The ATP and WTA hard-court season culminates with Cincinnati Open (August 11-23) and the US Open (August 23-September 13). Here’s your complete global broadcasting guide.
Tournament Schedule
Cincinnati Open (ATP 1000 & WTA 1000) Dates: August 11-23, 2026 Qualifying: August 11-12, 2026 Singles Finals: August 23, 2026 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Hard court
US Open (Grand Slam) Overall Tournament Window: August 23-September 13, 2026 Fan Week & Qualifying: August 23-29, 2026 Main Draw: August 30-September 13, 2026 Women’s Singles Final: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Men’s Singles Final: Sunday, September 13, 2026 Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, New York Hard court
Note that viewers that are outside their home area can sometimes use VPN services to access their usual broadcast, you can for example add a VPN extension to Chrome quickly and easily. Note: VPN use may violate streaming service terms of service.
United States
Cincinnati Open Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel 2 (primary coverage) Tennis Channel Plus (streaming, $13.99/month or $109.99/year) Fubo (includes Tennis Channel) DIRECTV Stream and Sling TV (with Tennis Channel add-on)
US Open ESPN, ESPN2, ABC (finals and featured matches) ESPN+ (all courts, every match, including qualifying) ABC airs finals with basic TV antenna Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV (includes ESPN networks) Tennis Channel (supplemental coverage and replays)
New for 2026: ESPN+ introduces expanded “whip-around” coverage during the first week of the US Open main draw, showing shot-to-shot highlights across multiple courts simultaneously.
Host Broadcasting: Beginning in 2026, the USTA (not ESPN) produces the world feed distributed to international broadcasters, mirroring the model Wimbledon uses with the BBC. ESPN remains the exclusive U.S. rightsholder through 2037 and handles over 260 hours of annual coverage.
United Kingdom
Cincinnati Open Sky Sports and TNT Sports (via HBO Max) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming, £7.99/month or ~£75/year) Sky Go and NOW (if Sky Sports subscribed)
US Open Sky Sports (exclusive broadcaster) Sky Go and NOW (streaming alternatives) Eurosport via Discovery+ (secondary option)
Canada
Cincinnati Open TSN and TSN Direct (English-language) RDS and RDS Direct (French-language) Tennis Channel Plus available via subscription
US Open TSN (English) RDS (French) TSN Direct (streaming for cord-cutters) ESPN+ with VPN (limited to ESPN content)
Australia
Cincinnati Open beIN Sports and beIN CONNECT Stan Sport (via subscription to existing Stan service) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming) 9Now (occasionally carries select matches with delay)
US Open Nine Network (free-to-air highlights and selected matches) 9Now (free streaming of daily highlights) Stan Sport (comprehensive coverage, A$20/month add-on) 4K, ad-free streaming available on Stan Sport
Europe (General)
Cincinnati Open Eurosport 1 & 2 (across all territories) Discovery+ (streaming) Tennis TV (ATP streaming service)
US Open Eurosport 1 & 2 (comprehensive coverage) Discovery+ (streaming across European countries) HBO Max (11 European countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden) Local broadcasters vary by country
France
Cincinnati Open Eurosport (television) Discovery+ or Eurosport Player (streaming)
US Open Eurosport (television) Discovery+ (streaming) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
Germany, Spain, Italy
Cincinnati Open Eurosport and local broadcasters Discovery+
US Open Eurosport (primary) Discovery+ or local pay-TV providers Tennis TV (ATP streaming)
India
Cincinnati Open Sony Sports Network SonyLIV (streaming)
US Open Sony Sports Network SonyLIV (streaming) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
