The 2025 U.S. Open begins Sunday, August 24, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka enter as the defending singles champions, but they face tough competition from top-ranked players on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Stars including Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper, Ben Shelton, and Novak Djokovic will compete in the men’s tournament. On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys, and Jasmine Paolini will be in action. Venus Williams makes a return, taking on Karolina Muchova in the opening round.
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All matches will air on ESPN, with select games on ABC, ESPN2, and the Tennis Channel. Fans without cable can stream every match through ESPN’s rebranded platform, formerly ESPN+.
US Open 2025: When and Where to watch
- Tournament dates: August 24 – September 7
- Women’s tournament: August 24 – September 6
- Men’s tournament: August 24 – September 7
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens, NY
- TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Tennis Channel, ESPN Deportes
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited or ESPN Select
2025 US Open full TV and streaming schedule (all times ET)
Sunday, Aug. 24 – Opening Day
- Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9–11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)
- Welcome to the US Open: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (ESPN2)
- First Round: 12–3 p.m. (ABC), 3–7 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Primetime – First Round: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Monday, Aug. 25
- First Round: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7–11:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Louis Armstrong Stadium: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Tuesday, Aug. 26
- First Round: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Louis Armstrong Stadium: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Wednesday, Aug. 27
- Second Round: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Second Round: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Thursday, Aug. 28
- Second Round: 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (ESPN), 5–7 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Primetime – Second Round: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Friday, Aug. 29
- Third Round: 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (ESPN), 6–7 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Primetime – Third Round: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Saturday, Aug. 30
- Third Round: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Primetime – Third Round: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Sunday, Aug. 31
- Round of 16: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (ESPN), 3–6 p.m. (ABC), 6–7 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Primetime – Round of 16: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Monday, Sept. 1
- Round of 16: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Round of 16: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN2)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Tuesday, Sept. 2 – Quarterfinals begin
- Quarterfinals: 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Quarterfinals: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Wednesday, Sept. 3
- Quarterfinals: 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- Primetime – Quarterfinals: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN)
- All Courts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Thursday, Sept. 4 – Women’s Semifinals
- Women’s Singles Semifinals: 7–11 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)
- All Courts: 12–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Friday, Sept. 5 – Men’s Semifinals
- Women’s Doubles Championship: 12–2 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Men’s Semifinal #1: 3–6 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)
- Men’s Semifinal #2: 7–10 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)
- All Courts: 12–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Saturday, Sept. 6 – Women’s Final
- Men’s Doubles Championship: 12–2 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Women’s Singles Championship: 4–7 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)
- All Courts: 12–11 p.m. (ESPN+)
Sunday, Sept. 7 – Men’s Final
- Men’s Singles Championship: 2–5:30 p.m. (ABC / ESPN Deportes)
- Encore Men’s Final: 8:30–11:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
US Open 2025: How to watch without cable
ESPN offers two streaming options:
- ESPN Unlimited: $29.99/month for full access to ESPN networks, ABC, ESPN+, and more. Bundles with Disney+ and Hulu are available for the same price for a limited time.
- ESPN Select: $11.99/month for select events including the U.S. Open.
DirecTV’s Choice tier includes ESPN, Tennis Channel, ABC, and regional sports networks starting at $83/month with a five-day free trial. Fans can also use VPN services like ExpressVPN to access free coverage from Australia (9Now) and New Zealand (TVNZ+).
US Open 2025: Men’s seeds and first-round matchups
- Jannik Sinner vs. Vit Kopriva
- Carlos Alcaraz vs. Reilly Opelka
- Alexander Zverev vs. Alejandro Tabilo
- Taylor Fritz vs. Emilio Nava
- Jack Draper vs. TBD (qualifier)
- Ben Shelton vs. TBD (qualifier)
- Novak Djokovic vs. Learner Tien
- And others through Round 1
US Open 2025: Women’s seeds and first-round matchups
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Rebeka Masarova
- Iga Swiatek vs. Emiliana Arango
- Coco Gauff vs. Ajla Tomljanovic
- Jessica Pegula vs. Mayar Sherif
- Madison Keys vs. Renata Zarazua
- Venus Williams vs. Karolina Muchova
- Naomi Osaka vs. Greet Minnen
- And others through Round 1
US Open 2025: Key viewing tips
- Primetime matches: ESPN2 will feature evening sessions from the first round through semifinals.
- Finals: Men’s singles final airs Sunday, September 7, 2–5:30 p.m. on ABC. Women’s singles final is Saturday, September 6, 4–7 p.m. on ESPN.
- Streaming: All courts will be available via ESPN+ with continuous live coverage from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
With top-ranked players returning and a new wave of young talent competing, the 2025 U.S. Open promises high-stakes matches for fans and bettors alike.
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FAQs:
Q1: When does the 2025 U.S. Open start and end?
A1: The tournament starts on Sunday, August 24. The women’s event runs through Saturday, September 6, and the men’s event ends Sunday, September 7.
Q2: Who are the defending champions of the 2025 U.S. Open?
A2: Jannik Sinner is the defending men’s singles champion, and Aryna Sabalenka is the defending women’s singles champion.
Q3: Which TV channels are broadcasting the 2025 U.S. Open?
A3: Matches air on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Tennis Channel, and ESPN Deportes.
Q4: How can I watch the U.S. Open live without cable?
A4: You can stream all matches via ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month) or ESPN Select ($11.99/month). DirecTV also offers a Choice package with a free five-day trial.
Q5: Can I watch the U.S. Open for free?
A5: Free coverage is available in Australia (9Now) and New Zealand (TVNZ+). U.S. viewers can access these streams using a VPN like ExpressVPN.
Q6: Where can I find the full schedule of the 2025 U.S. Open?
A6: The complete TV and streaming schedule is available on ESPN and the U.S. Open official website, covering all rounds from the first to the finals.