The 146th edition of tennis grand slam the US Open features defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka. For the first time since 1999, the mens world number one is not involved because Jannik Sinner has a knee injury.I feel like Im one of the 128 players who are favourites in the draw, mens number one seed Alex Zverev said before the action started.Here are all the key details to follow the 2026 US Open, including the schedule and how to watch on TV and live stream.Table of ContentsWhen is the US Open 2026? Tennis tournament datesWhat time does play start at the US Open 2026? Order of playUS Open 2026 confirmed schedule, full datesWhere to watch the US Open 2026: TV channel, live online streamWho will win the US Open 2026? Flushing Meadows contendersWhen is the US Open 2026? Tennis tournament datesThe main draw starts with the first round on Sunday, August 30 2026 and runs until Sunday, September 13.What time does play start at the US Open 2026? Order of playDay sessions start at 16:00 BST / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT, with night sessions at midnight BST / 16:00 ET / 11:00 PT.You can read the full US Open schedule of play.Heres the earliest singles play will begin from the start of the quarter-final stage. Asterisk denotes play starting the following day in the specified territory.DateMatchesBSTETPTTues, Sept 8Quarter-finals16:30 & 00:00*11:30 & 19:0008:30 & 16:00Weds, Sept 9Quarter-finals16:30 & 00:30*11:30 & 19:3008:30 & 16:30Thurs, Sept 10Womens semi-finals17:00 & 00:00*12:00 & 19:0009:00 & 16:00Fri, Sept 11Mens semi-finals20:00 & 00:00*15:00 & 19:0012:00 & 16:00Sat, Sept 12Womens final21:0016:0013:00Sun, Sept 13Mens final19:0014:0011:00US Open 2026 confirmed schedule, full datesHeres the full schedule for the singles competition.DateStageSun, Aug 30First roundMon, Aug 31First roundTues, Sept 1First roundWeds, Sept 2Second roundThurs, Sept 3Second roundFri, Sept 4Third roundSat, Sept 5Third roundSun, Sept 6Round of 16Mon, Sept 7Round of 16Tues, Sept 8Quarter-finalsWeds, Sept 9Quarter-finalsThurs, Sept 10Womens singles semi-finalsFri, Sept 11Mens singles semi-finalsSat, Sept 12Womens singles finalSun, Sept 13Mens singles finalWhere to watch the US Open 2026: TV channel, live online streamSky Sports have the live broadcast rights to the 2026 US Open in the UK. Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs �14.99 for a day membership, �27.99 a month for a 12-month membership or �34.99 a month with no contract.UK streaming is on the Sky Go app.In the US, ESPN will show the US Open. Subscriptions range from $13.99 to $31.99 a month or $139.99-$319.99 a yearUS streaming is on ESPN Plus.Who will win the US Open 2026? Flushing Meadows contendersSecond seed Alcaraz, who also won the tournament in 2022, was a warm favourite before his opening match, although the Spaniard missed the French Open and Wimbledon through injury.Zverev, who lost the Wimbledon final to Sinner, was second favourite, with Arthur Fils and Ben Shelton considered long shots but the next-most likely champions, according to bookmakers.Sabalenka was favourite to become womens champion for a third successive year, with 2023 winner and home favourite Coco Gauff not far behind.2022 champion and six-time grand slam title champion Iga Swiatek was also deemed a contender.You have the target on your back, Sabalenka said at this months Cincinnati Open. Everyone wants to beat you.But I feel like its the same if youre number one, number two or number 10 It doesnt really matter what the ranking is; when you go out there on the court, everyone wants to beat you.Its just extra motivation for others to go out there and be fearless and play their best tennis. You have to deal with players performing at their best and get the job done.Shelton warned it would be disrespectful to consider Sinners absence a massive opportunity when grand slam winners this year are involved.To discredit the group that is playing high-level tennis right now wouldnt be smart, explained Shelton. Going into a tournament like this, I always have respect for whoever is playing. Topics Aryna Sabalenka Carlos Alcaraz Coco Gauff French Open Jannik Sinner Novak Djokovic Tennis Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read BREAKING: World number one Sinner out of the US Open due to knee injury Jon Fisher 21st August, 2026 Zverev hails best player in the world Sinner after rival retains Wimbledon 2026 crown Mitch Fretton 12th July, 2026 Zverev lands first Grand Slam with French Open win Mitch Fretton 7th June, 2026 French Open 2026: Full tennis grand slam dates, schedule, time, TV channel and live online stream including confirmed final start time Ben Miller 7th June, 2026 Andreeva clinches French Open trophy after ending remarkable run of Chwalinska Jon Fisher 6th June, 2026 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with injury Mitch Fretton 19th May, 2026