Middle East & North Africa
Cincinnati Open beIN SPORTS TOD by beIN beIN CONNECT
US Open beIN SPORTS TOD by beIN (streaming) Multiple language commentary available
Latin America
Cincinnati Open ESPN International Tennis Channel (cable where available) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
US Open ESPN International Disney+ (ESPN content streams on Disney+ in Latin America) Local broadcasters by country
Sub-Saharan Africa
Cincinnati Open SuperSport DStv (streaming)
US Open SuperSport DStv
Japan
Cincinnati Open Wowow Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
US Open Wowow Tennis TV
Global Streaming Options
Tennis TV (ATP Streaming) Official ATP Tour streaming service ~$120/year (£75/year, varies by region) Every ATP match globally (does NOT include Grand Slams) Available worldwide with same subscription
Tennis Channel Plus (US Only) $109.99/year or $13.99/month ATP and WTA tour coverage Original documentaries and classic matches Replay library
Discovery+ (European) Pricing varies by country (£5.99-£30.99/month) Eurosport feeds across multiple markets Comprehensive tennis coverage including ATP and WTA tours
Stan Sport (Australia) A$20/month add-on to Stan subscription Comprehensive ATP and WTA coverage US Open and Cincinnati Open
beIN CONNECT (Middle East) Full tournament streaming Multiple language options
Free Options
Highlights & Official Content Cincinnati Open YouTube channel (daily highlights) US Open official app and usopen.org (live scores, featured-group streams, match replays) YouTube channels for both tournaments offer extended highlights
Free-to-Air by Region Australia: Nine Network (9Now streaming) – US Open highlights United States: ABC airs finals with basic TV antenna India: Select matches on Sony LIV (varies by package)
Key 2026 Changes
USTA Host Broadcaster Control For the first time in 2026, the USTA produces the world feed distributed to international broadcasters (ESPN continues as U.S. exclusive broadcaster). This allows greater creative control and consistency across global coverage.
Expanded Streaming ESPN+ carries every match on every court for the US Open—qualifying through finals—plus new whip-around coverage in the first week showing multiple courts simultaneously.
International Partnerships Cincinnati Open broadcasts to 58+ international territories via local partners. US Open reaches 220+ territories with broadcast agreements.
Streaming Tips
Multi-Court Viewing ESPN+ (US) and Stan Sport (Australia) offer multiple simultaneous court feeds during the US Open Discovery+ (Europe) provides similar multi-court options via Eurosport
Device Compatibility Most services available on smartphones, tablets, streaming devices (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick), and computers Check service availability in your region before subscribing
Time Zones Cincinnati: August 11-23 (evening ET / early morning for Europe and Asia) US Open: August 30-September 13 (evening ET for evening-focused markets)
Finals Broadcast Specifics
Cincinnati Open Finals Sunday, August 23 (Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals) ATP 1000 doubles finals also on schedule Broadcast across all regional partners
US Open Finals Saturday, September 12: Women’s Singles Final Sunday, September 13: Men’s Singles Final Available globally across all major broadcasters
Global Reach
Cincinnati Open broadcasts to 58+ territories. The US Open, as a Grand Slam, reaches over 220 territories with 39 international broadcast agreements, ensuring comprehensive global coverage of the hard-court swing’s conclusion to the season.
Cincinnati Open: August 11-23, 2026 | US Open: August 23-September 13, 2026 (Main Draw August 30-September 13). Check local listings for exact times in your region, as broadcast windows vary by territory.
