Official US Open 2026 Schedule: Complete Match Times & Global Guide

The US Open is one of the biggest and most exciting tennis tournaments in the world. Every year, millions of fans from all across the globe watch the top tennis players compete on the hard courts of New York City. If you love tennis, you need to know when the matches are happening so you do not miss a single serve, volley, or championship point.

This comprehensive guide gives you everything you need to know about the US Open 2026 schedule. We will break down the schedule week by week, section by section, so it is easy to understand.

The times listed in the official schedule are in New York Time (Eastern Daylight Time, or EDT). Because tennis fans live all over the world, we have also included handy time conversions for major markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. This way, whether you are in London, Tokyo, or Sydney, you will know exactly when to turn on your television.

Understanding the Time Zones

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Before we dive into the day-by-day action, let us look at how New York Time compares to other cities around the world. New York in late August and September operates on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4.

To help you calculate match times quickly, use this simple conversion guide based on New York’s standard day session start time (11:00 AM EDT) and night session start time (7:00 PM EDT):

United Kingdom (London): 5 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 4:00 PM London
- 7:00 PM NY = 12:00 AM Midnight London
Mainland Europe (Paris, Madrid, Rome, Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo): 6 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 5:00 PM Europe
- 7:00 PM NY = 1:00 AM (Next Day) Europe
Eastern Europe & Turkey (Athens, Istanbul, Moscow): 7 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 6:00 PM Athens/Moscow
- 7:00 PM NY = 2:00 AM (Next Day) Athens/Moscow
Middle East (Riyadh): 7 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 6:00 PM Riyadh
- 7:00 PM NY = 2:00 AM (Next Day) Riyadh
Middle East (Dubai): 8 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 7:00 PM Dubai
- 7:00 PM NY = 3:00 AM (Next Day) Dubai
South Asia (New Delhi): 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 8:30 PM New Delhi
- 7:00 PM NY = 4:30 AM (Next Day) New Delhi
Southeast Asia (Jakarta, Bangkok): 11 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 10:00 PM Jakarta/Bangkok
- 7:00 PM NY = 6:00 AM (Next Day) Jakarta/Bangkok
East Asia & Singapore (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing): 12 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 11:00 PM Singapore/Beijing
- 7:00 PM NY = 7:00 AM (Next Day) Singapore/Beijing
East Asia (Seoul, Tokyo): 13 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 12:00 PM Midnight Seoul/Tokyo
- 7:00 PM NY = 8:00 AM (Next Day) Seoul/Tokyo
Australia (Perth): 12 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 11:00 PM Perth
- 7:00 PM NY = 7:00 AM (Next Day) Perth
Australia (Adelaide, Darwin): 13.5 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 12:30 AM (Next Day) Adelaide
- 7:00 PM NY = 8:30 AM (Next Day) Adelaide
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart): 14 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 1:00 AM (Next Day) Sydney
- 7:00 PM NY = 9:00 AM (Next Day) Sydney
New Zealand (Auckland): 16 hours ahead of New York.
- 11:00 AM NY = 3:00 AM (Next Day) Auckland
- 7:00 PM NY = 11:00 AM (Next Day) Auckland

Week 1: Fan Week and Qualifying Matches

The tournament starts with Week 1, often called Fan Week. During these days, players who do not have a high world ranking must play in a qualifying tournament. They need to win their matches to get a spot in the main tournament. This week is full of intense tennis, and it is a great chance to see future stars.

Monday, August 24, 2026 (Session Q1)

Gates Open: 10:00 AM New York Time
Play Begins: 11:00 AM New York Time
Events Scheduled: Men’s and Women’s Singles Qualifying, Mixed Doubles Qualifying.

Global Start Times for Play:

London: 4:00 PM (Mon)
Paris/Berlin: 5:00 PM (Mon)
Riyadh: 6:00 PM (Mon)
Jakarta: 10:00 PM (Mon)
Singapore: 11:00 PM (Mon)
Tokyo: 12:00 Midnight (Mon night/Tue morning)
Sydney: 1:00 AM (Tue)
Auckland: 3:00 AM (Tue)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (Session Q2)

Gates Open: 9:00 AM New York Time
Play Begins: 10:00 AM New York Time
Events Scheduled: Men’s and Women’s Singles Qualifying, Mixed Doubles 1st and 2nd Rounds.

