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The last Grand Slam of the year is underway, and the world's top tennis players are duking it out on the hardcourts of Queens, New York, for a chance at the US Open title. There are lots of ways to tune in around the world, and we've combed through everything to find the very best ways to get in on the action. Keep reading to learn how to watch US Open live streams, including free options.
So far, the 2024 US Open has brought a few shocking events. Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff were eliminated in the third and fourth rounds, respectively. Carlos Alcaraz, another favorite and the men's 2022 champion, was bounced in the second round. Similarly, Emma Raducanu, the women's 2021 champion, couldn't make it past the first round this year. Iga Świątek and Daniil Medvedev were knocked out in the quarterfinals.
Notably, Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe have advanced to the semis, where they'll play against each other on Friday, meaning that an American man will compete in the US Open final for the first time since 2006. Other semis match-ups include Aryna Sabalenka vs. Emma Navarro, Jessica Pegula vs. Karolína Muchová, and Jannik Sinner vs. Jack Draper. The women's final is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, and the men's final will take place Sunday, September 8.
There's less than a week left in the tournament, but it's not too late to catch some of your favorite players as they strive for the win. Plus, we'll show you how to make sure you can watch from anywhere.
The US Open will air across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 in the United States. Cord-cutters can still get in on the action using a live streaming service like ESPN+, Sling TV, or Fubo. ESPN+ will be the cheapest option today, and it carries most US Open coverage (although some matches are missing from the daily lineup). Subscriptions cost $11 per month and offer select coverage from ABC and ESPN channels.
Live TV packages like Sling TV and Fubo will also offer coverage in the form of a comprehensive cable alternative. Both services carry ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN3, and ESPNews, with a few exceptions, which we'll detail below. You can find more information in our guide to the best sports streaming services.
Sling TV is the cheaper of the two options. The Sling Orange plan carries ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, along with other channels, for $40 per month. By combining it with the Sling Blue plan by signing up for the Sling Orange + Blue plan for $55 per month, you can also get ABC in select regions. You can also get ESPNews through the Sling Orange Sports Extra add-on for an additional $11 a month. While there's no free trial, Sling usually has a promo that will knock about half the price off your first month of service.
Fubo is the more expensive option, offering over 180 channels, including broad ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNews coverage. You should also be able to use your Fubo credentials to log onto ESPN to access ESPN3 coverage. Subscriptions start at $80 a month, but first-time customers can get a one-week free trial of the service.
The US Open will air through Sky Sports in the UK. Prices vary depending on the contract, but you can also catch Sky Sports coverage through the Now TV streaming service. Subscriptions go for £35 per month with month-to-month plans, but you can save money by signing up for a longer contract. If you're only interested in watching one specific match, you might want to try the Day Membership, which grants you 24 hours of access to Sky Sports for £15.
There are a couple of ways to watch the US Open in Australia. You can catch most top matches on 9Now for free, which only requires account creation to use. The entire tournament will also be available through Stan Sport, which will run you about $AU27 a month (a $12 Stan base subscription and the necessary $27 Stan Sport add-on), but you can expect to find lots of coverage on 9Now.
If you'll be away from Australia during a notable match and are worried that you won't be able to use your streaming service, you can still do so with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let you alter your electronic device's virtual location so that you can access your usual websites from anywhere. They're extra popular tools among those looking to upgrade their online privacy and use their everyday apps while traveling.
If you're not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs, we recommend giving ExpressVPN a try. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so it's no sweat if you find it's not what you're looking for. You can check out additional information in our ExpressVPN review and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