United Kingdom
Cincinnati Open Sky Sports and TNT Sports (via HBO Max) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming, £7.99/month or ~£75/year) Sky Go and NOW (if Sky Sports subscribed)
US Open Sky Sports (exclusive broadcaster) Sky Go and NOW (streaming alternatives) Eurosport via Discovery+ (secondary option)
Canada
Cincinnati Open TSN and TSN Direct (English-language) RDS and RDS Direct (French-language) Tennis Channel Plus available via subscription
US Open TSN (English) RDS (French) TSN Direct (streaming for cord-cutters) ESPN+ with VPN (limited to ESPN content)
Australia
Cincinnati Open beIN Sports and beIN CONNECT Stan Sport (via subscription to existing Stan service) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming) 9Now (occasionally carries select matches with delay)
US Open Nine Network (free-to-air highlights and selected matches) 9Now (free streaming of daily highlights) Stan Sport (comprehensive coverage, A$20/month add-on) 4K, ad-free streaming available on Stan Sport
Europe (General)
Cincinnati Masters Eurosport 1 & 2 (across all territories) Discovery+ (streaming) Tennis TV (ATP streaming service)
US Open Eurosport 1 & 2 (comprehensive coverage) Discovery+ (streaming across European countries) HBO Max (11 European countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden) Local broadcasters vary by country
France
Cincinnati Masters Eurosport (television) Discovery+ or Eurosport Player (streaming)
US Open Eurosport (television) Discovery+ (streaming) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
Germany, Spain, Italy
Cincinnati Masters Eurosport and local broadcasters Discovery+
US Open Eurosport (primary) Discovery+ or local pay-TV providers Tennis TV (ATP streaming)
India
Cincinnati Masters Sony Sports Network SonyLIV (streaming)
US Open Sony Sports Network SonyLIV (streaming) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
Middle East & North Africa
Cincinnati Masters beIN SPORTS TOD by beIN beIN CONNECT
US Open beIN SPORTS (exclusive rights) TOD by beIN (streaming) Multiple language commentary available
Latin America
Cincinnati Masters ESPN International Tennis Channel (cable where available) Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
US Open ESPN International Disney+ (ESPN content streams on Disney+ in Latin America) Local broadcasters by country
Sub-Saharan Africa
Cincinnati Masters SuperSport DStv (streaming)
US Open SuperSport DStv
Japan
Cincinnati Masters Wowow Tennis TV (global ATP streaming)
US Open Wowow Tennis TV
Global Streaming Options
Tennis TV (ATP Streaming) Official ATP Tour streaming service ~$120/year (£75/year, varies by region) Every ATP match globally (does NOT include Grand Slams) Available worldwide with same subscription
Tennis Channel Plus (US Only) $109.99/year or $13.99/month ATP and WTA tour coverage Original documentaries and classic matches Replay library
Discovery+ (European) Pricing varies by country (£5.99-£30.99/month) Eurosport feeds across multiple markets Comprehensive tennis coverage including ATP and WTA tours
Stan Sport (Australia) A$20/month add-on to Stan subscription Comprehensive ATP and WTA coverage US Open and Cincinnati Masters
beIN CONNECT (Middle East) Full tournament streaming Multiple language options
Free Options
Highlights & Official Content Cincinnati Open YouTube channel (daily highlights) US Open official app and usopen.org (live scores, featured-group streams, match replays) YouTube channels for both tournaments offer extended highlights
Free-to-Air by Region Australia: Nine Network (9Now streaming) – US Open highlights United States: ABC airs finals with basic TV antenna India: Select matches on Sony LIV (varies by package)
Key 2026 Changes
USTA Host Broadcast Control For the first time in 2026, the USTA (not ESPN) produces the world feed distributed to international broadcasters. This allows for greater creative control and consistency across global coverage.
Expanded Streaming ESPN+ carries every match on every court for the US Open—qualifying through finals. Cincinnati Masters available on Tennis Channel Plus and via partner services.
International Partnerships Cincinnati Masters broadcasts to 58+ international territories via local partners. US Open reaches 220+ territories with broadcast agreements.
Streaming Tips
Multi-Court Viewing ESPN+ (US) and Stan Sport (Australia) offer multiple simultaneous court feeds during the US Open Discovery+ (Europe) provides similar multi-court options via Eurosport
Device Compatibility Most services available on smartphones, tablets, streaming devices (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick), and computers Check service availability in your region before subscribing
Time Zones Cincinnati: August 13-23 (evening ET / early morning for Europe and Asia) US Open: August 30-September 13 (evening ET for evening-focused markets)
Finals Broadcast Specifics
Cincinnati Masters Finals Sunday, August 23 (Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals) ATP 1000 doubles finals also on schedule Broadcast across all regional partners
US Open Finals Saturday, September 12: Women’s Singles Final Sunday, September 13: Men’s Singles Final Available globally across all major broadcasters
Global Reach
Cincinnati Masters broadcasts to 58+ territories. The US Open, as a Grand Slam, reaches over 220 territories with 39 international broadcast agreements, ensuring comprehensive global coverage of the hard-court swing’s conclusion to the season.