Global Start Times for Play:

London: 3:00 PM (Tue)
Paris/Madrid: 4:00 PM (Tue)
Dubai: 6:00 PM (Tue)
New Delhi: 7:30 PM (Tue)
Jakarta: 9:00 PM (Tue)
Singapore/Beijing: 10:00 PM (Tue)
Tokyo: 11:00 PM (Tue)
Sydney: 12:00 Midnight (Tue night/Wed morning)
Auckland: 2:00 AM (Wed)

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (Session Q3)

Wednesday features a split schedule with day qualifiers and the exciting Mixed Doubles Finals later in the evening.

Day Session: Gates open at 10:00 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles Qualifying.
Evening Session: Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Mixed Doubles Semifinals and Final.

Global Start Times for the 7:00 PM Evening Session:

London: 12:00 AM Midnight (Wed night/Thu morning)
Paris/Rome: 1:00 AM (Thu)
Athens/Moscow/Riyadh: 2:00 AM (Thu)
Dubai: 3:00 AM (Thu)
New Delhi: 4:30 AM (Thu)
Jakarta/Bangkok: 6:00 AM (Thu)
Singapore/Kuala Lumpur: 7:00 AM (Thu)
Tokyo/Seoul: 8:00 AM (Thu)
Sydney/Melbourne: 9:00 AM (Thu)
Auckland: 11:00 AM (Thu)

Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Session Q4)

Gates Open: 10:00 AM New York Time
Play Begins: 11:00 AM New York Time
Events Scheduled: Men’s and Women’s Singles Qualifying.

Week 2: Main Draw Begins (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Rounds)

Week 2 is when the main action of the US Open 2026 schedule truly explodes. The best tennis players in the world join the tournament. From Sunday, August 30 onwards, the schedule divides into distinct Day Sessions and Night Sessions.

Note: Matches played inside the massive Arthur Ashe Stadium will generally start at 11:30 AM for the day sessions, except on Sunday, August 30.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Day Session (Session 1): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 1st Round.
Night Session (Session 2): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 1st Round.

Monday, August 31, 2026

Day Session (Session 3): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 1st Round.
Night Session (Session 4): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 1st Round.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Day Session (Session 5): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 1st Round.
Night Session (Session 6): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 1st Round.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The second round begins. The player field cuts in half, and the intensity increases.

Day Session (Session 7): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 2nd Round.
Night Session (Session 8): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 2nd Round.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

On this day, doubles matches and junior tournaments begin to mix into the daily routine.

Day Session (Session 9): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 2nd Round, Women’s Doubles 1st Round, Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Singles Qualifying.
Night Session (Session 10): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 2nd Round.

Friday, September 4, 2026

The third round begins. Players who win here move on to the final sixteen.

Day Session (Session 11): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 3rd Round, Men’s and Women’s Doubles 1st Round, Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Singles Qualifying.
Night Session (Session 12): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 3rd Round.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Day Session (Session 13): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 3rd Round, Men’s Doubles 1st Round, Women’s Doubles 2nd Round.
Night Session (Session 14): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles 3rd Round.

Week 3: Round of 16, Quarterfinals, and Championship Finals

Week 3 is the final stretch of the tournament. The crowds grow louder, the pressure increases, and the stakes get as high as they can get. This week features the famous Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, the Semifinals, and the Final match crowns for all divisions.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Day Session (Session 15): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles Round of 16, Men’s and Women’s Doubles 2nd Round, Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Singles 1st Round.
Night Session (Session 16): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles Round of 16.

