Stream Every Serve: Your Complete 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Viewing Guide

The 2026 U.S. Open officially kicked off on Aug. 23, with the highly anticipated main singles draws beginning on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Broadcasting will be distributed among ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, with all three networks available for streaming through various platforms including DirecTV (offering a five-day complimentary trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial period), Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. ESPN Unlimited will also provide tournament coverage, though this streaming service does not include a trial period for new subscribers.

The championship reaches its conclusion when the women's singles final takes place on Sept. 12 via ESPN, followed by the men's singles final on Sept. 13 on ABC, marking the conclusion of the year's final Grand Slam event.

Key Dates and Broadcast Information for 2026 U.S. Open Tennis

The main singles competition opens on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET and concludes with the women's final on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET and the men's final on Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET. Programming will be distributed across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, with Spanish-language broadcasts available through ESPN Deportes. The women's championship match airs on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, whereas the men's championship airs on ABC and ESPN Deportes.

Online Streaming Options for U.S. Open Tennis 2026

Since matches will air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, viewers can also access live streams through any live TV streaming platform that includes these networks. The primary options are DirecTV (featuring a five-day complimentary trial), Fubo (with a one-day trial), Sling, and Hulu + Live TV.

DirecTV

ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 are featured in DirecTV's core subscription packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. The service extends a five-day complimentary trial for its streaming platform, allowing new customers to stream five days of matches without charge. Pricing details and custom channel bundle options (beginning at $19.99 monthly) are available at directv.com.

Fubo

Streaming access to ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 is available through Fubo's subscription offering, which includes a one-day trial for first-time customers. Following the trial period, subscription rates begin at $54.99 for the initial month, then $64.99 per month going forward.

Sling

ESPN and ESPN2 can be accessed through Sling's affordable Essentials package starting at $19.99 monthly, the Orange package from $45.99 monthly or $4.99 daily, and the Orange & Blue package from $60.99 monthly. ABC is accessible through the Orange & Blue plan in certain regional areas; interested subscribers should visit Sling.com to verify local availability.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV provides streaming access to ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 and includes a three-day trial for new subscribers. The service bundles subscriptions with both Disney+ and ESPN+, with pricing starting at $89.99 monthly.

Complete 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Schedule with Channel Information

The singles competition commences on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET and concludes on Sept. 13. The following provides a comprehensive breakdown of significant dates throughout the 2026 singles tournament:

• Aug. 30-Sept. 1: First-round singles matches (ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 2-3: Second-round singles matches (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 4-5: Third-round singles matches (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 6-7: Round of 16 singles matches (ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 8-9: Quarterfinal singles matches (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 10: Women's singles semifinals at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 11: Men's singles semifinals at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 12: Women's singles final at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)
• Sept. 13: Men's singles final at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN Deportes)