The 2026 US Open takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York from August 23 to September 13. Fan Week and qualifying occupy the opening week, while the men’s and women’s singles main draws begin on Sunday, August 30.
Broadcasting rights vary by country. American viewers can watch through ESPN, while Sky Sports, Eurosport, TSN, Stan Sport and several other regional broadcasters will provide international coverage.
2026 US Open Schedule
According to the official 2026 US Open schedule, the tournament’s most important dates are:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Fan Week | August 23 to 29 |
| Singles qualifying | August 24 to 27 |
| Mixed doubles | August 24 to 26 |
| Singles main draw begins | August 30 |
| Singles quarterfinals | September 8 and 9 |
| Women’s semifinals | September 10 |
| Men’s semifinals | September 11 |
| Women’s final | September 12 |
| Men’s final | September 13 |
The women’s final is scheduled for 4:00p.m. ET, while the men’s final begins at 2:00p.m. ET.
Where to Watch the US Open in the United States
ESPN is the exclusive American broadcaster for the 2026 US Open. Matches will be shown across ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and ESPN Deportes.
The ESPN App is the best option for viewers who want to choose a specific match. The official US Open television schedule confirms more than 1,000 hours of digital coverage, including matches from courts throughout the venue.
ABC will show selected coverage, including action on the opening Sunday, Middle Sunday and the men’s final. ESPN Deportes will provide more than 110 hours of Spanish-language coverage.
ESPN2 and the ESPN App will also show qualifying and mixed doubles during Fan Week. Tennis Channel will provide previews, analysis and selected Fan Week coverage, but it is not the primary broadcaster for the main draw.
Where to Watch the US Open in the UK and Europe
Sky Sports is the official broadcaster in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Major matches will be shown on Sky Sports Tennis, while additional court feeds will be available through Sky Sports+ and the Sky Sports app. Viewers without a regular Sky television subscription can stream the tournament through NOW.
Eurosport will cover the US Open across much of continental Europe. Matches will be shown on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2, with additional streaming options available in participating countries. Some markets provide Eurosport streaming through HBO Max and its sports package.
Several European countries have separate broadcasting arrangements:
| Country or region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Spain | Telefónica |
| Italy | SuperTennis and Sky Italia |
| Germany, Austria and Switzerland | Sporteurope.TV and Sky Deutschland |
| Austria | Additional coverage on Puls4 |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports |
Italian viewers can watch the main draw free on SuperTennis. The channel has extended its US Open agreement through 2030.
Where to Watch the US Open in Canada and Australia
Canadian viewers can watch through TSN and RDS. TSN provides English-language coverage, while RDS carries French-language coverage. Matches can also be accessed through their supported digital services.
In Australia, coverage will be provided by Channel Nine and Stan Sport. Channel Nine will show selected matches, while Stan Sport is the best option for watching every available court live or on demand.
Where to Watch in Other Countries
The official international broadcast partner list includes the following regional broadcasters:
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Latin America and Caribbean | ESPN International |
| Brazil | ESPN and SporTV |
| Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| China | CCTV and MIGU |
| South Korea | CJ Media |
| Southeast Asia | Eclat and SPOTV |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Taiwan | Sportcast |
What Time Do US Open Matches Begin?
Most outside-court matches begin at 11:00a.m. ET, while Arthur Ashe Stadium day-session matches normally start at 11:30a.m. Night sessions begin at approximately 7:00p.m. ET.
That means regular daytime play starts at around 4:00p.m. in the UK, 5:00p.m. in Central Europe and 6:00p.m. in Greece. Night sessions begin at midnight in the UK, 1:00a.m. in Central Europe and 2:00a.m. in Greece.
Can You Watch the 2026 US Open for Free?
American viewers can watch selected ABC coverage using an over-the-air antenna where a local ABC station is available. Italian viewers can watch the main draw free through SuperTennis, while Channel Nine will provide selected coverage in Australia.
The official US Open website, app and YouTube channel will provide scores, schedules, interviews and highlights. Full live matches will generally require access to the authorized broadcaster in your country.
The US Open is not available through Tennis TV because Grand Slam broadcasting rights are separate from the regular ATP Tour. For more information about the event, read US Open Tennis: The Complete Guide and US Open History and Records.