How to Watch the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament

The 2026 U.S. Open is scheduled to take place from Sunday, August 30th, to Sunday, September 13th, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.

The initial rounds for both the men's and women's singles competitions will occur during the first three days of the tournament, from Sunday to Tuesday.

Notable player absences include World No. 1 Jannik Sinner due to a knee injury. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is making his return after a wrist injury sustained in April, and despite a challenging draw, he remains the betting favorite. Other top contenders include French Open champion and No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev, 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title, and the top-ranked American, Ben Shelton.

In the women's singles, the two-time defending champion and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is favored to secure her third consecutive title. However, many experts are predicting a win for No. 4 seed Coco Gauff, who is coming off a victory at the Cincinnati Open. Iga Swiatek, a six-time major champion, is considered the third favorite, followed by four-time major champion Naomi Osaka.

ESPN platforms will provide comprehensive coverage of the U.S. Open for 15 days, commencing on August 30th. Live streaming will be available on the ESPN App starting at 11 a.m. ET daily, continuing until the conclusion of play. The broadcasts will feature wall-to-wall coverage from all courts, culminating in the Women's Singles Final on September 12th at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes, and the Men's Singles Final on September 13th at 2 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes.

2026 U.S. Open Broadcast Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time.

Sunday, August 30 - Saturday, September 4

• 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: RedZone at the US Open (ESPN App)

Sunday, August 30 (Day 1)

• 11 a.m.: 'SportsCenter' at the US Open (ESPN2)
• Noon: Day 1 Coverage (ABC)
• 3 p.m.: Day 1 Coverage (ESPN2 and Disney+)
• 4:30 p.m.: Day 1 Coverage (ESPN and Disney+)
• 5:30 p.m.: First-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN and Disney+)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN and Disney+)
• 7 p.m.: First-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Monday, August 31 (Day 2)

• 11 a.m.: First-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 11:30 a.m.: Day 2 Coverage (ESPN)
• 5:30 p.m.: First-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN and ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: First-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Tuesday, September 1 (Day 3)

• 11 a.m.: First-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 11:30 a.m.: Day 3 Coverage (ESPN)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN and ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: First-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Wednesday, September 2 (Day 4)

• 11 a.m.: Second-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 11:30 a.m.: Day 4 Coverage (ESPN)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN)
• 7 p.m.: Second-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Thursday, September 3 (Day 5)

• 11 a.m.: Second-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 11:30 a.m.: Day 5 Coverage (ESPN)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: Second-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Friday, September 4 (Day 6)

• 11 a.m.: Third-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 11:30 a.m.: Day 6 Coverage (ESPN)
• 5 p.m.: Third-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: Third-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, September 5 (Day 7)

• 11 a.m.: Day 7 Coverage (ESPN2 and ESPN App)
• 5 p.m.: Third-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: Third-round coverage in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Sunday, September 6 (Day 8)

• 11 a.m.: Day 8 Coverage (ESPN and ESPN App)
• 3 p.m.: Round of 16 (ABC)
• 5 p.m.: Round of 16 in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN)
• 7 p.m.: Round of 16 in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Monday, September 7 (Day 9)

• 11 a.m.: Day 9 Coverage (ESPN and ESPN App)
• 11:30 a.m.: Round of 16 in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 6 p.m.: '2026 US Open Match Point' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN2)
• 7 p.m.: Round of 16 in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Tuesday, September 8 (Day 10)

• 11:30 a.m.: Day 10 Coverage (Men's and Women's Quarterfinals) (ESPN and ESPN Deportes)
• 7 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN)
• 7 p.m.: Men's and Women's Quarterfinals in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Wednesday, September 9 (Day 11)

• 11:30 a.m.: Day 11 Coverage (Men's and Women's Quarterfinals) (ESPN and ESPN Deportes)
• 7:30 p.m.: 'Primetime at the US Open' (ESPN)
• 7:30 p.m.: Men's and Women's Quarterfinals in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)

Thursday, September 10 (Day 12)

• 7 p.m.: Women's Semifinals (ESPN and ESPN Deportes)

Friday, September 11 (Day 13)

• Noon: Women's Doubles Championship (ESPN2)
• 3 p.m.: Men's Semifinal No. 1 (ESPN and ESPN Deportes)
• 7 p.m.: Men's Semifinal No. 2 (ESPN and ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, September 12 (Day 14)

• Noon: Men's Doubles Championship (ESPN App)
• 3:30 p.m.: Women's Championship Pre-show in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 4 p.m.: Women's Championship (ESPN and ESPN Deportes)

Sunday, September 13 (Day 15)

• 1 p.m.: Men's Championship Preview (ABC)
• 1:30 p.m.: Men's Championship Pre-show in Spanish (ESPN Deportes)
• 2 p.m.: Men's Championship (ABC and ESPN Deportes)
• 9 p.m.: Men's Championship (Encore Presentation) (ESPN2)