Where to watch US Open tennis qualifying 2026: Full schedule, TV channel and live stream

One of the biggest events on the professional tennis calendar will soon take over the Big Apple. This week’s qualifying rounds will decide who earns a spot in the 2026 US Open.

While many players have already secured their spots in the iconic tournament by being direct entrants or wild card selections, there are still 32 spots open on both the men’s and women’s side. The main draw is already headlined by stars like Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Elena Rybakina, Taylor Fritz and more.

There are several players already set to participate in the grueling qualification rounds, like Jack Draper, Grigor Dimitrov and Trevor Svada on the men’s side, and Bianca Andreescu, Zheng Qinwen and Kristina Liutova on the women’s.

Who can punch their ticket to main court at Flushing Meadows?

Here’s everything you need to know about 2026 US Open qualifying, including TV channel and streaming options for each day of competition.

How to watch the US Open qualifying 2026 in US: TV channel, live stream

The US Open qualifying 2026 is available for live TV broadcast on ESPN2 in the U.S.

Cord-cutters or fans without cable can also stream the action live on fubo or the ESPN app.

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US Open qualifying 2026 schedule

This year’s US Open qualifying will take place from USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City from Monday, August 24 to Thursday, August 27. 

The qualifying matches will get underway at either 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. local time (ET) on all four days.