US Open 2024 tennis tournament: How to watch today, where to stream free, plus the full TV schedule (2024)

Tennis fans, the last Grand Slam of the season is finally here. The 2024 US Open kicked off this week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This year’s defending US Open champions are Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovik, but with Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz out of the competition, all eyes are on No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner. On the women’s side, Gauff is seeded third below Iga Świątek (1) and Aryna Sabalenka (2). The tennis stars are leading a field, playing for a record $75 million, the biggest purse the Open has seen.

Today's biggest matches include Coco Gauff vs. Emma Navarro, Frances Tiafoe vs. Alexei Popyrin, and Taylor Fritz vs. Casper Ruud. Here's the complete US Open schedule of play.

In 2024, US Open matches will air across ESPN and ESPN2, with every match streaming on ESPN+. Here’s how you can catch all the action on the hardcourt during the 2024 US Open and stream the tennis Grand Slam in the US, including channels, schedule, livestream info, how you can watch the US Open today for free.

How to watch the US Open in the US:

Date: Aug. 26 - Sept. 8

Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, NYC

TV channel: ESPN

Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, VPN

When is the 2024 US Open?

The 2024 US Open tennis tournament officially runs from Monday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 8

What channel is the US Open on?

ESPN will be the exclusive U.S. home of America’s Grand Slam in 2024, ESPN+ will serve as the streaming home of the tournament, featuring every match this year. Coverage will also air across ESPN2, ESPN3 ABC and ESPN Deportes.

Before matches begin, a “Live at the US Open” show previewing the day will also air on the Tennis Channel. If you don’t have cable, don’t worry. To find out which streaming services you might want to sign up for to watch the US Open, you can consult the full broadcast schedule of the 2024 US Grand Slam further down.

Here are our recommendations for the best ways to watch the US Open in 2024:

How to watch US Open tennis for free (sort of):

While ESPN is a pricey cable channel, US Open coverage will air free in Australia (9Now) and New Zealand (TVNZ+). Even if you're based in the US, you can access free US Open livestream coverage with the help of a VPN.

What time are US Open matches?

Day sessions begin at 11 a.m. ET. Night sessions start at 7 p.m. ET, singles finals will start at 4 p.m. ET.

US Open 2024 full broadcast schedule:

Here is when US Open matches start, when you can start streaming them and what channels you’ll need to watch every tennis match.

Monday, Aug. 26

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

First Round: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open: First Round Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open: First Round Louis Armstrong Stadium: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

First Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

First Round: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open: First Round Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN)

First Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. - 12:55 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Second Round: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open: Second Round Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open: Second Round Louis Armstrong Stadium: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Second Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. - 12:55 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Thursday, Aug. 29

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Second Round: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Second Round: 6 - 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open: Second Round: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Second Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Friday, Aug. 30

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Third Round: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Third Round: 6 - 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open: Third Round: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Third Round (Spanish): 5:30 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, Aug. 31

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Third Round: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open: Third Round: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Third Round (Spanish): 5:30 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Sunday, Sept. 1

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Round of 16: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (ESPN)

Round of 16: 3-6 p.m. (ABC)

Round of 16: 6- 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 5:30 - 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Monday, Sept. 2

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Round of 16: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 12 - 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open:Quarterfinals: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 12 - 5 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 12 - 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open:Quarterfinals: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 12 - 5 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Thursday, Sept. 5

All matches, all courts: 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Mixed Doubles Championship*: 3-5 p.m. (ESPN2)

Women's Singles Semifinals: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)

Friday, Sept. 6

Women's Doubles Championship*: 12 - 2 p.m. (ESPN2)

All matches, all courts: 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Men's Singles Semifinals #1: 3 - 6 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)

Men's Singles Semifinals #2: 7-10 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, Sept. 7

Men's Doubles Championship: 12 - 2 p.m. (ESPN3)

All matches, all courts: 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Women's Final Preview Show: 3:30-4 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Women's Singles Championship: 4 - 7 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 7-8 p.m. (Tennis Channel)

Sunday, Sept. 8

Men's Final Preview Show: 1 - 2 p.m. (ABC)

Men's Final Preview Show: 1:30-2 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Men's Singles Championship: 2-5:30 p.m. (ABC / ESPN Deportes)

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 7 - 8 p.m. (Tennis Channel)

Men's Singles Final (Encore): 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

Every way to stream the US Open in 2024: