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NOTE: The U.S. Open is shown on the ESPN family of networks, which are currently blacked out on DirecTV. All services listed in this article still work for streaming the U.S. Open on ESPN.
The final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year has arrived, as the world’s best tennis players take to the hard courts of New York for the 2024 U.S. Open. The championship kicked off at Flushing Meadows in Queens, N.Y., on Monday, Aug. 26, and ends on Sept. 8.
At a Glance: How to Watch the U.S. Open Online
Stream: fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, ESPN+, Australia’s 9Now with a VPN
TV Channels: ESPN Networks
Dates: Aug. 26 to Sept. 8
The defending U.S. Open champs this year areCoco Gauffand Novak Djokovic, but both were upset in the early stages of the tournament, along with other highly-ranked players including Carlos Alcaraz. World No. 1s Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek are still left as we enter the final rounds.
For cord-cutters looking to catch the tournament live, there are a few ways to watch the U.S. Open online without cable this year — and even a couple of hacks that let you livestream parts of the tournament for free online. Read on for all your options, plus key details about this year’s U.S. Open.
How to Watch The U.S. Open Online (U.S. Livestreams)
In the U.S., the U.S. Open is airing on the ESPN family of networks, including the main ESPN channel, as well as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and the Tennis Channel. Some parts are also being shown on ESPN+, which means you’ll need a live TV streaming service and a subscription to ESPN+ to watch all of the U.S. Open live.
Stream U.S. Open onfubo
One of the best live TV streaming services isfubo, which includes ESPN and ESPN2 as part of its channel lineup. The streaming service offers 1000 hours of DVR storage for games that air too early (or maybe while you’re at work).
fubotv 7-Day free trial
Don’t want to commit? Test out fubo with aseven-day free trial, and start streaming the 2024 U.S. Open online for free. The free trial includes free DVR too. After the trial is up, a subscription to fuboTV starts at just $74.99 a month for 190+ live TV channels.
Stream the U.S. Open on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is another great cable streaming service that carries multiple ESPN channels for U.S. Open coverage. Better yet, the service includes complimentary access to ESPN+ (as well as Disney+) for even more coverage, all in one place. Packages cost $76.99 a month, and you get a three-day free trial to start.
hulu + live tv 3-Day free trial
Stream the U.S. Open on Sling
Another way to watch the U.S. Open finals online is with the budget-friendly streaming service Sling. Starting at $40 a month, the streamer’s basic Orange package gets you 32 channels, including ESPN and ESPN2 for the U.S. Open. New and former subscribers can also get the Orange + Sports Extra for $199 when they prepay for 4 months, or just half off their first month of Sling Orange for $20.
get sling tv $20+
Stream the U.S. Open on ESPN+
ESPN+ is the exclusive broadcaster for a few portions of the U.S. Open, so you’ll want a subscription to see every round of the tournament. The streaming service costs $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year (if you choose to be billed annually), but a better way to access ESPN+ is to sign up for the Disney Bundle. The Disney Bundle costs just $14.99 a month and gets you ESPN+, Disney Plus, and Hulu.
get espn+ $10.99
Stream the U.S. Open for Free With a VPN
Australia’s 9Now, a free streaming service, is broadcasting the U.S. Open at no cost to Australian viewers. Luckily for anyone outside Australia, you can get around 9Now’s geo-blocks and take advantage of the free livestream with a virtual private network (VPN) like ExpressVPN. We think this is the best way to watch the U.S. Open without cable, as you won’t have to sign up for multiple streaming services.
sign up for expressvpn $6.67+
The VPN will essentially “trick” your computer into thinking it’s in Australia (or any other region of your choosing), and will let you watch the U.S. Open for free online through 9Now. ExpressVPN costs $12.95 per month and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you choose not to continue with the service and want a refund.
Once you’re signed up for ExpressVPN, make a free account at 9Now and start streaming.
When is the U.S. Open? 2024 Dates, Times
The 2024 U.S. Open kicked off Monday, Aug. 26, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 8. You can check out the U.S. Open’s website for the full schedule online.
Day matches are held at the Louis Armstrong Stadium and begin at 11 a.m. ET. Matches held at Arthur Ashe Stadium begin at noon. Night rounds will start at 7 p.m. ET.
Where to Buy Last-Minute 2024 U.S. Open Tickets
U.S. Open tickets are in high demand this year, especially after the Olympic performances this summer from several prominent tennis stars. Want to score discount U.S. Open tickets? You can use exclusive promo code RS150 to get $150 off your order of $500 on TicketNetwork.
buy u.s. open tickets on Ticketnetwork
We’ve still spotted U.S. Open ticket prices for around $150on other resale sites like StubHub, Seat Geek, Game Time, Vivid Seats, and Ticketmaster.
