How to Watch Upcoming US Open Matches for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: June 15, 2026
The US Open closes the Grand Slam season in New York, and despite being the home major it is locked entirely to ESPN, with not a minute of free American coverage. The workaround comes from Australia, where Nine streams the whole tournament free on 9Now with English commentary. A VPN set to Australia unlocks it, and because of the time difference the replays line up neatly with a US evening. Below are the upcoming matches, the US channels showing each one, and the free-abroad route.
The Free Way to Watch US Open
US Open is paywalled in the US, but it airs completely free on 9Now (Nine Network) in Australia 🇦🇺. A VPN makes your device look like it is in Australia, so that free stream opens right up.
- Install ExpressVPN and sign in.
- Connect to a server in Australia 🇦🇺.
- Open 9Now (Nine Network), create a free account if asked, and press play.
Where US Open Airs Free Around the World
These public broadcasters carry the tournament at no cost. Connect your VPN to the matching country, then open the channel.
Upcoming US Open Matches
No live matches are scheduled right now.
The next edition of US Open runs late August to mid-September 2026. Match-by-match listings appear here once the draw is released. In the meantime, the free routes above are ready whenever play begins.
Watching US Open in the US
The US Open is wall-to-wall ESPN in its home country, running across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ and ABC for the finals. Ironically, the one major played on American soil has no free American broadcast, so the free routes below are all overseas.
US Open Streaming FAQ
- Is there any free way to watch the US Open?
- Not from inside the US, where it is an ESPN exclusive. The reliable free feed is 9Now in Australia, which carries the tournament with English commentary. A VPN set to Australia opens it up.
- Why is the US Open not free in the US?
- The USTA sells exclusive US media rights to ESPN, so every televised match runs through ESPN platforms. There is no over-the-air national broadcast to fall back on.
- What is the best VPN server to use?
- An Australian server (Sydney or Melbourne) paired with 9Now is the most dependable free combination. ExpressVPN is the most consistent at avoiding streaming blocks; NordVPN is the budget pick.
- Can I use an ESPN free trial instead?
- Yes. Services that carry ESPN, such as Fubo, Sling or DirecTV Stream, frequently offer free trials, which can cover the opening rounds at no cost.
Last updated: June 15, 2026