US Open Tennis 2026 India: TV Channel, IST Time, Schedule and Live Stream
US Open Tennis 2026 India coverage sits on two screens. Star Sports Network carries the television feed and JioHotstar streams every court, with day play starting 8:30 pm IST and Arthur Ashe night sessions at 4:30 am IST. Week two at Flushing Meadows begins on Sunday September 6, and the men’s final closes the season at 11:30 pm IST on Sunday September 13.
New York stays 9 hours 30 minutes behind India for the whole fortnight, so an 11:00 am start there begins at 8:30 pm here the same evening.
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioHotstar, from ₹79 a month
- Day session: 8:30 pm IST on the field courts, 9:30 pm IST on Arthur Ashe
- Night session: 4:30 am IST the following morning
- Finals: women’s on Sunday September 13 at 1:30 am IST, men’s the same day at 11:30 pm IST
Where to Watch US Open Tennis 2026 India Coverage
JioStar holds exclusive Indian rights. It signed a five year deal with the USTA through IMG in August 2025 that runs to 2030, taking over from Sony Pictures Networks, which aired the tournament from 2022 to 2024.
- Star Sports Network: the television home. It carries featured matches from Arthur Ashe Stadium and the other show courts, with English and Hindi commentary. The exact channel is confirmed in the daily listings each morning.
- JioHotstar: the streaming home. Every court in play gets its own feed, plus multi language commentary and on demand replays.
A television channel can only show one court at a time. If you want a specific outside court match or the doubles draw, streaming is the only route. JioHotstar runs on Android, iOS, web browsers, smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV and Chromecast.
The USTA lists JioStar as the rights holder for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, so the whole subcontinent watches the same feeds. Sony keeps the Australian Open and Roland Garros, leaving the four majors split two apiece.
| Feature | Star Sports (TV) | JioHotstar (stream) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Part of your cable or DTH sports pack | From ₹79 a month |
| Court choice | One court at a time | Any court in play |
| Replays on demand | No | Yes |
| Commentary | English and Hindi | Multi language options |
| Best for | Big names and finals | Following the full draw |
US Open Tennis 2026 India Start Times in IST
New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time throughout. India does not observe daylight saving and the United States does not put its clocks back until November, so the 9 hour 30 minute gap holds for every session.
- Field court day sessions: 11:00 am ET, which is 8:30 pm IST the same day
- Arthur Ashe day session: 12:00 pm ET, which is 9:30 pm IST
- Arthur Ashe night session: 7:00 pm ET, which is 4:30 am IST the next morning
Only the first match on each court has a fixed start. Everything after it follows on, so a five set marathon can push later matches back by hours.
US Open 2026 Schedule in Indian Time
| Round | New York dates | Day session (IST) | Night session (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Aug 30 to Sep 1 | 8:30 pm, Aug 30 to Sep 1 | 4:30 am, Aug 31 to Sep 2 |
| Second round | Sep 2 to Sep 3 | 8:30 pm, Sep 2 to Sep 3 | 4:30 am, Sep 3 to Sep 4 |
| Third round | Sep 4 to Sep 5 | 8:30 pm, Sep 4 to Sep 5 | 4:30 am, Sep 5 to Sep 6 |
| Round of 16 | Sep 6 to Sep 7 | 8:30 pm, Sep 6 to Sep 7 | 4:30 am, Sep 7 to Sep 8 |
| Quarterfinals | Sep 8 to Sep 9 | 9:30 pm, Sep 8 to Sep 9 | 4:30 am, Sep 9 to Sep 10 |
| Women’s semifinals | Thu Sep 10, evening only | No day session | 4:30 am, Fri Sep 11 |
| Men’s semifinals | Fri Sep 11 | 12:30 am, Sat Sep 12 | 4:30 am, Sat Sep 12 |
| Women’s final | Sat Sep 12, 4:00 pm ET | 1:30 am, Sun Sep 13 | Single match |
| Men’s final | Sun Sep 13, 2:00 pm ET | 11:30 pm, Sun Sep 13 | Single match |
The USTA publishes the court by court order of play the evening before. Check the daily US Open order of play before you plan a late night.
Week Two Storylines Worth Staying Up For
- Jannik Sinner is not here. The world No. 1 withdrew with a right knee injury, his first missed major since 2019.
- Novak Djokovic went out in the first round. Mariano Navone beat him 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on August 31 in a match lasting four hours 36 minutes. It was Djokovic’s first opening round loss at a major since 2006.
- Alexander Zverev is the top seed in a wide open men’s draw that still holds Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, Alex de Minaur and Felix Auger Aliassime.
- Carlos Alcaraz defends his title in his first singles event since a wrist injury in April. He arrived with no warm up matches and has won 17 straight Grand Slam matches.
- Aryna Sabalenka chases a three peat. No woman has won three US Opens in a row since Serena Williams from 2012 to 2014.
