The US Open Tennis Championship returns to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York on August 29 through September 11, 2022. The Grand Slam event will feature some familiar faces alongside energetic newcomers, ensuring an exciting event full of surprises. Explore the US Open schedule, how to watch, who will be there and more in this guide.
What is the US Open?
The Tennis US Open is a hardcourt tournament marking the final of four annual Grand Slam events, preceded by the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon. Founded in 1881, the annual event straddles the Labor Day holiday. Since its inception, the US Open has changed surfaces numerous times, starting with grass and transitioning to clay before the event found its permanent home – and hardcourt surface – at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Both tennis mainstays and rising stars will complete for their shot at the prize money, which was $57.5 million in 2021.
US Open Tennis 2022 Schedule
Over two weeks from August 29 through September 11, the Tennis U.S. Open will feature women’s and men’s events daily. Explore the full US Open schedule below.
All times shown in ET.
MONDAY, AUG 29
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. – First Round (All 16 Courts) – ESPN Plus
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. – First Round – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: First Round Arthur Ashe Stadium – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.– Primetime at the US Open: First Round Louis Armstrong Stadium – ESPN 2 (209)
TUESDAY, AUG 30
9- a.m. – 11 a.m.– Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.– First Round (All 16 Courts) – ESPN Plus
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.– Primetime at the US Open: First Round Arthur Ashe Stadium – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.– Primetime at the US Open: First Round Louis Armstrong Stadium – ESPN 2 (209)
WEDNESDAY, AUG 31
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.– Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. – Second Round / Doubles (All 16 Courts) – ESPN Plus
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.– Second Round – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.– Primetime at the US Open: Second Round – ESPN 2 (209)
THURSDAY, SEP. 1
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.– Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. – Second Round / Doubles (All 16 Courts) – ESPN Plus
12 – 6 p.m. – Second Round – ESPN (206)
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Second Round – ESPN 2 (209)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: Second Round – ESPN 2 (209)
FRIDAY, SEP. 2
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open –Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. – Third Round / Doubles – ESPN Plus
12 p.m. -6 p.m. – Third Round – ESPN (206)
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Third Round – ESPN 2 (209)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: Third Round – ESPN 2 (209)
SATURDAY, SEP. 3
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. – Third Round / Doubles – ESPN Plus
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Third Round – ESPN 2 (209)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: Third Round – ESPN 2 (209)
SUNDAY, SEP. 4
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Round of 16 / Doubles – ESPN Plus
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Round of 16 – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16 – ESPN 2 (209)
MONDAY, SEP. 5
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Round of 16 / Doubles – ESPN Plus
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Round of 16 – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16 – ESPN 2 (209)
TUESDAY, SEP. 6
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Doubles – ESPN Plus
12p.m. -6 p.m. – Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: Quarterfinals – ESPN (206)
WEDNESDAY, SEP. 7
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Doubles – ESPN Plus
12 a.m.- 6 p.m. – Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Primetime at the US Open: Quarterfinals – ESPN (206)
THURSDAY, SEP. 8
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Doubles / Wheelchair – ESPN Plus
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Women’s Singles Semifinals – ESPN (206)
FRIDAY, SEP. 9
3 a.m. – 6 a.m. – Women’s Semifinals Encore – ESPN 2 (209)
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Wheelchair – ESPN Plus
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Men’s Doubles Final – ESPN 2 (209)
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Men’s Singles Semifinals #1 – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Men’s Singles Semifinals #2 – ESPN (206)
SATURDAY, SEP. 10
3 a.m. – 6 a.m. – Men’s Semifinals Encore – ESPN 2 (209)
12 p.m – 2 p.m. – Mixed Doubles Final – ESPN Plus
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Women’s Singles Final – ESPN (206)
7 p.m – 8 p.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
SUNDAY, SEP. 11
6 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Women’s Final Encore – ESPN News
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Wheelchair – ESPN Plus
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Women’s Doubles Final – ESPN (206)
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Men’s Final Preview Show – ESPN (206)
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Men’s Singles Final – ESPN (206)
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Tennis Channel Live at the US Open – Tennis Channel (217)
How to Watch the US Open 2022
There are several ways to watch the US Open this year to make the most of every serve and volley.
DIRECTV via Satellite
DIRECTV subscribers can watch matches on ESPN (Ch. 206) and ESPN 2 (Ch. 209).
Much like the enhanced coverage that DIRECTV has offered for the other Grand Slams, viewers of the US Open will be able to watch the event unfold on a mix channel alongside additional interactive features.
- Ch. 901 – Mix Channel with up to 6 channels at once
- Ch. 902 – Network Simulcast (ESPN, ESPN 2)
- Ch. 903 – HD Court Channel 1
- Ch. 904 – HD Court Channel 2
- Ch. 905 – HD Court Channel 3
- Ch. 906 – HD Court Channel 4
- Ch. 907 – HD Court Channel 5
The interactive app offers features like Live Scoreboard, Today’s Schedule, Draws, Player Bios, My Players and more. Access the interactive app by pressing the red button on the DTV remote from Ch. 901.
DIRECTV is an industry leader in enhanced sports coverage as showcased through mix channels and features offered for the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament, Roland-Garros (French Open) and Wimbledon.
DIRECTV via Internet
DIRECTV STREAM customers won’t miss out on the action, and can watch live coverage on ESPN (Ch. 206) and ESPN 2 (Ch. 209). DIRECTV via Internet customers, you can also press the Home button on your Gemini remote, scroll to the Apps tab, and access the ESPN app* to get even more hard-hitting coverage.
*requires separate subscription/login for ESPN+
Who Will Be There?
Between the women’s and men’s singles, there will be 128 players competing. Potential competitors include Novak Djokovic, Marta Kostyuk, Venus Williams, Dominic Thiem and more.
Common US Open Questions
When does the US Tennis Open start?
The US Open will take place August 29 through September 11, 2022.
How to watch US Open Tennis Championship?
The US Open will be broadcast via ESPN, ESPN 2 with supplemental commentary from the TENNIS Channel. DIRECTV will offer enhanced coverage with a mix channel and 5 HD court channels.
Where is US Open Tennis tournament played?
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York
Who won the US Tennis Open 2021?
Daniil Medvedev won the Men’s Final and Emma Raducanu won the Women’s Final in the US Open 2021.
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