How to watch the U.S. Open without cable in 2026
The U.S. Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the tennis season, held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York. The 2026 tournament runs from August 23 through September 13, featuring 22 days of world-class tennis across 16 courts. With defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka headlining the draw alongside stars like Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula, this year's U.S. Open promises two weeks of elite competition under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Why Fubo is the best choice for U.S. Open fans
Fubo carries ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC — the networks broadcasting every televised U.S. Open match — all included in the base plan. From first-round action through the men's and women's singles finals, you can stream every main-draw match that airs on linear TV without cable. With Fubo you get:
- ESPN & ESPN2 – daily coverage of all rounds, from early-round play through the semifinals
- ABC – Sunday broadcasts including first-round coverage, Round of 16 matches, and the men's championship
- Unlimited Cloud DVR – record every match and watch on your schedule
- Multiview – follow the action on multiple courts at once
- Apps on phones, tablets, smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and consoles
👉 Tip: ESPN and ESPN2 are included with every Fubo plan, and ABC is available in most markets — so you can start streaming the U.S. Open right away.
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How Fubo covers the U.S. Open
| Network | What's on it | On Fubo? |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | Daily coverage from first round through semifinals, women's final | ✅ Included |
| ESPN2 | Complementary court coverage, evening sessions, doubles | ✅ Included |
| ABC | Sunday broadcasts: first round, Round of 16, men's final | ✅ Most markets |
Key dates to know
- Aug 23 – Aug 29 – Fan Week and qualifying rounds
- Aug 30 – Main draw begins (first round)
- Sept 6–7 – Round of 16
- Sept 8–9 – Quarterfinals
- Sept 10–11 – Semifinals
- Sept 11 – Women's doubles final (ESPN2)
- Sept 12 – Women's singles final (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)
- Sept 13 – Men's singles final (ABC / ESPN Deportes)
Players to watch at the 2026 U.S. Open
The men's draw features defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, two-time finalist Alexander Zverev, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, and rising stars Arthur Fils and Taylor Fritz. On the women's side, two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka leads a field that includes Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff (the 2023 champion), Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
Tips for streaming the U.S. Open like a pro
- Start with Fubo to get ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC — the three networks airing the tournament.
- Use Unlimited Cloud DVR to record daytime sessions and catch up on evening matches later.
- Take advantage of Multiview to follow action on multiple courts simultaneously.
- Stream from any device — start a match on your TV and pick it up on your phone or tablet.
The bottom line
- Subscribe to Fubo for ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC — the broadcast home of the U.S. Open.
- Stream every televised round from first-round play through the men's and women's finals.
- Use the Fubo app on every screen to follow the action from Flushing Meadows.
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