{
  "id": 2599709,
  "title": "Here’s Where to Watch 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships: Best Ways to Livestream the Grand Slam Online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/heres-where-to-watch-2026-u-s-open-tennis-championships-best-ways-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T15:42:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/us-open-tennis-championships-2026-watch-online-free-1236318601/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships, spanning from August 23 to September 13, will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Esteemed players like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Alex Eala and Serena Williams are expected to participate. The tournament will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 via traditional cable networks. For those seeking to watch the matches online, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and ESPN Unlimited offer streaming options. DirecTV provides a five-day free trial, along with access to over 600 channels. Sling TV's Orange + Blue plan includes ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 for $69.99 monthly, along with a cloud DVR and 600+ free channels. FuboTV also offers a five-day free trial, making it an affordable choice for sports enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "The tennis tournament begins on Aug. 23. Here's how to watch the action online for free.",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 U.S. Open runs Aug 23 to Sep 13 at USTA Billie Jean King center",
    "Broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 via cable and online",
    "Stream via DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}