Pro tennis fans everywhere are eagerly anticipating the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year, the prestigious U.S. Open. With the best of the best competing, it’s not an event tennis fans will want to miss.
Established in 1881, the tournament spans two weeks in Queens, New York, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. It’s renowned for thrilling matches under the lights. Jannik Sinner currently reigns as the men’s singles champion, having dethroned 2023 champ Novak Djokovic. Aryna Sabalenka claims the 2024 women’s singles title after losing the title to Coco Gauff in 2023.
Discover how to catch the US Open live in 2025 right here. And find out how you can watch Tennis on DIRECTV all year long!
When is the 2025 US Open Tennis Championship?
The 145th edition of the US Open Tennis Championship begins on Monday, August 18th, and wraps up on Sunday, September 7th.
The key dates for this year’s tournament are listed below, along with the rounds taking place:
- Week 1 AKA Fan Week: Monday, Aug. 18th-Thursday, Aug. 21st
- Qualifying Matches
- Mixed Doubles Rounds 1 & 2
- Week 2: Sunday, Aug. 24th-Saturday, Aug 30th
- Singles Round 1, 2 & 3
- Women’s Doubles Rounds 1 & 2
- Men’s Doubles Round 1
- Week 3: Sunday, Aug. 31st-Sunday, Sept. 7th
- Singles, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Finals
- Men’s & Women’s Doubles, Rounds 2, 3, Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Finals
- Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Singles & Doubles, All Rounds
- Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Singles & Doubles, All Rounds
- Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Wheelchair Singles & Doubles, All Rounds
- Quad Wheelchair Singles & Doubles, All Rounds
How to Watch US Open Live
For the 11th year, ESPN networks will be the exclusive domestic broadcast partner for the US Open. Get ready for 170+ hours of pro tennis coverage across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, and even more coverage on ESPNEWS.
And for Spanish-speaking fans, check out ESPN Deportes for 110+ hours of coverage.
DIRECTV subscribers can get even more views of the action with a dedicated U.S. Open mix channel. See the breakdown:
- 205-1 Mix Channel
- 205-2 Broadcast (USA/NBC)
- 205-3 Par 3 Channel
- 205-4 Featured Group 1
- 205-5 Featured Group 2
Additional interactive features include Leaderboard, Groups & Tee Times, Scorecards and Player Bios.
You can watch it all on DIRECTV! Get started today.
US Open TV Viewing Schedule
Here’s the entire TV schedule for the US Open, to make sure you never miss a moment of the on-court action.
During Fan Week (Week 1), ESPN will be broadcasting exclusive live coverage of the Qualifying Tournament and Mixed Doubles Championships on ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ESPN+.
Below is the 2025 US Open full TV schedule. Please note, the schedule is subject to change so make sure to check back here as the tournament gets started!
All times ET.
| Date | Time | Round | TV Coverage |
| Monday, August 18 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Qualifying – 1st Round | ESPN2 |
| 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Qualifying – 1st Round | ESPNNEWS | |
| Tuesday, August 19 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Qualifying – 1st Round | ESPN2 |
| 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | Mixed Doubles – 1st & 2nd Round | ESPN+ | |
| 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Qualifying – 1st Round | ESPNNEWS | |
| Wednesday, August 20 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Qualifying – 2nd Round | ESPN2 |
| 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Qualifying – 2nd Round | ESPNNEWS | |
| 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | TBD vs TBD – Mixed Doubles – Semifinal #1 | ESPN2 | |
| 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | TBD vs TBD – Mixed Doubles – Semifinal #2 | ESPN2 | |
| 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm | TBD vs TBD – Mixed Doubles – Final | ESPN2 | |
| Thursday, August 21 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Qualifying – 2nd Round | ESPN2 |
| 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Qualifying – 2nd Round | ESPNNEWS | |
| Friday, August 22 | N/A | Not in Play | No Coverage |
| Saturday, August 23 | N/A | Not in Play | No Coverage |
| Sunday, August 24 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Welcome to the US Open | ESPN2 |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | First Round | ABC | |
| 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | First Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – First Round | ESPN2 | |
| Monday, August 25 | 11:00 am – 1:25 pm | First Round | ESPN |
| 11:30 am – 7:00 pm | First Round | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – First Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | First Round | ESPN Deportes | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm | Primetime at the US Open – First Round | ESPN | |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | First Round | ESPN |
| 11:30 am – 7:00 pm | First Round | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – First Round | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – First Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | First Round | ESPN Deportes | |
| Wednesday, August 27 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | Second Round | ESPN |
| 11:30 am – 7:00 pm | Second Round | ESPN Deportes | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Second Round | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Second Round | ESPN Deportes | |
| Thursday, August 28 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | Second Round | ESPN |
| 11:30 am – 5:00 pm | Second Round | ESPN2 | |
