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US Open Day 1 2026: Where to watch free live streams and how to tune in

The 2026 US Open starts Sunday with Djokovic, Venus Williams and Pegula; free streaming in Australia, VPN needed abroad.

AI News Feed · 2026-08-30 21:53

TechRadar reports that Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and 2024 finalist, opens play in Arthur Ashe Stadium at 12pm ET against Elena Ruse. Daniil Medvedev faces Hugo Gaston in the following match. In the evening session, Novak Djokovic starts his campaign against Mariano Navone from 7pm ET, followed by Venus Williams, playing her 26th US Open, against Sofia Kenin in an all-American matchup. Other players on Sunday include Tommy Paul, Cameron Norrie, Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina.

Free Day 1 coverage is being shown all day on 9Gem in Australia, with live streaming via 9Now. In the US, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC carry select matches, and these channels are available through YouTube TV (10-day free trial), DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) and Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial). Travelers can use a VPN to watch geo-blocked streams as if at home.

TechRadar recommends Norton VPN for accessing US Open streams from anywhere, citing its speed, reliability and global server locations. The Ultimate plan costs $4.49 per month with a 60-day money-back guarantee and covers up to 20 devices.

In the US, ESPN Unlimited offers live streaming of every match on every court for $31.99 per month or $319.99 per year, or $35.99 bundled with Disney Plus and Hulu. Sling TV’s Orange and Essentials plans include ESPN and ESPN2, starting at $4.99 for a day or $19.99 per month, while the Orange & Blue plan adds ABC from $60.99 per month. Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV also carry the channels with free trials.

In the UK, Sky Sports provides live coverage across Sky Sports+ and Tennis channels, with the Sky Go app for online viewing. Packages start at £35 per month, with £22 for existing customers, or via NOW Sports Membership. In Australia, 9Now is free, while Stan Sport offers extensive coverage for AU$20 per month on top of a Stan subscription starting at AU$9.99. In Canada, TSN is the exclusive broadcaster across TSN 1-4, with a subscription service from CA$24.99 per month, or CA$29.99 for TSN Premium.

The Day 1 schedule at Arthur Ashe Stadium lists Jessica Pegula vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse from 12pm ET, followed by Daniil Medvedev vs Hugo Gaston, then Novak Djokovic vs Mariano Navone from 7pm ET, and Venus Williams vs Sofia Kenin. Full order of play can be found on TechRadar’s article.