U.S. Open 2026: Complete Streaming Guide, Player Lineup, and Viewing Options

The tennis season is in full swing, and it’s about to feature its most prestigious tournament of the year.

The 2026 U.S. Open has finally arrived, bringing together the biggest names in the sport (although a few notable injured players are absent) as they vie for the final Grand Slam title of the year.

Will Carlos Alcaraz be able to retain his championship title from last year and secure a third win? Or might a new champion, such as Taylor Fritz or Ben Shelton, rise to the occasion and become the first American to win a major tournament since Andy Roddick in 2003? And can Coco Gauff solidify her legacy among the greatest American female tennis players of the last two decades?

The only way to discover the outcome is to tune in. Watch With Us has created a comprehensive guide on how to catch the 2026 U.S. Open, detailing where to stream the event, the complete broadcast schedule, and more.

When Will the 2026 U.S. Open Take Place?

The singles tournament for the 2026 U.S. Open will kick off on Sunday, August 30, and run for about two weeks, concluding on Sunday, September 13, with the Men’s Championship match.

How to Watch the 2026 U.S. Open on Cable?

ESPN will air all of the matches during the 2026 U.S. Open, featuring comprehensive coverage across all 16 courts, available on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes (Spanish).

Additionally, ABC will cover all three Sundays of the tournament, showcasing first round matches, Round of 16 contests, and previews and previews of the Men’s Championship.

How to Stream the 2026 U.S. Open?

Viewers can stream the 2026 U.S. Open using the ESPN App, provided they subscribe to ESPN Unlimited. Notably, Disney+ subscribers can enjoy select Day 1 matches directly in the app, even without an ESPN bundle subscription.

Where Will the 2026 U.S. Open Be Held?

As tradition dictates, the 2026 U.S. Open will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, NY.

Is Serena Williams Competing in the 2026 U.S. Open?

Indeed! Serena Williams participated in the Mixed Doubles tournament alongside Carlos Alcaraz (they were eliminated in the Quarterfinals) and is gearing up to team with her sister, Venus Williams, in the Women’s Doubles tournament. However, she will not compete in Singles this year.

What Is the Complete Broadcasting Schedule for the 2026 U.S. Open?

Here’s the broadcasting schedule for the 2026 U.S. Open over the upcoming two weeks:

Sunday, August 30

SportsCenter at the US Open: 11 a.m. – Noon (ESPN2)

RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (First Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)

Day 1 Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): Noon – 3 p.m. (ABC)

Day 1 Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2, Disney+)

Day 1 Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN, Disney+)

First Round (Spanish): 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN, Disney+)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN, Disney+)

First Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Monday, August 31

RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (First Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)

First Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Day 2 Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)

First Round (Spanish): 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.(ESPN2)

First Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Tuesday, September 1

RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (First Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)

First Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Day 3 Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

First Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Wednesday, September 2

RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (Second Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)

Second Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Day 4 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Second Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Second Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Second Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Thursday, September 3

RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (Second Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)

Second Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Day 5 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Second Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Second Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Second Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Friday, September 4

Third Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (Third Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)

Day 6 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Third Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Third Round (Spanish): 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Third Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Third Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, September 5

Day 7 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Third Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN2, ESPN App*)

Third Round (Spanish): 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Third Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Third Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Sunday, September 6

Day 8 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Round of 16): 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN App*)

Round of 16: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ABC)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Round of 16): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Monday, September 7

Day 9 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Round of 16): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN App*)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Round of 16): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Tuesday, September 8

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Day 10 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Wednesday, September 9

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Day 11 Coverage Presented by Heineken (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Thursday, September 10

Women’s Semifinals: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Women’s Semifinals (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Friday, September 11

Women’s Doubles Championship: Noon – 2 p.m. (ESPN2)

Men’s Semifinal #1: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Men’s Semifinals (Spanish): 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Men’s Semifinal #2: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (ESPN)

Men’s Semifinals (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, September 12

Men’s Doubles Championship: Noon – 2 p.m. (ESPN App*)

Women’s Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Women’s Championship: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Women’s Championship (Spanish): 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Sunday, September 13

Men’s Championship Preview: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ABC)

Men’s Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Men’s Championship: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (ABC)

Men’s Championship (Spanish): 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Encore Presentation (Men’s Championship): 9 p.m. – Midnight (ESPN2)

*Available on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers

Is There a List of the 2026 U.S. Open Men’s Seeds?

Yes! Below is the list of the top 32 male players seeded for this year’s tournament.

1 – Alexander Zverev (GER)

2 – Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)

3 – Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)

4 – Novak Djoković (SRB)

5 – Flavio Cobolli (ITA)

6 – Alex de Minaur (AUS)

7 – Daniil Medvedev

8 – Ben Shelton (USA)

9 – Taylor Fritz (USA)

10 – Arthur Fils (FRA)

11 – Frances Tiafoe (USA)

12 – Rafael Jódar (ESP)

13 – Lorenzo Musetti (ITA)

14 – Learner Tien (USA)

15 – Alexander Bublik (KAZ)

16 – Brandon Nakashima (USA)

17 – Jakub Menšík (CZE)

18 – Jiří Lehečka (CZE)

19 – Casper Ruud (NOR)

20 – Tommy Paul (USA)

21 – Luciano Darderi (ITA)

22 – Valentin Vacherot (MON)

23 – Andrey Rublev

24 – Fran Cerundolo (ARG)

25 – Alejandro Tabilo (CHI)

26 – Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)

27 – Tomás Martín Etcheverry (ARG)

28- Alexander Blockx (BEL)

29- Cameron Norrie (GBR)

30 – Matteo Arnaldi (ITA)

31- Zizou Bergs (BEL)

32 – Ignacio Buse (PER)

Is There a List of the 2026 U.S. Open Women’s Seeds?

Certainly! Here is the list of the top 32 female players seeded for this year’s tournament.

1 – Aryna Sabalenka

2 – Elena Rybakina (KAZ)

3 – Jessica Pegula (USA)

4 – Coco Gauff (USA)

5 – Mirra Andreeva

6 – Linda Nosková (CZE)

7 – Karolína Muchová (CZE)

8 – Iga Świątek (POL)

9 – Elina Svitolina (UKR)

10 – Amanda Anisimova (USA)

11 – Marta Kostyuk (UKR)

12 – Belinda Bencic (SUI)

13 – Naomi Osaka (JPN)

14 – Iva Jovic (USA)

15 – Diana Shnaider

16 – Sorana Cîrstea (ROU)

17 – Alexandra Eala (PHI)

18 – Ekaterina Alexandrova

19 – Jasmine Paolini (ITA)

20 – Maja Chwalinska (POL)

21 – Anna Kalinskaya

22 – Madison Keys (USA)

23 – Elise Mertens (BEL)

24 – Anastasia Potapova (AUT)

25 – Marie Bouzková (CZE)

26 – Emma Navarro (USA)

27 – Barbora Krejčíková (CZE)

28 – Sára Bejlek (CZE)

29 – Ann Li (USA)

30 – Jeļena Ostapenko (LAT)

31 – Leylah Fernández (CAN)

32 – Maria Sakkari (GRE)