Overview of the 2026 US Open Tennis Championship on Sky Sports

Sky Sports will provide extensive coverage from Flushing Meadows, featuring major competitions in men's and women's singles, doubles, mixed doubles, juniors, and wheelchair events. The broadcasting will be available through Sky Sports+ for those with subscriptions. Sky Sports Tennis is accessible on channel 407 and Sky Sports+ on channels 410, 412, and 416 in the Republic of Ireland.

For viewers without Sky subscriptions, the US Open can also be streamed via NOW Sports Day or Month Membership, which offers contract-free viewing options.

The tournament schedule is packed, starting with the first rounds of men's and women's singles on August 31, and culminating in the men's singles final on September 13. Daily sessions will begin at 4 PM BST, with evening events starting at midnight.

Key dates in the schedule are:

- August 31 - September 1: Men's and women's singles first round

- September 3: Women's doubles first round

- September 4: Men's and women's singles third round

- September 11: Women's doubles final

- September 12: Women's singles final and men's doubles final

- September 13: Men's singles final

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the reigning champions. However, Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have faced challenges leading up to the event with recent injuries and missed tournaments. Emma Raducanu will not participate due to a stress fracture in her right leg, while Jack Draper is also out recovering from bone bruising in his arm.

For the 2026 tournament, the overall prize fund will reach a record $108 million, making it the largest in the sport's history, with singles winners receiving $5.5 million each.

Serena Williams, who returned to competition after a break, will participate in the mixed doubles but will not compete in the women's singles.

Fans can follow live commentary and updates through the Sky Sports app and website.