Monday, September 7, 2026

Day Session (Session 17): Gates open at 9:30 AM, Play begins at 11:00 AM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles Round of 16, Men’s Doubles 2nd Round, Women’s Doubles 3rd Round, Junior Singles & Doubles.
Night Session (Session 18): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles Round of 16.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The Quarterfinals arrive. Also, the inspiring Wheelchair tennis events start on this day.

Day Session (Session 19): Gates open at 9:30 AM.
- Early Courts (11:00 AM): Doubles and Wheelchair Quarterfinals.
- Stadium Courts (11:30 AM): Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals.
Night Session (Session 20): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Day Session (Session 21): Gates open at 9:30 AM.
- Early Courts (11:00 AM): Doubles Semifinals, Wheelchair and Junior Rounds.
- Stadium Courts (11:30 AM): Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals.
Night Session (Session 22): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:30 PM New York Time (Note the later 7:30 PM start time for play).
- Events: Men’s Singles Quarterfinal.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

This day focuses on a heavy schedule of Doubles, Wheelchair, and Junior events during the day, followed by the highly anticipated Women’s Singles Semifinals at night.

Day Session (Session 23): Gates open at 11:00 AM, Play begins at 12:00 PM Noon New York Time.
- Events: Men’s Doubles Semifinals, Wheelchair and Quad Singles/Doubles Quarterfinals and Semifinals, Junior Matches.
Night Session: Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Women’s Singles Semifinals.

Global Start Times for the Women’s Semifinals (7:00 PM NY Time):

London: 12:00 AM Midnight (Thu night/Fri morning)
Paris/Madrid: 1:00 AM (Fri)
Riyadh/Moscow: 2:00 AM (Fri)
Dubai: 3:00 AM (Fri)
Jakarta/Bangkok: 6:00 AM (Fri)
Singapore/Beijing: 7:00 AM (Fri)
Tokyo/Seoul: 8:00 AM (Fri)
Sydney/Melbourne: 9:00 AM (Fri)
Auckland: 11:00 AM (Fri)

Friday, September 11, 2026

Friday features the crownings of many wheelchair and junior champions, along with the two explosive Men’s Singles Semifinal matches.

Day Session (Session 24): Gates open at 11:00 AM, Play begins at 12:00 PM Noon New York Time.
- Events: Women’s Doubles Final, Wheelchair Finals, Junior Finals.
- Men’s First Semifinal: Starts at 3:00 PM New York Time.
Night Session (Session 25): Gates open at 6:00 PM, Play begins at 7:00 PM New York Time.
- Events: Men’s Singles Semifinal (Second match).

Global Start Times for the 3:00 PM Men’s First Semifinal:

London: 8:00 PM (Fri)
Paris/Berlin: 9:00 PM (Fri)
Riyadh: 10:00 PM (Fri)
Dubai: 11:00 PM (Fri)
New Delhi: 12:30 AM (Fri night/Sat morning)
Jakarta: 2:00 AM (Sat)
Singapore: 3:00 AM (Sat)
Tokyo: 4:00 AM (Sat)
Sydney: 5:00 AM (Sat)
Auckland: 7:00 AM (Sat)

Saturday, September 12, 2026 (Session 26)

Super Saturday crowns the Women’s Singles Champion of 2026.

Gates Open: 11:00 AM New York Time
Day Play Begins: 12:00 PM Noon New York Time.
- Events: Men’s Doubles Final, Wheelchair Singles Finals, Junior Singles Finals.
Women’s Singles Final Match: Begins at 4:00 PM New York Time.

Global Start Times for the Women’s Final (4:00 PM NY Time):

London: 9:00 PM (Sat)
Paris/Rome/Madrid: 10:00 PM (Sat)
Athens/Istanbul/Moscow: 11:00 PM (Sat)
Riyadh: 11:00 PM (Sat)
Dubai: 12:00 AM Midnight (Sat night/Sun morning)
New Delhi: 1:30 AM (Sun)
Jakarta/Bangkok: 3:00 AM (Sun)
Singapore/Beijing: 4:00 AM (Sun)
Tokyo/Seoul: 5:00 AM (Sun)
Perth: 4:00 AM (Sun)
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: 6:00 AM (Sun)
Auckland: 8:00 AM (Sun)

Sunday, September 13, 2026 (Session 27)

The final day of the tournament crowns the Men’s Singles Champion. It is the ultimate conclusion to the US Open.

