How to Watch the US Open Tennis in the UK & Ireland (TV Channel + Live Stream)

The 2026 US Open tennis tournament will be held from the 31st of August to the 13th of September 2026, with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka looking to defend the titles they won in 2025.

You can watch the US Open live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports, which holds exclusive broadcast rights from 2023 to 2027.

Matches are available on Sky Sports channels and via streaming through NOW TV.

This article will look at who has the Ireland and UK streaming rights to the US Open in 2026 and will show you how you can get access to live coverage of the 2026 tournament in New York.

When Does the 2026 US Open Start?

The 2026 US Open is scheduled to start on Monday, the 31st of August 2026, and will end with the men’s singles final on Sunday, the 13th of September 2026.

US Open 2026 Match Times (UK & Ireland Time)

In the first week, there will be two sessions each day (Day and Night), with the day session starting at 11:00 am (4:00 pm Ireland/UK), and the night session at 7:00 pm (12:00 am Ireland/UK).

From the quarterfinals onwards, day sessions will start at 12:00 pm (5:00 pm (Ireland/UK).

What Channel Shows the US Open in the UK and Ireland?

In December 2022, Sky Sports announced that they had agreed to a new five year deal (2023-2027) with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), for exclusive rights to broadcast the US Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Ireland and the UK.

If you want to watch the US Open live stream in the UK or Ireland, the easiest option is through Sky Sports or a NOW TV Sports Pass.

How to Stream the US Open on NOW TV

There are several different ways to subscribe to Sky Sports, but probably the most cost-effective way to subscribe is via NOW TV.

With NOW TV you can sign up for either a daily or monthly Sky Sports pass, which will give you access to 11 Sky Sports channels, including their 2026 US Open Tennis coverage.

The other benefits of using a NOW TV subscription are that there are no long contracts and you can stream content on your Laptop, Tablet, Chromecast, Roku, or Amazon Fire Stick.

Sky Sports US Open Coverage

During the tournament, Sky Sports provides extensive live coverage of matches from Flushing Meadows, including the men’s singles, women’s singles, doubles, mixed doubles, junior, and wheelchair competitions.

Matches are typically shown across several Sky Sports channels, with the biggest matches — including the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and finals — often broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event.

Coverage usually begins with the day session matches from Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, followed by the popular night session matches, which take place in prime time in New York and late evening in the UK and Ireland.

Sky Sports’ broadcast team for the US Open normally includes a mix of presenters, former professional players, and tennis analysts, providing match commentary, pre-match analysis, and post-match discussion throughout the two-week tournament.

2026 US Open Schedule (Singles)

The 2026 US Open will kick off on Monday, the 31st of August 2026, with the women’s singles final being played on Saturday, the 12th of September 2026, and the men’s singles final being played on Sunday, the 13th of September 2026.

Can You Watch the US Open for Free?

Unlike some other Grand Slam tournaments, the US Open is not typically broadcast on free-to-air television in the UK or Ireland.

The tournament is covered exclusively by Sky Sports, meaning you normally need a paid subscription to watch matches live.

Who Are the Commentators for the US Open on Sky Sports?

The following commentators/pundits are expected to provide expert coverage of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament: Emma Paton, Feliciano Lopez, Jamie Murray, Jo Konta, Jonathan Overend, Jordanne Whiley, Karthi Gnanasegaram, Laura Robson, Marion Bartoli, Martina Navratilova, and Tim Henman.

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