| 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm | PPA Las Vegas, NV Singles | Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel app | |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Second Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Second Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Second Round | ESPN Deportes | |
| Friday, August 29 | 11:00 am – 2:55 pm | Third Round | ESPN2 |
| 11:30 am – 6:00 pm | Third Round | ESPN | |
| 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm | PPA Las Vegas, NV Mixed Doubles | Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel app | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Third Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Third Round | ESPN Deportes | |
| Saturday, August 30 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | Third Round | ESPN |
| 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | PPA Las Vegas, NV Doubles | Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel app | |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Third Round | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Third Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Third Round | ESPN Deportes | |
| Sunday, August 31 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Round of 16 | ESPN |
| 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm | PPA Las Vegas, NV Championship Sunday | Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel app | |
| 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Round of 16 | ABC | |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| Monday, September 1 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | Round of 16 | ESPN |
| 12:00 pm – 2:55 pm | Round of 16 | ESPN Deportes | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Round of 16 | ESPN Deportes | |
| Tuesday, September 2 | 11:30 am – 5:30 pm | Quarterfinals | ESPN |
| 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Quarterfinals | ESPN Deportes | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Quarterfinals | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Quarterfinals | ESPN Deportes | |
| Wednesday, September 3 | 11:30 am – 5:30 pm | Quarterfinals | ESPN |
| 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Quarterfinals | ESPN Deportes | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Primetime at the US Open – Quarterfinals | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Quarterfinals | ESPN Deportes | |
| Thursday, September 4 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Women’s Semifinals | ESPN |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Women’s Semifinals | ESPN Deportes | |
| Friday, September 5 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Women’s Doubles Championship | ESPN2 |
| 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Men’s Semifinals | ESPN | |
| 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Men’s Semifinals | ESPN Deportes | |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Men’s Semifinals | ESPN | |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Men’s Semifinals | ESPN Deportes | |
| Saturday, September 6 | 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Women’s Championship Pre-Show | ESPN Deportes |
| 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Women’s Championship | ESPN | |
| 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Women’s Championship | ESPN Deportes | |
| Sunday, September 7 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Men’s Championship Pre-Show | ABC |
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Men’s Championship Pre-Show | ESPN Deportes | |
| 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Men’s Championship | ABC | |
| 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Men’s Championship | ESPN Deportes |
Who Is Competing in the US Open in 2025?
Here are the top 25 ranked women competing in the US Open as of 8/14/2025:
| Rank | Name | Country |
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | Neutral Flag |
| 2 | Coco Gauff | United States |
| 3 | Iga Swiatek | Poland |
| 4 | Jessica Pegula | United States |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva | Neutral Flag |
| 6 | Amanda Anisimova | United States |
| 7 | Madison Keys | United States |
| 8 | Jasmine Paolini | Italy |
| 9 | Emma Navarro | United States |
| 10 | Karolina Muchova | Czech Republic |
| 11 | Elena Rybakina | Kazakhstan |
| 12 | Elina Svitolina | Ukraine |
| 13 | Petra Kvitova | Czech Republic |
| 14 | Diana Shnaider | Neutral Flag |
| 15 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Neutral Flag |
| 16 | Liudmila Samsonova | Neutral Flag |
| 17 | Daria Kasatkina | Australia |
| 18 | Clara Tauson | Denmark |
| 19 | Belinda Bencic | Switzerland |
| 20 | Beatriz Haddad Maia | Brazil |
| 21 | Elise Mertens | Belgium |
| 22 | Linda Noskova | Czech Republic |
| 23 | Magdalena Frech | Poland |
| 24 | Jelena Ostapenko | Latvia |
| 25 | Sofia Kenin | United States |
And here are the top 25 ranked men:
| Rank | Name | Country |
| 1 | Jannik Sinner | Italy |
| 2 | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain |
| 3 | Alexander Zverev | Germany |
| 4 | Taylor Fritz | United States |
| 5 | Jack Draper | Great Britain |
| 6 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia |
| 7 | Lorenzo Musetti | Italy |
| 8 | Holger Rune | Denmark |
| 9 | Ben Shelton | United States |
| 10 | Andrey Rublev | Neutral Flag |
| 11 | Frances Tiafoe | United States |
| 12 | Alex de Minaur | Australia |
| 13 | Casper Ruud | Norway |
| 14 | Daniil Medvedev | Neutral Flag |
| 15 | Arthur Fils | France |
| 16 | Tommy Paul | United States |
| 17 | Karen Khachanov | Neutral Flag |
| 18 | Jakub Mensik | Czech Republic |
| 19 | Flavio Cobolli | Italy |
| 20 | Francisco Cerundolo | Argentina |
| 21 | Nick Kyrgios | Australia |
| 22 | Tomas Machac | Czech Republic |
| 23 | Ugo Humbert | France |
| 24 | Alexei Popyrin | Australia |
| 25 | Jiri Lehecka | Czech Republic |
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