US Open 2026 UK TV Schedule: British Players, Times and Absences
The US Open 2026 UK TV schedule begins on Sunday 30 August, with Sky Sports and NOW carrying the New York action. Readers planning a late-night fortnight can also explore BetBrothers’ trusted UK betting and bonus guides for tennis markets, operator comparisons and safer-gambling support.
UK television schedule at a glance
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 30 August–13 September 2026 |
| UK broadcaster | Sky Sports |
| Streaming | Sky Go and NOW |
| Day sessions | From 15:00 BST |
| Night sessions | From 00:00 BST |
| Women’s final | Saturday 12 September |
| Men’s final | Sunday 13 September |
Sky Sports Tennis provides the main linear coverage, while Sky Sports+ can carry extra courts. Exact channels depend on the daily order of play, so British match times should not be inferred from the session opening.
New York saves its best electricity for after dark: hard courts glowing blue, music between points and a crowd close enough to turn a routine service game into theatre. In Britain, that glamour arrives with coffee, alarms and the occasional 2am argument with a line call.
British players to follow
| Player | Draw | New York angle |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Fery | Men’s | Main-draw debut after Wimbledon semi-final |
| Cameron Norrie | Men’s | Experienced hard-court campaigner |
| Jan Choinski | Men’s | First season inside the top 100 |
| Katie Boulter | Women’s | Britain’s direct women’s entrant |
Fery is the new fascination. His Wimbledon run carried him from wild card to British No.1, and he said he was proud of “never letting go and really pushing myself to the limit”. Flushing Meadows now asks whether that grass-court breakthrough travels. Norrie offers the steadier reference point, while Boulter carries Britain’s women’s hopes after Emma Raducanu withdrew. The draw and order of play are separate releases; court assignments and precise UK times will follow daily.
Raducanu, Draper and Sinner withdrawals
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Emma Raducanu | Ongoing leg injury |
| Jack Draper | Ongoing injury |
| Jannik Sinner | Right knee injury |
US Open men’s outright odds
The market has a clear headline but a more interesting British footnote. Carlos Alcaraz leads the betting, while Fery’s price reflects both his breakthrough and the scale of a first New York main-draw assignment.
Bet now!Odds checked on 27 August 2026 and subject to change. Outright prices tie up a stake for two weeks and are no shortcut around the draw; our UK tennis betting-site guide explains alternatives before betting.
