How to watch US Open 2026 for FREE: Live Streams, TV Channels & Schedule for final Grand Slam
All the ways to watch US Open 2026 live streams – including for FREE – with Berrettini vs Wawrinka headlining the Round 1 action at Flushing Meadows.
The 2026 US Open begins with a thrilling Round 1 draw, featuring notable matchups like Matteo Berrettini facing Stan Wawrinka, Rafael Jodar against Thanasi Kokkinakis, and Carlos Alcaraz versus Roman Safiullin. Berrettini, the reigning champion and top seed, will likely face Wawrinka, with whom he previously competed in Wimbledon, marking what could be Wawrinka's last Grand Slam appearance.
The women's tournament features top seed Aryna Sabalenka, along with matches between Paula Badosa and Daria Kasatkina, and Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin. Sabalenka aims to hold onto her world No.1 ranking, but Elena Rybakina could potentially surpass her by reaching the last four. Coverage of the US Open 2026 is available for free in Australia via Channel 9 and 9Gem on 9Now.
In the US, select matches are shown on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, accessible through YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu+Live TV with free trials. Overseas viewers can use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the US Open live streams. In the UK, coverage is provided by Sky Sports, and in Australia, US Open 2026 is free-to-air on Channel 9 and 9Gem, with Stan Sport offering comprehensive coverage for a monthly fee.
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