Gates Open: 11:00 AM New York Time
Men’s Singles Final Match: Begins at 2:00 PM New York Time.

Global Start Times for the Men’s Final (2:00 PM NY Time):

London: 7:00 PM (Sun)
Paris/Berlin/Copenhagen: 8:00 PM (Sun)
Athens/Moscow: 9:00 PM (Sun)
Riyadh: 9:00 PM (Sun)
Dubai: 10:00 PM (Sun)
New Delhi: 11:30 PM (Sun)
Jakarta/Bangkok: 1:00 AM (Sun night/Mon morning)
Singapore/Kuala Lumpur/Beijing: 2:00 AM (Mon)
Tokyo/Seoul: 3:00 AM (Mon)
Perth: 2:00 AM (Mon)
Adelaide: 3:30 AM (Mon)
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Hobart: 4:00 AM (Mon)
Auckland: 6:00 AM (Mon)

Quick Reference Master Schedule Table

If you need a quick glance at the main daily schedules, look no further. This clean table shows the session numbers, start times, and primary events happening each day during the main two weeks of the tournament.

Date	Session	Gates Open (NY)	Play Starts (NY)	Main Match Events
Aug 30 (Sun)	1 (Day) 2 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Men’s & Women’s 1st Round
Aug 31 (Mon)	3 (Day) 4 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Men’s & Women’s 1st Round
Sep 1 (Tue)	5 (Day) 6 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Men’s & Women’s 1st Round
Sep 2 (Wed)	7 (Day) 8 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round
Sep 3 (Thu)	9 (Day) 10 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round
Sep 4 (Fri)	11 (Day) 12 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round
Sep 5 (Sat)	13 (Day) 14 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round
Sep 6 (Sun)	15 (Day) 16 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Singles Round of 16
Sep 7 (Mon)	17 (Day) 18 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:00 AM 7:00 PM	Singles Round of 16
Sep 8 (Tue)	19 (Day) 20 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:30 AM* 7:00 PM	Singles Quarterfinals
Sep 9 (Wed)	21 (Day) 22 (Night)	9:30 AM 6:00 PM	11:30 AM* 7:30 PM	Singles Quarterfinals
Sep 10 (Thu)	23 (Day) Night	11:00 AM —	12:00 PM Noon 7:00 PM	Doubles/Wheelchair & Women’s Semifinals
Sep 11 (Fri)	24 (Day) 25 (Night)	11:00 AM 6:00 PM	12:00 PM / 3:00 PM 7:00 PM	Men’s Singles Semifinals
Sep 12 (Sat)	26 (Day)	11:00 AM	12:00 PM / 4:00 PM	Women’s Singles Final
Sep 13 (Sun)	27 (Day)	11:00 AM	2:00 PM	Men’s Singles Final

Important Details:

Matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium will begin at 11:30 AM from Sep 8 to Sep 9.

The times listed are initial plans and the full schedule remains subject to change due to weather conditions or exceptionally long matches.

Helpful Tips for Global Tennis Fans

Following a grand slam tournament across different time zones can be tough, especially if matches run late into the New York night. Here are a few friendly tips to help you enjoy the tournament:

Watch for the Night Sessions: If you are in Europe, the New York night sessions (starting at 7:00 PM EDT) will air in the middle of your night or early morning. You might want to set an alarm or record the matches.
Perfect for Asia and Australasia: If you are in places like Jakarta, Singapore, Sydney, or Auckland, the day sessions in New York happen during your evening and night. This makes it perfect for after-work viewing!
Keep the Final Week Free: The biggest singles trophies are decided on September 12 and 13. Double-check your local time using the conversion guide above so you do not tune in after the champion has already lifted the trophy.

Mark your calendars, pick your favorite players, and get ready for a spectacular two weeks of tennis action!

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