2025 U.S. Open: How to watch the tennis tournament without cable, full schedule, seeds and more
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change.The 2025 U.S. Open kicks off this Sunday, Aug. 24, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, NY. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka enter this year’s tennis tournament as the defending champions of their 2024 singles titles. But they’ll have plenty of star power to contend with on the court. Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper, Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic are competing on the men’s side. Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys, Jasmine Paolini take to the court on the women’s. Plus, Venus Williams is back at the U.S. Open, continuing her comeback quest. She’ll face Karolina Muchova in the first round.The U.S. Open will air on ESPN and also stream on ESPN (formerly ESPN+). Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the tennis tournament, plus the full broadcast and streaming schedule.AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHow to watch the U.S. Open:Dates: Aug. 24 - Sept. 7Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis CenterTV channel: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Tennis Channel, ESPN DeportesStreaming: ESPN (formerly ESPN+)When is the U.S. Open?The 2025 U.S. Open tournament begins in earnest on Sunday, Aug. 24. The women’s tennis tournament runs through Saturday, Sept. 6. The men’s tournament runs through Sunday, Sept. 7.2025 U.S. Open channel:The majority of the U.S. Open tennis tournament will air on ESPN and ESPN2. Select matches — including the men’s singles final — will air on ABC.If you don’t have cable, you can stream all the action on every court via ESPN’s newly expanded and rebranded streaming platform, formerly known as ESPN+. In the schedule below, we’re continuing to call ESPN’s streaming platform ESPN+, for clarity about where exactly you can catch select matches.AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHow to watch the 2025 U.S. Open without cable:Stream the U.S. Open with ESPN (and bundle it for free!) ESPN ESPN's new streaming service is divided into two tiers: the ESPN Unlimited package and the ESPN Select package. For $29.99, the ESPN Unlimited package includes access to all of ESPN's linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews and ESPN Deportes, plus access to programming on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+ and ACCNX. That means fans will get coverage of more than 47,000 live events each year, on-demand replays, original programming and more. Right now, for a limited time, you can bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu and pay $29.99/month for 12 months — that's like getting those other services free for a year! Even if you're a current subscriber to Disney+, Hulu or even the bundle, you can still upgrade to this great deal. Not interested in a bundle? ESPN Select (the service formerly known as ESPN+) is still an option, and it appears all the U.S. Open action will stream on ESPN Select this year. For $11.99/month, you can tune in and get exclusive access to events like select NCAA football games, F1 driver cams, simulcasts of certain sports that air on other channels and PPV access to UFC fights. From $11.99/month at ESPNWatch ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and get ESPN unlimited DirecTV Choice DirecTV is currently offering its Choice tier (typically $108+/month with fees) for just $83 (after fees) for your first month. DirecTV's Choice tier gets you access to all the usual sports suspects: Tennis Channel, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, plus plenty of regional sports networks (if you want to avoid paying the RSN fees, the Entertainment Tier has plenty of those same channels, though it doesn't include the Tennis Channel). Whichever package you choose, you'll get ESPN's new unlimited streaming package included free, and unlimited Cloud DVR storage! If you add on a Gemini start device for $10/month, you can get the Disney+ and Hulu bundle thrown in for free too. The best part is that you can try all this out free for five days. So if you're interested in trying out a live-TV streaming service for the U.S. Open, but aren't ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV. Try free at DirecTVHow to watch the U.S. Open for less:While you'll need access to ESPN to watch the U.S. Open in the U.S., coverage of the tournament is airing free in Australia (9Now) and New Zealand (TVNZ+). If you're currently in the U.S., you can access free U.S. Open livestream coverage with the help of a VPN.Stream from anywhere ExpressVPN ExpressVPN ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into Australian or New Zealand U.S. Open livestreams this month. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to Australia or New Zealand, and then find the free U.S. Open livestreams for 9Now or TVNZ+. ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you're nervous about trying a VPN. From $4.99/month at ExpressVPN2025 U.S. Open TV schedule:All times EasternSunday, Aug. 24Tennis 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)First Round: 3-7 p.m. (ESPN2)Primetime at the US Open - First Round: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAll Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Monday, Aug. 25Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)First Round: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (ESPN)Primetime at the US Open: First Round Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7-11:30 p.m. (ESPN)Primetime at the US Open: First Round Louis Armstrong Stadium: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)First Round: 11 a.m.