When do Venus and Serena Williams play? Time, channel, doubles record

For the first time in Cincinnati Open history, Venus and Serena Williams will partner as doubles players. The sisters have secured a doubles wild card for the tournament taking place from August 11-23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Venus has also received a singles wild card. Those looking to catch the action can find out exactly when Venus and Serena Williams will play.

The Williams sisters are scheduled to compete in a round-two doubles match on Monday, August 17 at the Grandstand Court. They will face off against Cincinnati natives Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET.

Fans interested in watching Venus and Serena Williams' Cincinnati Open 2026 doubles match can tune in to the Tennis Channel, which holds the exclusive U.S. rights to broadcast the tournament. Alternatively, matches will also be available for streaming on Fubo.

Serena's last appearance at the Cincinnati Open was in 2022, where she lost in the Round of 64 to Emma Raducanu. The year before, she won the tournament twice consecutively (2014-15) and reached the final in 2013, where she lost to Victoria Azarenka. In the 2025 edition, Venus Williams fell in the first round to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro from Spain. She holds a 12-10 record at the Cincinnati Open, having reached the semifinals in 2012 and the quarterfinals in 2019.

As for their doubles history, Venus and Serena Williams have won a combined total of 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals as a team. This year marks their first appearance together as doubles partners in a tournament, having previously teamed up at the 2022 U.S. Open. Both sisters are currently 46 and 44 years old, respectively.