US Open Tennis 2026 Live Stream: How to Watch Online Free
You can watch the US Open Tennis 2026 live stream on ESPN in the United States, Sky Sports in the UK, 9Now and Stan Sport in Australia, TSN in Canada and JioHotstar in India. Main draw play runs August 30 to September 13.
Australia has the only substantial free option. Nine airs selected matches free to air and 9Now streams them at no cost.
Day sessions start at 11 a.m. ET and night sessions at 7 p.m. ET. That is midnight in the UK, 4.30 a.m. in India and 9 a.m. the next morning in Sydney. Local times for every country are on our US Open 2026 schedule page.
Quick Comparison: Where to Watch US Open Tennis 2026
| Country | Service | Cost | Every court? |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ESPN Unlimited | $29.99 a month | Yes |
| United States | Sling Orange | $45.99 a month | No, ESPN channels only |
| UK and Ireland | NOW Sports | From about £35 a month, day passes available | Multiple courts |
| Canada | TSN+ | CA$8 a month or CA$80 a year | Yes |
| Australia | 9Now | Free | No, selected matches |
| Australia | Stan Sport | Stan from about AU$12 plus AU$20 sport add-on | Yes |
| India | JioHotstar | Subscription required | Yes |
| South Africa | DStv Stream | DStv package required | Yes |
| New Zealand | Disney+ | From about NZ$17 a month | Yes |
Prices verified 3 August 2026. They move often, so check before you subscribe.
How to Watch the US Open Tennis 2026 Live Stream in the United States
ESPN holds exclusive US rights through 2037. Matches air on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ABC, with Spanish commentary on ESPN Deportes.
One thing has changed that most guides still get wrong. ESPN+ no longer exists under that name.
ESPN Select vs ESPN Unlimited
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN Select | $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year | The old ESPN+ library. Does not include the ESPN linear channels |
| ESPN Unlimited | $29.99 a month | Every ESPN network plus every US Open court |
If you want every court, you need ESPN Unlimited. ESPN Select alone will not get you the main coverage. Unlimited also carries Multiview for up to four matches at once and a start-from-beginning replay option.
With a cable or satellite login
Sign in to the ESPN app with your TV provider details. Every ESPN and ABC window is included at no extra cost.
With a live TV bundle
| Service | Price a month | ESPN channels | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling Orange | $45.99 | Yes | No |
| Fubo Sports and News | $55.99 | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube TV Sports Plan | $64.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Fubo Pro | $73.99 | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube TV base | $82.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | About $90 | Yes, includes ESPN Select | Yes |
| DirecTV Entertainment | $89.99 | Yes, includes ESPN Unlimited | Yes |
Sling Orange is the cheapest bundle carrying ESPN. ESPN Unlimited is cheaper still if tennis is all you want.
One free route exists. ABC carries the men’s singles final on Sunday, September 13, so an antenna pulls your local ABC affiliate at no cost.
How to Watch US Open Tennis 2026 in the UK and Ireland
Sky Sports has exclusive rights in both markets, covering singles, doubles, mixed doubles, junior and wheelchair events. There is no free-to-air coverage.
Sky customers watch on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports Main Event, or stream through Sky Go at no extra cost.
Without Sky, use NOW. A Sports Membership runs around £35 a month, and day passes let you buy a single session such as finals weekend. Add Boost for 1080p and surround sound.
Night sessions begin at midnight UK time, so a phone or tablet app matters more here than a television.
How to Watch US Open 2026 in Canada
TSN carries English coverage and RDS carries French.
Cable and satellite customers stream free through the TSN app with a provider login.
Without cable, TSN+ costs CA$8 a month or CA$80 a year and carries all four Grand Slams. That is the cheapest all-court option in any major market. TSN Direct also sells day and month passes for the full channel feed.
How to Watch US Open Tennis 2026 Free in Australia
Australia gets the best free access in the world.
Nine Network shows selected matches free to air on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Go. You can stream those same matches free on 9Now with a free account. No payment, no trial, no card.
The catch is coverage. Nine picks marquee matches, so you will miss most outer-court tennis.
For every court, Stan Sport streams the full tournament live and ad-free in HD and 4K. You need a base Stan plan from around AU$12 a month plus the Sport add-on at around AU$20.
Night sessions in New York start at 9 a.m. AEST the next day, which makes Australia the most watchable time zone anywhere.
How to Watch US Open 2026 in India and South Asia
JioStar holds the rights across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan and the Maldives.
Watch on Star Sports on television, or stream on JioHotstar on phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs. JioHotstar usually offers regional language commentary alongside English.
