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How to Watch the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships: OTT Streaming Options

The 2026 US Open offers extensive live coverage through ESPN Unlimited in the US, JioHotstar in India and Sky Sports in the UK, with major matches across platforms.

Written By : Pardeep Sharma
Reviewed By : Pranchal Srivastava

Key Takeaways - 

  • ESPN Unlimited offers full US Open access across all 16 courts in the US.

  • JioHotstar provides live US Open streaming in India alongside Star Sports television coverage.

  • Sky Sports offers full US Open coverage for viewers across the UK.

The 2026 US Open has now entered its main draw at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, with ESPN as the exclusive U.S. rights holder for the full tournament. The singles main draw started on August 30 and runs through September 13. ESPN Unlimited gives subscribers access to every match from all 16 courts through the ESPN App.

ESPN Gives U.S. Viewers Full Court Access

ESPN carries the US Open across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, while ABC takes selected Sunday matches. ESPN says the ESPN App gives ESPN Unlimited subscribers every match from every court. The plan costs USD 31.99 per month when purchased directly from ESPN. ESPN Select costs USD 13.99 per month, but it does not include the full US Open court package. ESPN Select focuses on ESPN+ content; ESPN Unlimited adds the main ESPN networks and services.

The ESPN App also adds Multiview on mobile and connected TV devices. The feature lets subscribers watch up to four matches at the same time. Catch Up To Live lets fans see key plays from matches that they missed, while Start from Beginning lets a subscriber replay a match from the start. These options matter most in the early rounds, when several major names can play at once.

ESPN has also introduced RedZone at the US Open for the first time. The whip-around show runs from August 30 through September 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. The format moves across all 16 courts and follows the most important action. ABC also has three major Sunday slots: first-round action on August 30, the Round of 16 on September 6, and the men's final on September 13. The men's final starts at 2 p.m. ET on ABC, with a preview show at 1 p.m. ET.

Disney+ Adds a Simple Extra Option

Disney+ has a smaller but useful role in the U.S. US Open coverage. All Disney+ subscribers can access select Day 1 action directly inside the Disney+ app as part of the current subscription. On August 30, Disney+ carried first-round coverage from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, then more coverage from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. ESPN also listed night US Open coverage on Disney+.

A full US Open package through Disney+ requires a bundle with ESPN Unlimited. Disney+ alone does not replace the full ESPN Unlimited court package. Fans who want every court, every match and the extra ESPN features need ESPN Unlimited or a bundle that includes it.

The U.S. schedule also has a late-tournament path. The women's semifinals take place on September 10. The men's semifinals follow on September 11. The women's final starts at 4 p.m. ET on September 12, while the men's championship starts at 2 p.m. ET on September 13.

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JioHotstar Leads the India OTT Market

Indian viewers have a different setup. Star Sports carries the US Open on television, while JioHotstar offers the live online stream through its app and website. Most early-round sessions start at 8:30 p.m. IST, which places the New York day session in the Indian night. Night sessions can run much later, so major matches may continue into the early hours.

JioHotstar gives India a direct OTT route without the U.S. ESPN subscription structure. Star Sports remains the television option for viewers who prefer a traditional channel. The women's final falls on September 12, with the men's final on September 13.

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Sky Sports Handles the UK

UK viewers can watch the entire US Open through Sky Sports. Sky Sports Tennis carries the tournament, while Sky Sports+ offers access to any match. Sky also lists the Sky Sports app and NOW. The main tournament runs from August 30 to September 13.

The result is a clear split across major markets. ESPN Unlimited offers the deepest U.S. court access, JioHotstar serves India through OTT, and Sky Sports handles the UK. The right service depends on the country tied to the subscription.

FAQs

1. Where can the 2026 US Open be streamed in the US?

ESPN Unlimited provides access to every US Open match from all 16 courts through the ESPN App.

2. How much does ESPN Unlimited cost?

ESPN Unlimited costs USD 31.99 per month when purchased directly from ESPN.

3. Where can viewers in India watch the US Open online?

JioHotstar offers live US Open streaming in India, while Star Sports carries television coverage.

4. Which platform carries the US Open in the UK?

Sky Sports carries the full US Open, with Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ among the available options.

5. When is the 2026 US Open men's final?

The men's final takes place on September 13, with the match scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on ABC.

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