-1:25 p.m., 5:30-7 p.m., 7-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Tuesday, Aug. 26Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)First Round: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (ESPN)Primetime at the US Open: First Round Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPrimetime at the US Open: First Round Louis Armstrong Stadium: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)First Round: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Sports Center with Scott Van Pelt: Live at the US Open: 11 p.m. (ESPN)Wednesday, Aug. 27Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Second Round: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (ESPN)Primetime at the US Open: Second Round: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN)Second Round: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:45-7 p.m., 7-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Thursday, Aug. 28Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Second Round: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (ESPN)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSecond Round (cont.): 5-7 p.m. (ESPN2)Primetime at the US Open: Second Round: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)Second Round: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Friday, Aug. 29Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Third Round: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (ESPN)Third Round (cont.): 6-7 p.m. (ESPN2)Primetime at the US Open: Third Round: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)Third Round: 11 a.m.-1:25 p.m., 5:30-7 p.m., 7-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Saturday, Aug. 30Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Third Round: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (ESPN2)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPrimetime at the US Open: Third Round: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)Third Round: 5:30-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Sunday, Aug. 31Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Round of 16: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (ESPN)Round of 16 (cont.): 3-6 p.m. (ABC)Round of 16 (cont.): 6-7 p.m. (ESPN2)Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)Round of 16: 6-7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Monday, Sept. 1Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Round of 16: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (ESPN)Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN2)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementRound of 16: 12-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)All Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Tuesday, Sept. 2Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (ESPN)SportsCenter at the US Open: 6-7 p.m. (ESPN)Primetime at the US Open: Quarterfinals: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN)Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 12-5 p.m., 7-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)Louis Armstrong and Outer Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Wednesday, Sept. 3Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (ESPN)SportsCenter at the US Open: 6-7 p.m. (ESPN)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPrimetime at the US Open: Quarterfinals: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN)Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 12-5 p.m., 7-11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)Louis Armstrong and Outer Courts: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Thursday, Sept. 4Women's Singles Semifinals: 7-11 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)Louis Armstrong and Outer Courts: 12-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Friday, Sept. 5Women's Doubles Championship: 12-2 p.m. (ESPN2)Men's Singles Semifinals #1: 3-6 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)Men's Singles Semifinals #2: 7-10 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)Louis Armstrong and Outer Courts: 12-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Saturday, Sept. 6Men's Doubles Championship: 12-2 p.m. (ESPN+)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWomen'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)Outer Courts: 12-11 p.m. (ESPN+)Sunday, Sept. 7Men'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)2025 U.S. Open men’s seeds and first round matches: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 Alex De Minaur vs. Christopher O'Connell Karen Khachanov vs. Nishesh Basavareddy Lorenzo Musetti vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Holger Rune vs. Botic van de Zandschulp Casper Ruud vs. Sebastian Ofner Daniil Medvedev vs. Benjamin Bonzi Tommy Paul vs. Elmer Moller Andrey Rublev vs. TBD (qualifier) Jakub Mensik vs. Nicolas Jarry Frances Tiafoe vs. Yoshoshito Nishioka Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Alexander Shevchenko Francisco Cerundolo vs. Matteo Arnaldi Jiri Lehecka vs. Borna Coric Tomas Machac vs. Luca Nardi Ugo Humbert vs. Adam Walton Aleksandr Bublik vs. Marin Cilic Flavio Cobolli vs. TBD (qualifier) Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. TBD (qualifier) Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Alexandre Muller Denis Shapovalov vs. Marton Fucsovics Alex Michelsen vs. Francisco Comesana Tallon Griekspoor vs. Adrian Mannarino Brandon Nakashima vs. TBD (qualifier) Gabriel Diallo vs. Damir Dzumhur Luciano Darderi vs. Rinky Hijikata2025 U.S. Open women’s seeds and first round matches:Aryna Sabalenka vs. Rebeka Masarova Iga Swiatek vs. Emiliana Arango Coco Gauff vs. Ajla Tomljanovic Jessica Pegula vs. Mayar Sherif Mirra Andreeva vs. Alyicia Parks Madison Keys vs. Renata Zarazua Jasmine Paolini vs. TBD (qualifier) Amanda Anisimova vs. Kimberly Birrell Elena Rybakina vs. Julieta Pareja Emma Navarro vs. Yafan Wang Karolina Muchova vs. Venus Williams Elina Svitolina vs. Anna Bondar Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Anastasija Sevastova Clara Tauson vs. Alexandra Eala Daria Kasatkina vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse Belinda Bencic vs. TBD (qualifier) Liudmila Samsonova vs. Yue Yuan Beatriz Haddad Maia vs. Sonay Kartal Elise Mertens vs. Alyssa Ahn Diana Shnaider vs. Laura Siegemund Linda Noskova vs. TBD (qualifier) Victoria Mboko vs. Barbora Krejcikova Naomi Osaka vs. Greet Minnen Veronika Kudermetova vs. Nuria Parrizas-Diaz Jelena Ostapenko vs. TBD (qualifier) Sofia Kenin vs. Ashlyn Krueger Marta Kostyuk vs. Katie Boulter Magdalena Frech vs. Talia Gibson Anna Kalinskaya vs. Clervie Ngounoue Dayana Yastremska vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Leylah Fernandez vs. TBD (qualifier) McCartney Kessler vs. Magda LinetteMore ways to watch the U.S. Open:
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