- Mixed doubles is already settled. Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik beat Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 on August 26.
Prize money is a record $108 million, with $5.5 million to each singles champion. Track the draw with our seed tracker, daily results and prize money breakdown.
Indian Players at the US Open 2026
No Indian is in the singles main draw. Sumit Nagal lost his opening qualifying match to France’s Arthur Gea in straight sets on August 26, so the Indian interest sits entirely in men’s doubles.
- N Sriram Balaji and Evan King saved six match points to beat Sander Arends and David Pel 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(10) in a near three hour opener.
- Yuki Bhambri partners New Zealand’s Michael Venus again. The pair reached the semifinals here last year, and Bhambri has played the main draw at every major this season.
- Niki Poonacha and Gonzalo Escobar lost in the first round.
- Rohan Bopanna retired from professional tennis at the end of 2025 and is not in the draw.
Doubles matches sit on the outside courts, which means JioHotstar rather than television.
JioHotstar Plans and Prices in 2026
| Plan | Monthly | Quarterly | Annual | Screens and quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | ₹79 | ₹149 | ₹499 | 1 mobile device |
| Super | ₹149 | ₹349 | ₹1,099 | 2 devices, up to 1080p |
| Premium | ₹299 | ₹699 | ₹2,199 | 4 devices, up to 4K |
These rates took effect on January 28, 2026, when monthly options were added across all three tiers. Ads run during live sport on every plan, Premium included, so no tier gives you an ad free US Open.
Pick Mobile if you watch on a phone. Pick Super or Premium to cast the tennis to a television. Many Jio prepaid and postpaid packs bundle JioHotstar, so check your existing recharge before you pay again.
Can You Watch the US Open Free in India?
Not the live matches. There is no free to air telecast, Doordarshan does not carry the tournament, and JioHotstar keeps live tennis behind a paid plan.
What is free: highlights and clips on the Star Sports and US Open YouTube channels, plus live scores and point by point commentary on the official US Open site and the free US Open app. Our US Open live stream guide covers the legal options in other countries.
Skip the pirate streams that surface every September. They are unstable, illegal, and a common source of malware on Fire TV Sticks and Android boxes.
Tips for Watching Late Night From India
- The 8:30 pm slot is your friend. Day sessions land in prime time here, so most tennis is easy to catch live after work.
- Skip the 4:30 am starts live. Watch Arthur Ashe night matches as JioHotstar replays over breakfast instead.
- Both finals suit Indian viewers. The women’s final lands at 1:30 am IST and the men’s final at 11:30 pm IST, both on Sunday September 13.
- Week two is simpler. From the quarterfinals only two courts are in use, so nothing clashes.
FAQs: US Open 2026 in India
Which channel shows the US Open 2026 in India?
Star Sports Network carries the television coverage and JioHotstar handles streaming. Both belong to JioStar, which holds exclusive Indian rights under a five year deal with the USTA that runs to 2030.
What time do US Open 2026 matches start in India?
Field court day sessions begin at 8:30 pm IST and the Arthur Ashe day session at 9:30 pm IST. The Arthur Ashe night session starts at 4:30 am IST the next morning. New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India.
What time is the US Open men’s final in India?
The men’s singles final starts at 2:00 pm ET on Sunday September 13, which is 11:30 pm IST the same night on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
What time is the US Open women’s final in India?
The women’s singles final starts at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday September 12, which is 1:30 am IST on Sunday September 13.
Is the US Open on Sony Sports or SonyLIV in 2026?
No. Sony Pictures Networks aired the US Open from 2022 to 2024 and lost the rights to JioStar from 2025. Sony still holds the Australian Open and Roland Garros in the Indian subcontinent.
Can I watch the US Open 2026 free in India?
No live match is free. There is no free to air telecast and JioHotstar requires a paid plan. Highlights on YouTube, live scores on usopen.org and the official US Open app are free.
How much does JioHotstar cost in 2026?
Mobile is Rs 79 a month or Rs 499 a year, Super is Rs 149 a month or Rs 1,099 a year, and Premium is Rs 299 a month or Rs 2,199 a year. Rates changed on January 28, 2026, and ads run during live sport on every tier.
Are any Indian players in the US Open 2026 draw?
Not in singles. Sumit Nagal lost in the first round of qualifying to Arthur Gea on August 26. In men’s doubles, N Sriram Balaji plays with Evan King and Yuki Bhambri with Michael Venus. Rohan Bopanna retired at the end of 2025.
US Open Tennis 2026 India viewing comes down to one rights holder and two screens. Star Sports shows the featured matches on television, JioHotstar streams the full draw from ₹79 a month, and every session converts cleanly at 9 hours 30 minutes.
Day play starts 8:30 pm IST, night play 4:30 am IST, and the men’s final closes the Grand Slam season at 11:30 pm IST on Sunday September 13.
Bookmark our US Open champions list to see who joins the roll of honour.
