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US Open 2025: How to Watch a Free Tennis Livestream

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are back to defend their titles at the final Grand Slam of the year.

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The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center looks primed to serve up a blockbuster finale to the Grand Slam season, as the world's top players head to Flushing Meadows for two weeks of top tennis action at the 2025 US Open.

Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, along with a full US Open schedule. 

The men's tournament looks likely to provide another chapter in the burgeoning rivalry between defending US Open champ Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. 

Ranked No. 1 in the world, Italy's Sinner claimed the Australian Open title in January and followed that up by dethroning Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon final in June. Meanwhile, Alcaraz, ranked No. 2, took the French Open title in an exhilarating final showdown with Sinner, described by many pundits as the greatest ever final at Roland Garros.

Outside of the big two, this year's tournament also gives Novak Djokovic possibly a final opportunity to land a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, with the Serbian star hitting the grand old age of 38 back in May. 

Defending champ Aryna Sabalenka, Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek and Coco Gauff, meanwhile, headline a wide-open women's field.

Sabalenka will be looking for redemption after suffering agonising defeats in the finals of the Australian and French Opens, followed by a disappointing semifinal exit at Wimbledon. The main threat to her crown looks set to come from No. 2 seed ÅšwiÄ…tek, with the in-form Pole following her Wimbledon win in July with victory at the recent Cincinnati Open.

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This year marks the 139th edition of the US Open, with the men's and women's champions both set to earn $5 million.

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US Open 2025: Where and when is it?

The US Open 2025 takes place between Sunday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 7, at the iconic Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Play usually begins at 11 a.m. ET each morning (8 a.m. PT,  4 p.m. BST in the UK and 1 a.m. AEST in Australia) and continues through the afternoon and sometimes well into the evening.

A full schedule for this year's event can be found further down.

Livestream the US Open 2025 in the US

Linear TV coverage of the US Open this year will chiefly be shown on ESPN. The women's singles will be shown on ESPN, ESPN Plus and ESPN Deportes, and the men's singles final will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN Plus and ESPN Deportes. 

Those wanting comprehensive coverage of this year's tournament will need to consider the all-new ESPN streaming service and its corresponding app. The platform will show every match of the tournament live, broadcasting each day at 11 a.m. ET and continuing until the close of play. 

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Watch the US Open 2025 in the US for $30 per month.

ESPN's new flagship streaming service and app, called simply ESPN, costs $30 as a standalone service or $36 a month if bundled with Disney Plus and Hulu.

The new streaming service gives you access to the full suite of ESPN networks and services in one subscription, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network and ACC Network, as well as ESPN on ABC, ESPN Plus, ESPN3, SECN Plus and ACCNX.

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Sling TV's Orange plan includes ESPN, while its Blue plan offers ABC only in a few select markets. Either option costs $46 per month. If you get ABC where you live and want all three channels for the US Open, you'll need the combined Orange-and-Blue plan, which now costs $61. 

It's worth noting that Sling has recently introduced Day, Weekend and Week passes for Sling Orange, with prices starting from $5 for 24 hours' worth of viewing. Read our Sling TV review.

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YouTube TV costs $83 a month and includes ESPN and ABC. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local network affiliates are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.

Hulu

Hulu with Live TV costs for its With Ads plan and $96 per month for its No Ads plan and includes ESPN and ABC. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.

Fubo

Fubo's Pro plan costs $85 a month and includes ESPN and ABC, but Fubo charges an RSN fee (either $13 a month if you get one RSN or $16 a month if you have two or more in your area) that raises the monthly charge to $98 or $101. Click here to see which local channels you get. Read our Fubo review.

Most live TV streaming services offer a free trial or discounts during the first month and allow you to cancel anytime. All require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.

Livestream US Open 2025 in the UK 

Viewers in the UK can once again stream US Open action through Sky Sports, which has the exclusive live broadcast rights for this year's tournament.

If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream matches via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the action from New York. 

Now TV

Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15, or sign up to a monthly plan from £35 a month right now.

Stream the US Open 2025 in Australia for free

Tennis fans Down Under can watch live coverage of select US Open matches, including the men's and women's finals, on free-to-air Channel Nine's streaming service 9Now.

For dedicated tennis fans, pay-TV service Stan Sport is livestreaming every match on every court, ad-free.

Channel 9's streaming service 9Now is free to use for viewers in Australia, with dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices, as well as Amazon Fire, plus a wide range of smart TVs.

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Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a AU$12 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.

A subscription will also give you access to Premier League and Champions League soccer action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.

Stream the US Open 2025 in Canada

TSN will provide comprehensive live coverage of the US Open 2025 in Canada. 

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TSN boasts exclusive coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, NASCAR and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 a year.

The US Open 2025: Men's and women's singles full schedule

  • Sunday, Aug. 24: First round
  • Monday, Aug. 25: First round
  • Tuesday, Aug. 26: First round
  • Wednesday, Aug. 27: Second round
  • Thursday, Aug. 28: Second round
  • Friday, Aug. 29: Third round
  • Saturday, Aug. 30: Third round
  • Sunday, Aug. 31: Round of 16
  • Monday, Sept. 1: Round of 16
  • Tuesday, Sept. 2: Quarterfinals
  • Wednesday, Sept. 3: Quarterfinals
  • Thursday, Sept. 4: Women's semifinals
  • Friday, Sept. 5: Men's semifinals
  • Saturday, Sept. 6: Women's final 
  • Sunday, Sept. 7: Men's final