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How to watch the US Open: Best options 2024

By Lara Vukelich | Last updated 8/1/23

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Catch Djokovic, Swiatek, and other pros on a streaming service this year.

The US Open is a much-anticipated annual tennis tournament, beginning the last Monday in August and serving as the final Grand Slam tournament of the year. The men’s tournament has been around since 1881 and women began competing in 1887. The games always take place in Queens, New York and the entire tournament lasts for two weeks. If you’re wondering “Where can I watch the US Open?,” ESPN has had exclusive rights to the games since 2015, when the network took over from CBS.

Tennis fans will love this tournament, but even novices can get caught up in the competitive action. In 2024, world-famous players including Carlos Alcaraz (Spain), Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Iga Swiatek (Poland), and Jessica Pegula (USA) are expected to take the court. You can catch the action with a streaming service this summer.

Where to watch the US Open

With the US Open on ESPN, there are plenty of options for streaming the matches. You can catch all the action on the following streaming services.

Streaming Service	Cost	Channels	Free trial
DIRECTV STREAM	$79.99	75+	Yes
Fubo*	$74.99	161+	Yes
Hulu + Live TV	$76.99	90+	No
Sling TV	$40	31+	No
YouTube TV	$72.99	100+	Yes
*If you live in an area where a regional sports network (RSN) is available and subscribe to a plan offering RSNs, an additional fee will be added to your monthly price

Watch on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM packages start at $79.99 and climb in price up to $164.99 per month. All packages have access to ESPN and ESPN2 and the tennis US Open. If you like to have options and don’t mind paying a little more than competitors, DIRECTV STREAM may be a good choice. Notably, you don’t need a dish like you would with traditional DIRECTV service.

DIRECTV STREAM has more RSNs than its competitors, including Bally Sports channels. Additional sports content includes FS1, FS2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, and NHL Network.

Watch on Fubo

Fubo has three plans, with prices ranging from $79.99 to $94.99 per month. You can get ESPN and ESPN2 on any plan, and the streaming service also has Bally Sports networks. The service is great for people who like collegiate sports because it includes regional sports networks in addition to Bally Sports.

After you watch the US Open on ESPN, you can tune into FS1, FS2, MLB Network, Fox Soccer Plus, NBA League Pass or NFL Network for more sports content.

Watch on Hulu + Live TV

Wondering “How can I watch the US Open?” and already have a Hulu account? If you upgrade to Hulu + Live TV, you’ll have ESPN and ESPN2 to access the US Open. There is only one plan, so you don’t have to make any decisions about price point. A subscription starts at $76.99 per month and includes the entire Hulu on-demand library in addition to live channels. In addition to ESPN, Hulu has the SEC Network, CBS Sports Network, Golf Channel, FS1, FS2 and NFL Network. You can also buy a sports add-on for $9.99 per month.

A major benefit to choosing Hulu + Live TV is that you’ll also get access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. With ESPN Plus, you’ll be able to watch supplemental US Open coverage throughout the tournament.

Watch on Sling TV

For viewers who want to watch US Open tennis on a budget, Sling TV may be the answer. Sling Orange is just $40 per month and has ESPN, which gives you access to the tournament. Keep in mind that the plan only has about 30 channels. This option is ideal for anyone who is most interested in keeping their streaming costs low. In addition to ESPN, you can see ESPN2 and ESPN3 content with Sling Orange.

For even more action, buy the Sports Extra package for $11 per month. You’ll get content from networks like ESPNU, ESPNews, NBA Network, NHL Network and MLB Network.

Watch on YouTube TV

YouTube TV is a popular choice for people who want livestreaming with lots of channels. There is only one plan like Hulu + Live TV, but you’ll get more channels in most markets and pay just a few more dollars at $72.99. You can get ESPN and ESPN2 on YouTube TV to catch the US Open. In addition, you’ll have access to Golf Channel, NBA TV, NFL Network and NBC Sports.

If you want even more sports channels, you can pay $10.00 per month for the sports add-on and get 13 additional networks. These include NFL Red Zone and FanDuel TV.

US Open schedule 2023

The US Open begins on August 28th. There are qualifying rounds the week before. The event lasts for two weeks, with the final matches taking place on September 10th. You can find the full schedule on the US Open website.

Game, set, watch

Streaming the tennis US Open means you can watch it flexibly if you’re away from home while it’s on. You won’t have to miss a match while you sit in a cab or wait for your flight again. If you already have a streaming service, you’re probably set. If not, sign up for any service with ESPN for full coverage. You can also get pre-event coverage on the Tennis channel. Sling TV is the cheapest way to get the tournament, and you can cancel after one month if you want.

FAQ

Who won last year’s US Open?

Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title and Iga Świątek took the women’s singles title. In men’s doubles, Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury took the trophy. Women’s doubles was won by Barbora Krejčiková and Kateřina Siniaková.