How to Watch the US Open 2026 in the UK and Ireland
The final Grand Slam of the tennis season has arrived. Streaming live from Flushing Meadows in New York City, the 2026 US Open promises two full weeks of intense hard-court action.
For tennis fans across Great Britain and Ireland, watching the drama unfold requires managing a 5-hour time difference between New York and Greenwich Mean Time / British Summer Time.
This guide covers official TV channels, streaming options, key British contenders, and a main draw schedule for Weeks 2 and 3 converted into British Summer Time (BST / UTC+1) and Irish Standard Time (IST / UTC+1).
Official Broadcasters: UK and Ireland
United Kingdom
Sky Sports is the exclusive home of the US Open in the UK. Coverage is available across linear television networks and digital streaming services:
- Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Tennis: Dedicated channels featuring priority matches, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadium coverage, and evening marquee sessions.
- Sky Sports+ & Sky Go: Subscribers can stream live multi-court coverage, allowing viewers to choose any outer court live on mobile devices, smart TVs, or tablets via Sky Go or the Sky Sports app.
- NOW (NOW TV): Cord-cutters can access every Sky Sports channel without a contract by subscribing to a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership.
Republic of Ireland
In Ireland, fans can follow full coverage through Sky Sports Ireland and stream live via Sky Go or NOW Ireland.
British Players to Watch in the First Round
Great Britain enters the 2026 US Open with several intriguing opening-round matchups across the men’s and women’s singles draws:
- Cameron Norrie (29th Seed) vs. Luca Van Assche (France): The British number contender and 29th seed Cameron Norrie kicks off his campaign against France’s rising talent Luca Van Assche. Norrie’s physical baseline play makes him a tough opening opponent as he looks to deep-run in New York.
- Arthur Fery vs. Lorenzo Musetti (13th Seed, Italy): Following a standout performance at Wimbledon, sensation Arthur Fery faces a major test in the opening round against Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti. Fery will look to carry his grass-court confidence onto the hard courts of Queens.
- Harriet Dart (Qualifier) vs. Peyton Stearns (USA): Having successfully fought through three rounds of qualifying, Harriet Dart takes on home favorite Peyton Stearns in her main draw opener.
- Katie Boulter vs. Carol Young Suh Lee (WC, USA): British star Katie Boulter opens her tournament against American wild card recipient Carol Young Suh Lee. Boulter aims to build early momentum and press into the second week.
Time Zone Breakdown: New York to UK & Ireland
New York operates on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT / UTC-4), while London and Dublin operate on British Summer Time (BST / UTC+1) and Irish Standard Time (IST / UTC+1), respectively.
- Time Difference: UK and Ireland (BST/IST) are 5 hours ahead of New York (EDT).
- Day Sessions (11:00 AM EDT Start): Play begins at 4:00 PM BST / IST in the afternoon.
- Night Sessions (7:00 PM EDT Start): Primetime evening play in New York begins at 12:00 AM BST / IST (Midnight).
US Open 2026 Main Draw Schedule: Weeks 2 and 3 (Converted Times)
The schedule below lists all session start times converted into BST / IST (UTC+1) for viewers in the UK and Ireland.
Week 2: Early Rounds to Round of 16
| NY Date & Day | Session & Play Start (NY Time) | Event / Matches | UK & Ireland Time (BST / IST) |
| Sun, Aug 30 | Session 1 (11:00 AM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 1st Round | Sun, Aug 30: 4:00 PM |
| Session 2 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 1st Round | Mon, Aug 31: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Session 3 (11:00 AM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 1st Round | Mon, Aug 31: 4:00 PM |
| Session 4 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 1st Round | Tue, Sep 1: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Tue, Sep 1 | Session 5 (11:00 AM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 1st Round | Tue, Sep 1: 4:00 PM |
| Session 6 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 1st Round | Wed, Sep 2: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Session 7 (11:00 AM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 2nd Round | Wed, Sep 2: 4:00 PM |
| Session 8 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 2nd Round | Thu, Sep 3: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Thu, Sep 3 | Session 9 (11:00 AM) | Singles 2nd Round, Women’s Doubles 1st Rd, Juniors | Thu, Sep 3: 4:00 PM |
| Session 10 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 2nd Round | Fri, Sep 4: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Fri, Sep 4 | Session 11 (11:00 AM) | Singles 3rd Round, Doubles 1st Rd, Juniors | Fri, Sep 4: 4:00 PM |
| Session 12 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 3rd Round | Sat, Sep 5: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Sat, Sep 5 | Session 13 (11:00 AM) | Singles 3rd Round, Doubles 1st/2nd Rounds | Sat, Sep 5: 4:00 PM |
| Session 14 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles 3rd Round | Sun, Sep 6: 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
Week 3: Round of 16 to Finals
| NY Date & Day | Session & Play Start (NY Time) | Event / Matches | UK & Ireland Time (BST / IST) |
| Sun, Sep 6 | Session 15 (11:00 AM) | Singles Round of 16, Doubles 2nd Rd, Juniors | Sun, Sep 6: 4:00 PM |
| Session 16 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 16 | Mon, Sep 7: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Session 17 (11:00 AM) | Singles Round of 16, Doubles, Juniors | Mon, Sep 7: 4:00 PM |
| Session 18 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 16 | Tue, Sep 8: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Session 19 (11:00 AM) | Doubles, Wheelchair, Juniors | Tue, Sep 8: 4:00 PM |
| Session 19 (11:30 AM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarterfinals | Tue, Sep 8: 4:30 PM | |
| Session 20 (7:00 PM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarterfinals | Wed, Sep 9: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Wed, Sep 9 | Session 21 (11:00 AM) | Doubles, Wheelchair, Juniors | Wed, Sep 9: 4:00 PM |
| Session 21 (11:30 AM) | Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarterfinals | Wed, Sep 9: 4:30 PM | |
| Session 22 (7:30 PM) | Men’s Singles Quarterfinal | Thu, Sep 10: 12:30 AM | |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Session 23 (12:00 PM) | Men’s Doubles Semis, Wheelchair, Juniors | Thu, Sep 10: 5:00 PM |
| Session 23 (7:00 PM) | Women’s Singles Semifinals | Fri, Sep 11: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Session 24 (12:00 PM) | Women’s Doubles Final, Wheelchair Finals, Juniors | Fri, Sep 11: 5:00 PM |
| Session 24 (3:00 PM) | Men’s Singles Semifinal #1 | Fri, Sep 11: 8:00 PM | |
| Session 25 (7:00 PM) | Men’s Singles Semifinal #2 | Sat, Sep 12: 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Session 26 (12:00 PM) | Men’s Doubles Final, Wheelchair & Junior Finals | Sat, Sep 12: 5:00 PM |
| Session 26 (4:00 PM) | Women’s Singles Final | Sat, Sep 12: 9:00 PM | |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Session 27 (2:00 PM) | Men’s Singles Final | Sun, Sep 13: 7:00 PM |
Key Viewing Tips for UK & Ireland Fans
- Prime Afternoon Action: Day sessions start at 4:00 PM BST/IST, making late afternoon and early evening viewing ideal after work or over the weekend.
- Championship Weekend Primetime: Unlike many overseas Grand Slams with early morning finals, the US Open offers ideal viewing times for the main finals! The Women’s Singles Final airs live on Saturday evening, September 12 at 9:00 PM BST, and the Men’s Singles Final airs on Sunday evening, September 13 at 7:00 PM BST.
- Court Customization: Use Sky Sports+ or Sky Go to switch directly to outer court streams when British players like Harriet Dart or Arthur Fery are scheduled on non-stadium courts.
