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How To Watch the Tennis U.S. Open Championships

You can watch U.S. Open tennis on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Our guide covers which providers have these channels, so you’re ready for every game, set, and match.

The final Grand Slam of 2024 is upon us! The U.S. Open Championships kick off on Monday, August 26, and wrap up with the men’s final on Sunday, September 8.

If you can’t make it to Queens, New York, to watch this hardcourt tournament, you can catch all matches on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. Our favorite service for the U.S. Open this year is Hulu + Live TV, but we’ll get more into TV providers, channels, and free ways to watch the U.S. Open below.

Meet the author. Chantel Buchi has seven years of experience covering sports in marketing and for Fansided, NFL Network, and the AAF. Not only did she grow up watching football with her Dad, but Rodger Federer matches were also a must-watch.

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What channels are the tennis U.S. Open on?

You can watch the U.S. Open Championships on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 or stream all matches on ESPN+. Additional coverage will be available on ESPN3 and ESPNews, while ESPN Deportes will air select matches with Spanish-language commentary.

Pro tip: Tennis Channel will air U.S. Open coverage on select mornings and evenings during the competition. While the channel won’t show live matches, it’ll still deliver highlights, expert opinions, and daily news.

2024 tennis U.S. Open Championships schedule

The 2024 U.S. Open Championships Quarterfinals begin today, September 3rd, and run until the 5th. The Semifinals take place on the 5th and 6th, and the Finals close the tournament on September 6–8.

If you want to cheer on Team America, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe will play in their semifinal match on Friday, September 6, against each other. Whoever wins will face Jannik Sinner or Jack Draper in the final on Sunday.

Jessica Pegula‘s moment has come—she will play in her first Grand Slam semifinal on Thursday, September 5, against Karolina Muchová. And for the first time in 21 years, we have multiple Americans entering a Grand Slam semifinal. Emma Navarro also joins this group with a match against No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka.

You can find the complete U.S. Open event schedule in the table below. Check out the U.S. Open’s official Tournament Schedule page to see when Jessica Pegula or Taylor Fritz take the court.

Event Day Time (ET) Channels
U.S. Open Qualifying Monday, Aug. 19 1:00 p.m. ESPN+
U.S. Open Qualifying Tuesday, Aug. 20 1:00 p.m. ESPN+
U.S. Open Qualifying Wednesday, Aug. 21 1:00 p.m. ESPN+
U.S. Open Qualifying Thursday, Aug. 22 1:00 p.m. ESPN+
Singles First Round Monday, Aug. 26 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Singles First Round Tuesday, Aug. 27 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Second Round Wednesday, Aug. 28 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Second Round Thursday, Aug. 29 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Third Round Friday, Aug. 30 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Third Round Saturday, Aug. 31 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Round of 16 Sunday, Sept. 1 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Round of 16 Monday, Sept. 2 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Quarterfinals Tuesday, Sept. 3 1:15 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Quarterfinals Wednesday, Sept. 4 1:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Mixed or Women’s Doubles Final, Women’s Semifinals Thursday, Sept. 5 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Mixed or Women’s Doubles Final, Men’s Semifinals Friday, Sept. 6 2:00 p.m., 5:00, and 9:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Men’s Doubles Final, Women’s Final Saturday, Sept. 7 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+
Men’s Final Sunday, Sept. 8 4:00 p.m. ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN+

Data effective as of post date.

Which TV providers carry the tennis U.S. Open Championships?

The TV providers that carry ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 for watching the U.S. Open tournaments are Cox, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, DISH, Fubo, Hulu Live, Optimum, Sling TV, Comcast Xfinity, and YouTube TV.

YouTube TV is our favorite overall live TV streaming service. Fubo gives you a free seven-day trial, and Sling TV is the cheapest option for ESPN coverage. But for tennis fans, Hulu Live is the best live TV streaming pick. It comes with Disney+ and ESPN+, which lets you stream all U.S. Open matches. Accessing ESPN+ within Hulu makes it easy toggle between ESPN and ESPN+ depending on what’s showing your favorite player.

Best TV providers for watching the U.S. Open

Provider Price ABC ESPN ESPN2 Details
Cox $61.00–$152.00/mo.
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DISH $84.99–$114.99/mo. View plans

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Fubo $32.99–$99.99/mo. View plans

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Hulu + Live TV $76.99–$89.99/mo. View plans

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Optimum $35.00–$125.00/mo. View plans

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Sling TV $40.00–$55.00/mo. ✔* View plans

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Xfinity $20.00–$80.00/mo.
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*Available only in select markets. Without ABC, Sling TV subscribers can watch ESPN on ABC broadcasts via ESPN3.

Can I watch the U.S. Open for free?

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With some U.S. Open coverage on ABC, you can tune in for free with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna—a one-time purchase of $20–$60. If you want to avoid going that route, try a free Fubo streaming trial. Keep in mind that the trial will only last seven days, not the entire tournament.

Pro tip: You can verify the OTA channels in your area by entering your zip code in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Reception Map Tool.

How to watch the U.S. Open Championships FAQ

Can I watch the U.S. Open on Amazon Prime Video?

You can’t stream the U.S. Open on Prime Video, but you can on ESPN+, which allows you to stream every match live and on demand.

Can I watch the U.S. Open on YouTube TV?

You can stream the U.S. Open on YouTube TV, which has the three channels airing tournaments: ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2.

How can I watch the U.S. Open without cable?

You can stream the U.S. Open Championships on ESPN+, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

Can I watch the U.S. Open on Peacock?

You can’t stream the U.S. Open tennis on Peacock or any other on-demand streaming service besides ESPN+. But Peacock streams U.S. Open golf and Olympic tennis.

Why you should trust us

Our sports experts researched and tested the best ways to watch the U.S. Open Championships. We analyzed the linear TV networks and digital platforms showing the tournament and compared coverage across popular TV providers. We examined each service’s channel offerings, pricing, and ease of use before determining our viewing recommendations.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

Disclaimer

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