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Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fanatic or novice sports watcher, the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships is packed with must-see moments and exciting tennis action. The Grand Slam tennis tournament begins on Sunday (Aug. 23) and goes until Sept. 13.
Some of the best and brightest tennis stars from around the world are scheduled to play, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Alex Eala. Additionally, Serena Williams is likely to compete.
The 146th edition of the U.S. Open takes place at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
How to Watch U.S. Open Tennis Championships 2026, at a Glance:
What Time Is the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships?
The U.S. Open airs starting on Sunday (Aug. 23) at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The Grand Slam broadcasts across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.
Who Is Performing During the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships?
To start fan weekend during the U.S. Open, indie folk band The Lumineers with special guest Petey USA are scheduled to perform.
Throughout the tournament, there’s likely to be a number of celebrity appearances, such as past sightings, like Taylor Swift, HAIM, Bruce Springsteen, Spike Lee, Usher, P!nk, Joe Keery and Bizarrap.
Meanwhile, DJ and record producer Zedd is set to headline the official U.S. Open Finals Afterparty at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Where to Watch The 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships Online for Free
If you’re a sports fan and cord-cutter, then there are a number of ways to watch the U.S. Open without cable — especially if you want to watch for free. For example: DirecTV offers a five-day free trial to try out the streaming service, while others like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials too, so you can watch ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 without spending money up front.
DirecTV
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DirecTV
Comes with a five-day free trial.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks, such as NBC, CBS, FOX and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
Sling TV
600+ free channels
Sling TV
Sling Orange + Blue comes with 50+ broadcast and cable channels.
Sling TV offers Orange + Blue plan, which comes with ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. With more than 50 channels, the streaming plan goes for $69.99 per month and comes with a free cloud DVR and additional 600 or so free channels. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 210 channels — including local and cable, like ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
The service gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, CBS and FOX, while it has dozens of cable networks, such as FX, Bravo, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, CMT, ID, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network, TV Land, VH1 and much more.
Hulu
No Hidden Fees
Hulu + Live TV
Comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
Broadcast networks ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $89.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package. It features many other networks, like CBS, NBC, FOX, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, Hallmark Channel and more.
ESPN
Includes CW Sports
ESPN Unlimited
Comes with all things ESPN.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN. A subscription includes instant access for $29.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. Although the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
More Ways to Watch
If you’re overseas and you’d like to stream the U.S. Open internationally, you can sign up for a VPN, such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PureVPN, which lets you access a number of streaming platforms, like the ones mentioned above — legally.
The U.S. Open Tennis Championships broadcast across on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 beginning on Sunday (Aug. 23). One of the best ways to watch the Grand Slam tennis tournament is with DirecTV.
Check out a complete schedule on the U.S. Open website.