Timing is the challenge. A 7 p.m. ET night session begins at 4.30 a.m. IST. Day sessions are far friendlier at 8.30 p.m. IST.
How to Watch US Open 2026 in New Zealand
New Zealand coverage moved. Disney+ now carries the US Open, with every court and every match streaming live. Sky did not show the tournament on its ESPN channels in 2025.
If you read elsewhere that TVNZ streams the US Open free in New Zealand, that is out of date. TVNZ held the rights several years ago and no longer does.
Where to Watch US Open 2026 in Other Countries
| Region | Broadcaster | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream |
| Most of Europe | Eurosport | Warner Bros. Discovery apps |
| Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN Connect |
| Japan | WOWOW | WOWOW On Demand |
| Latin America | ESPN | Disney+ |
| Brazil | ESPN | Disney+ Portuguese feed |
| China | CCTV-5 | Tencent Video, iQIYI |
How to Watch the US Open Tennis 2026 Live Stream From Abroad
Your streaming service checks where you are. Leave the country and Sky Go, 9Now, TSN and JioHotstar all stop working.
A VPN solves this. It connects you through a server back home so your service behaves normally.
We tested several providers on live tennis and ExpressVPN handled it best. It stayed fast enough for HD and works on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Fire TV Stick, PlayStation, Xbox and most smart TVs.
Four steps:
- Sign up for ExpressVPN and install the app.
- Connect to a server in your home country.
- Open your usual service, such as 9Now for Australia.
- Start the stream.
A VPN is for reaching a subscription you already pay for while you travel. It is not a route to pirate streams.
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Can You Watch the US Open 2026 Free?
Yes, in four ways.
Australia. 9Now streams selected matches free with a free account. This is the only substantial free live coverage anywhere.
The US men’s final. ABC carries it on September 13. An antenna gets you that match free over the air.
Free trials. Fubo, YouTube TV and DirecTV all run trials in the United States. Time one around the second week and you cover the quarterfinals and semifinals at no cost.
On the grounds. Admission is free for all seven Fan Week days, August 23 to 29, and again on Open for All Day, Thursday, September 10.
Avoid unofficial streaming sites. They are unstable, full of malware ads, and usually illegal.
FAQ About the How to Watch US Open Tennis 2026
Is it legal to use a VPN to watch the US Open?
VPNs are legal in most countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Using one may still breach your streaming service’s terms of use, so it is best used for reaching a subscription you already pay for while travelling.
Can you watch the US Open on a smart TV?
Yes. ESPN, Sky Go, NOW, Stan Sport, TSN, JioHotstar and DStv Stream all have smart TV apps. You can also cast from a phone using Chromecast or AirPlay, though some services block casting when a VPN runs on the phone rather than the router.
Is the US Open streamed in 4K?
Stan Sport streams the tournament in 4K in Australia. ESPN streams in HD up to 1080p with selected 4K coverage. Most other broadcasters deliver 1080p at best.
Can you watch replays and highlights after a match ends?
Yes. ESPN Unlimited, TSN+, Stan Sport and JioHotstar all carry on-demand replays and highlights once a match finishes. Bundles such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV also record to cloud DVR.
Do you need a separate subscription for qualifying and mixed doubles?
No. Both are included in the subscriptions that carry the main draw. In the United States, qualifying airs on ESPN2 and ESPNEWS and streams in full, and the Mixed Doubles Championship airs on ESPN2.
Is commentary available in languages other than English?
Yes. ESPN Deportes carries Spanish in the United States, Disney+ carries Spanish and Portuguese across Latin America, RDS carries French in Canada, and JioHotstar offers regional options across South Asia.
How much data does streaming a match use?
Roughly 3GB an hour in HD and up to 7GB an hour in 4K. A five-set men’s match can run four hours, so use Wi-Fi if you are on a capped mobile plan.
How many matches can you stream at once?
ESPN Unlimited offers Multiview for up to four matches simultaneously, and TSN+ has a multi-court feature. Both are useful in the first week, when dozens of matches run across the grounds at the same time.
Which Service Should You Choose?
Pick your US Open Tennis 2026 live stream before August 30 and test it during Fan Week, when qualifying and mixed doubles are already streaming.
In the United States, ESPN Unlimited at $29.99 is the cheapest route to every court. In Canada, TSN+ at CA$8 is cheaper still. In Australia, start with free 9Now and add Stan Sport only if you want full coverage. In the UK, a NOW day pass beats a full membership if you only care about finals weekend.
For round dates, TV windows and the daily order of play, see the US Open 2026 schedule. For players, prize money and tournament background, start at our US Open Tennis 2026 hub.