An ESPN Unlimited subscription offers the most straightforward path to catching every match of the tournament.
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As summer draws to a close and Wimbledon has concluded, attention now shifts to the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships. The tournament kicks off on Sunday, August 30, and concludes on Sunday, September 13, gathering some of the sport’s top competitors at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, for the year’s final Grand Slam event.
Although the entire tournament will be available on broadcast television, with matches airing primarily on ESPN, ABC, and The Tennis Channel, the most convenient viewing option is through an ESPN subscription and the ESPN app. For those wanting to follow the US Open closely, here is everything you need to know about the championships and how to tune in.
What are the dates for the 2026 US Open?
Qualifying rounds for the US Open began on Monday, August 24, and continued through Thursday, August 27, according to the official US Open TV schedule. Once main-draw play commences on August 30, multiple matches — including both singles and doubles on select days — will be held daily through Sunday, September 13.
Regardless of your level of dedication, there will be compelling matches to watch every day. Below are the dates and times for the matches most likely to define the storyline of the 2026 US Open:
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Sunday, August 30: First-round matches begin, running from 12PM ET to 11PM ET.
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Tuesday, September 8: Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals take place from 11:30AM ET to 11PM ET.
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Wednesday, September 9: Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals continue from 11:30AM ET to 11PM ET.
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Thursday, September 10: Women’s Singles Semifinals run from 7PM ET to 11PM ET.
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Friday, September 11: Men’s Singles Semifinals air from 3PM ET to 6PM ET, and again from 7PM to 10PM ET.
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Saturday, September 12: Women’s Singles Championship runs from 4PM ET to 7PM ET.
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Sunday, September 13: Men’s Singles Championship airs from 2PM ET to 5:30PM ET.
How can you watch the 2026 US Open?
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ESPN is the exclusive broadcaster of the entire 2026 US Open, making an ESPN subscription the simplest way to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the tournament. While the US Open schedule lists certain matches exclusively on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC, a subscription to ESPN Unlimited grants access to all of them, according to ESPN’s official announcement.
Specifically, an ESPN Unlimited subscription provides access to sports programming across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SECN, ACCN, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SECN+, ACCNX, NFL Network, and CW Sports. This comprehensive coverage should satisfy all your viewing needs for the 2026 US Open.
ESPN Unlimited is available for $32 per month or $300 per year. For those interested in a bundled package, a Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited combination is also offered at $36 per month. Once subscribed, all of ESPN’s 2026 US Open coverage is conveniently organized within the streaming service’s dedicated US Open hub.
Who is competing in the 2026 US Open Championship?
As the name suggests, the US Open is technically open to both amateur and professional players, though the most compelling matchups naturally involve the sport’s top professionals. On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz is defending his 2025 US Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka holds the same distinction on the women’s side.
A more detailed overview of the top players competing in this year’s tournament is available through the US Open’s official player rundown. Complete rosters for all men’s and women’s participants are also accessible online.
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