{
  "id": 168157,
  "title": "How to watch the 2026 US Open online for free",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/how-to-watch-the-2026-us-open-online-for-free",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
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    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/us-open-2026-live-stream-for-free"
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  "account": "The 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, will be held in Queens, New York from August 23 to September 13. This prestigious event, following the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, will feature reigning singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as top talent including Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Novak Djokovic. Although the absence of Alcaraz this year is noticeable, fans eagerly anticipate his return, hoping to witness a thrilling rivalry between him and Sinner once again.\n\nFor those seeking to catch the 2026 US Open for free from any corner of the globe, there is a solution. The tournament can be live-streamed on 9Now, a streaming platform accessible worldwide with the help of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Typically restricted to Australia, a VPN can hide your true digital location and connect you to servers in Australia, allowing you to stream the US Open from anywhere.\n\nTo access the 2026 US Open on 9Now for free, follow these steps: first, subscribe to a reliable VPN such as ExpressVPN. Once subscribed, download the VPN app onto your preferred device, which is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and even some smart TVs. Next, open the app and connect to a server in Australia. Afterward, visit 9Now and enjoy the live streams of the tournament.\n\nWhile VPNs typically require payment, ExpressVPN offers a limited-time special deal. Their two-year subscription is currently on sale for just $68.40, which is 80% off, and includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup along with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can opt for a one-month plan at $12.99, also with a money-back guarantee. With ExpressVPN, you can stream the 2026 US Open live, free of cost and without geographical limitations.",
  "summary": "How to watch the US Open for free. Live stream the 2026 US Open for free from anywhere in the world.",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 US Open Tennis Championships held in Queens, New York from August 23 to September 13.",
    "Fans can watch the tournament for free via 9Now with a VPN like ExpressVPN.",
    "ExpressVPN offers a two-year subscription for $68.40, 80% off, with 30-day money-back guarantee."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "How to watch One Piece online for free",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/how-to-watch-one-piece-online-for-free",
        "published": "2026-08-05T11:26:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}