369.90 | $739.80 | Visit |
| 20 | Squarespace | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $375.00 | $750.00 | Visit |
| 21 | Regtons | $76.99 | $76.99 | $76.99 | $384.95 | $769.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Gname | $77.99 | $77.99 | $77.99 | $389.95 | $779.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Marcaria | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $405.00 | $810.00 | Visit |
| 24 | MrDomain | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $421.50 | $843.00 | Visit |
| 25 | OnlyDomains | $86.99 | $100.49 | $100.49 | $488.95 | $991.40 | Visit |
| 26 | Gandi | $87.82 | $135.98 | $74.42 | $631.74 | $1311.64 | Visit |
| 27 | Namecheap | $88.48 | $106.48 | $88.48 | $514.40 | $1046.80 | Visit |
| 28 | NameSilo | $88.99 | $89.99 | $73.99 | $448.95 | $898.90 | Visit |
| 29 | Internet.bs | $89.43 | $89.43 | $74.28 | $447.15 | $894.30 | Visit |
| 30 | Directnic | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $454.00 | $908.00 | Visit |
| 31 | All Domains | $91.02 | $93.24 | $93.24 | $463.98 | $930.18 | Visit |
| 32 | IONOS | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $460.00 | $920.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Blacknight | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $480.00 | $960.00 | Visit |
| 34 | 101domain | $102.17 | $120.17 | $102.17 | $582.85 | $1183.70 | Visit |
| 35 | Hover | $108.19 | $108.19 | $108.19 | $540.95 | $1081.90 | Visit |
| 36 | INWX | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $573.00 | $1146.00 | Visit |
| 37 | EuroDNS | $114.72 | $114.72 | $114.72 | $573.60 | $1147.20 | Visit |
| 38 | Name.com | $114.99 | $114.99 | $114.99 | $574.95 | $1149.90 | Visit |
| 39 | Moniker | $125.68 | $141.97 | $125.68 | $693.56 | $1403.41 | Visit |
| 40 | GoDaddy | $130.19 | $130.19 | $130.19 | $650.95 | $1301.90 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
A Forehand Shot in the 2012 gTLD Wave
When the internet's domain space expanded beyond .com, tennis was one of the few sports to claim its own slice. Delegated on January 29, 2015, .tennis arrived via the 2012 new gTLD program, a massive expansion that let brands, communities, and even hobbies become top-level domains. While tech giants grabbed .app and .blog, tennis secured its turf early. This wasn't a legacy extension born of internet history — it was a deliberate play for a specific audience. The registry behind it, Binky Moon, LLC, might sound whimsical, but its operator, Identity Digital, is a major player in the domain industry, running hundreds of TLDs. For tennis enthusiasts, this means a domain that's professionally managed and ready for the net.
Serving the Whole Court: From Clubs to Fans
Unlike some niche TLDs that stay narrowly focused, .tennis covers the entire spectrum of the sport. Tennis clubs can serve up their booking systems on a domain that instantly signals their specialty. Coaches can build lesson sites that tell potential students exactly what they offer, while tournaments and leagues can rally around a clear online identity. Even fan blogs and equipment reviewers can find a home here, making it a versatile option for any tennis-adjacent venture. The domain's meaning is inherently tied to the activity — it's a word that everyone pronounces the same way and associates with the sport. That clarity is a real advantage over generic .com addresses, where the name alone doesn't convey your focus. The best part? The playing field is still young, meaning early adopters can grab short, memorable names before the gold rush begins.
The Racket Sport Cluster: .tennis vs. Its Rivals
.tennis doesn't compete in a vacuum. It's part of a broader family of sports TLDs that emerged from the same expansion. .football, .basketball, .golf, and .rugby all offer similar niche appeal, each catering to a passionate fanbase. But .sport is the wildcard — a generic sports TLD that could theoretically cover everything tennis-related. Yet .tennis holds a distinct advantage: its specificity. A domain like `clinic.tennis` leaves no ambiguity about what you offer, whereas under .sport, the same domain might need extra words to clarify. In the game of brand recognition, directness often wins. And like its sporting peers, .tennis benefits from being part of a niche where registrants are likely hobbyists or professionals who value identity over novelty.
Budget-Friendly Baseline: Pricing and Accessibility
One of the most welcoming aspects of .tennis is its price point. With a narrow pricing spread across registrars, it falls into the budget-friendly category, making it accessible to amateur players and grassroots clubs, not just commercial enterprises. The 40 registrars offering .tennis include options like [Cloudflare](https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/tennis.html) at $50.20, with renewals around $50.20. This affordability contrasts sharply with premium TLDs or the escalating secondary market for .com domains. For a local tennis coach or a small tournament organizer, the cost is low enough to experiment. Yet, as with any domain, the cheapest initial price isn't the whole story — renewal rates can vary, and it's wise to compare the long-term costs, as $130.19 might charge significantly more than the average $80.74.