What is the US Open 2026, schedule, draw, date, times, top seeds, prize money, How to watch on TV, live stream, Odds.
The final Grand Slam of the 2026 tennis season is almost here.
The US Open in New York will feature the biggest names in tennis battling for major glory. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will look to defend their titles and maintain their positions atop the world rankings, while Novak Djokovic returns with his sights set on adding to his all-time Grand Slam record.
When is the 2026 US Open Tennis?
The 2026 US Open begins on Sunday, August 23 with Fan Week and qualifying matches. The main singles draw starts on Sunday, August 30, and the tournament concludes with the Men’s Singles Final on Sunday, September 13.
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Where will the 2026 US Open take place?
The US Open will be held at the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York.
2026 U.S. Open Dates, Schedule, Times.
Key Tournament Dates
Fan Week & Qualifiers: August 23 – August 29
Fan Week & Qualifiers: August 23 – August 29
Main Draw Starts: Sunday, August 30
Women’s Singles Semifinals: Thursday, September 10
Men’s Singles Semifinals: Friday, September 11
Women’s Singles Final: Saturday, September 12
Men’s Singles Final: Sunday, September 13
Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Doubles and mixed doubles begin during qualifying week.
Doubles and mixed doubles begin during qualifying week.
Mixed Doubles Final: Expected mid-week.
Women’s Doubles Final: Friday, September 11 (expected).
Men’s Doubles Final: Saturday, September 12 (expected).
Day sessions typically start at 11 a.m. ET, with night sessions in Arthur Ashe Stadium beginning in the evening.
When is the 2026 US Open draw?
The official 2026 US Open singles draw is expected to be released in the week prior to the main draw (around August 26–27).
There will be 128 players in each singles draw, with 32 seeded based on rankings.
When is the 2026 US Open Singles Finals.?
Women’s Singles Final: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (4 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. BST)
Men’s Singles Final: Sunday, September 13, 2026 (2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BST)
Who are the Top Seeds at the 2026 US Open.?
Top Men’s Seeds: Jannik Sinner (1), Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic
Top Women’s Seeds: Aryna Sabalenka (1), Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff
Seedings follow current ATP and WTA world rankings.
Seedings follow current ATP and WTA world rankings.
Who won the last year, men's, women's 2025 US Open champions?
In 2025, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended their titles (exact 2025 final details to be confirmed in updates).
What is the prize money for 2026 US Open tennis?
The USTA has not yet released the official 2026 prize money figures. However, the total purse is expected to meet or exceed the record-breaking $90 million+ mark from recent years, with singles champions earning upwards of $3.6 million each.
How can I watch 2026 U.S. Open on TV.?
USA: ESPN holds exclusive rights. Coverage airs on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
UK: Sky Sports will broadcast the event (replacing Amazon Prime Video in previous cycles).
Live Streaming: ESPN App, ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV (USA). International viewers can use Eurosport, discovery+, or local rights holders.
International Broadcasters
Europe: Eurosport / Sky Sports
International Broadcasters
Europe: Eurosport / Sky Sports
Canada: TSN
Australia: Nine / Stan Sport
Is there a live stream for the U.S. Open?
All matches can be live streamed on the ESPN website, the ESPN app and ESPN+. Streaming is also available on FuboTV and SlingTV.
How to watch the US Open on TV in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Live coverage: Sky Sports will take over from Amazon Prime Video is broadcast the US Open from Flushing Meadows, USA.
At least 135 hours of action will be shown over the two weeks.
Stream Online: ESPN have the broadcasting rights to show the tournament.
You can watch all the action from Flushing Meadows live on discovery+ and Eurosport across Europe, with the exception of the UK.
* Africa: beIN Sports and SuperSport.
* Africa: beIN Sports and SuperSport.
* Europe: Eurosport, Sky Sports, Sportdeutschland.TV, SuperTennis and Telefonica/Movistar.
* Asia Pacific & Oceania: CCTV, Digicel, MIGU, Nine, Sportcast, SPOTV, Stan Sport, TVNZ and WOWOW.
* India & subcontinent: Sony Sports Network.
* Latin America & Caribbean: ESPN Brazil, ESPN Caribbean, ESPN Latin America (North and South), TV Globo.
* Middle East: beIN Sports.
* North America: TSN, ESPN.
Men’s singles
Women’s singles
Three time Winner and 2018 US Open Champion, Djokovic will be playing the Grand Slam for the first time since losing in the final in 2021 after not being able to travel to the USA last year as he is unvaccinated against Covid-19.
Rafael Nadal will not be in action in New York as he continues to recover from surgery. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not played since losing in the second round of the Australian Open in January.
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eurosport, telegraph
2026 US Open Tennis Latest odds
Men’s singles
1. Jannik Sinner (+110)
2. Carlos Alcaraz (+175)
3. Novak Djokovic (+1400)
4. Jack Draper (+2000)
5. Ben Shelton (+2000)
Women’s singles
1. Iga Świątek (+250)
2. Aryna Sabalenka (275
3. Coco Gauff (+950)
4. Mirra Andreeva (+1100)
5. Elena Rybakina (+1200)
Are Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu playing?
Three time Winner and 2018 US Open Champion, Djokovic will be playing the Grand Slam for the first time since losing in the final in 2021 after not being able to travel to the USA last year as he is unvaccinated against Covid-19.
Rafael Nadal will not be in action in New York as he continues to recover from surgery. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not played since losing in the second round of the Australian Open in January.
Emma Raducanu will play at the US Open - the tournament she memorably won as a qualifier in 2021.
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eurosport, telegraph
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