First serve: Monday Aug 31 · Arthur Ashe Stadium

How to watch the 2026 US Open Tennis — every court, every round, every option

The 146th US Open Tennis Championships run Monday Aug 31 through Sunday Sept 13, 2026 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. ESPN has exclusive US rights — coverage on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and ESPN+. Both singles finals air on ABC.

★ Quick answer

ESPN family has all US rights. ESPN/ESPN2 (cable) covers daily marquee matches across two weeks. ABC (broadcast, free OTA) airs the Women's + Men's Singles Finals. ESPN+ ($10.99/mo) streams every match on every court — 250+ matches across 22 courts.

Cheapest full-coverage path: ESPN+ for one month at $10.99. ABC catches the singles finals free with an antenna if you only want title-match coverage.

114-day schedule

Same structure as Wimbledon — two weeks of play. Day sessions on Arthur Ashe start at 11 AM ET; night sessions at 7 PM ET. Other courts run multiple matches per day.

Week 1 — Rounds 1, 2, 3

Mon Aug 31 · Round 1 begins

128 men + 128 women across 22 courts · Arthur Ashe day session + night session
ESPNESPN2ESPN+ (every court)

Tue Sep 1 – Wed Sep 2 · Round 1 + Round 2

Round 1 completes Tuesday; Round 2 starts Wednesday · 64 men + 64 women remaining after Round 1
ESPNESPN2ESPN+

Thu Sep 3 – Fri Sep 4 · Round 2 + Round 3 start

Round 2 finishes Thursday; Round 3 begins Friday · 32 men + 32 women through to weekend
ESPNESPN2ESPN+

Sat Sep 5 – Sun Sep 6 · Round 3 (Labor Day weekend)

Round of 32 completes Sunday · marquee matches on Arthur Ashe both day + night sessions
ESPNESPN2ESPN+

Week 2 — Round of 16, Quarters, Semis, Finals

Mon Sep 7 (Labor Day) – Tue Sep 8 · Round of 16

16 men + 16 women remaining · Labor Day holiday matches on Arthur Ashe
ESPNESPN+

Wed Sep 9 – Thu Sep 10 · Quarterfinals

Men's QFs Tuesday + Wednesday; Women's QFs Tuesday + Wednesday · primarily Arthur Ashe + Louis Armstrong
ESPNESPN+

Thu Sep 10 · Women's Semifinals

Arthur Ashe · two matches, 7 PM ET start (night session)
ESPNESPN+

Fri Sep 11 · Men's Semifinals

Arthur Ashe · two matches, 3 PM ET first match
ESPNESPN+

Sat Sep 12 · Women's Singles Final FREE OTA

Arthur Ashe · 4 PM ET first ball · also Men's Doubles Final · ABC carries the women's title match on broadcast TV
ABC ✓ free w/ antennaESPNESPN+

Sun Sep 13 · Men's Singles Final FREE OTA

Arthur Ashe · 2 PM ET first ball · trophy presentation · the biggest tennis broadcast of the US summer
ABC ✓ free w/ antennaESPNESPN+

2The 4 ways to watch — ranked cheapest

Rick's pick

📺 ESPN+ $10.99/mo

Every match on every court — 250+ matches across 22 courts over 14 days. Arthur Ashe, Louis Armstrong, Grandstand, Court 17, plus all 18 field courts.
  • Cheapest path to all 250+ matches
  • Cancel after Sept 13 → effective $11 for two weeks of tennis
  • Includes ESPN/ESPN2 simulcast — no missing linear feeds
  • Court selector — pick which match to watch when 8 are happening simultaneously
Try ESPN+ →
Affiliate link · standalone subscription

📡 Antenna only (free) $0/mo + ~$30 antenna

Catches the Women's + Men's Singles Finals on ABC. Misses all early-round + quarterfinal + semifinal coverage.
  • Best for: Casual viewers who only want the title matches
  • Saturday Women's Final at 4 PM ET, Sunday Men's Final at 2 PM ET
  • Pairs with ESPN+ for full coverage at ~$40 total
Shop antennas →
Affiliate link · Mohu Leaf 50 ($45)

📡 Hulu + Live TV $82.99/mo

ESPN + ESPN2 + ABC + bundled Disney+/ESPN+. The Disney bundle effectively includes ESPN+ at no extra cost — best long-term value if you want ESPN+ year-round.
Try Hulu + Live →

▶️ YouTube TV $82.99/mo

ESPN + ESPN2 + ABC + Tennis Channel. Full coverage. 14-day free trial covers most of the tournament if timed right.
  • Start the trial Aug 30 → covers through Sept 12 free
Try YouTube TV →

Rick's take, 28 years installing AV systems:

Same call as Wimbledon: ESPN+ at $11 catches everything for two weeks. No live-TV bundle for tennis-only. If you just want the finals on ABC, antenna is free — but you'll miss the night-session storylines that build the tournament.

If you want long-term ESPN+ access for college football + UFC + NBA + NHL coverage that starts in September, the Hulu + Live TV bundle with Disney+/ESPN+ included is cleaner than standalone subscriptions.

3Common questions

What channel is the 2026 US Open Tennis on?

ESPN family has exclusive US rights. Coverage on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and ESPN+. Finals on ABC — free over the air with an antenna.

Can I watch the US Open Tennis for free?

Partially. The Women's Final (Sat Sept 12) and Men's Final (Sun Sept 13) air on ABC broadcast — free with an antenna. Early-round coverage is on ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+.

What is the cheapest way to watch the 2026 US Open Tennis?

ESPN+ at $10.99 for the month. Cancel after Sept 13.

Where is the 2026 US Open Tennis being played?

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Main court: 23,771-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium with retractable roof.

What time do matches start at the US Open?

Day sessions start at 11 AM ET on show courts. Night sessions on Arthur Ashe start at 7 PM ET.

What time is the US Open Tennis final?

Women's Final: Saturday Sept 12, 4 PM ET. Men's Final: Sunday Sept 13, 2 PM ET. Both on ABC + ESPN+.

Does ESPN+ have every US Open match?

Yes — every match on all 22 courts. 250+ matches over two weeks.

Is the US Open on Peacock or Hulu?

Not Peacock. Yes on Hulu + Live TV (carries ESPN/ESPN2/ABC). Standalone ESPN+ at $10.99 is cheaper if you only want this tournament.

4Keep going

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▶Watch — US Open Tennis highlights

Highlights from recent editions on the official broadcast partners' YouTube channels. Click any thumbnail to play right here on the page.

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Last year — 2025 men's final
Watch 2025 US Open men's final highlights
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Iconic — 2019 Nadal Medvedev
2019 US Open final — Nadal's 19th major
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Last verified June 9, 2026 against ESPN broadcast schedule + USTA. Match times confirmed daily by the USTA. Streaming-service prices verified at signup.