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US Open 2026 schedule
In brief
The 2026 US Open runs from 30 August to 13 September, with qualifying and a fan week starting around 23 August, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Each draw features 128 players: men play best-of-5 sets, women best-of-3. The women's final is usually a Saturday, the men's final the following day.
Tournament dates and qualifying: US Open 2026
The 2026 US Open takes place in New York, on the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. It's the fourth and final Grand Slam of the season, following the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualifying & fan week | Starts around 23 August 2026 |
| Main draw | 30 August to 13 September 2026 |
| Venue | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York |
The schedule is usually built so that the women's final is played on a Saturday and the men's final the following Sunday, both on Arthur Ashe Stadium, the tournament's largest court.
How the US Open tournament works
The US Open follows the same classic format as the other Grand Slam tournaments: singles play for both men and women, with 128 players in each main draw. It's a straight knockout event: lose your match and you're out.
In the men's draw, players compete in best-of-5-set matches (first to win 3 sets goes through); the women play best-of-3 sets. This tends to make men's matches longer and means the men's tournament usually runs slightly longer than the women's. The difference in set length is part of Grand Slam tennis tradition and shapes how the US Open schedule is built.
Rounds and schedule
The US Open schedule follows a fixed structure spread over just over two weeks:
Week 1: first and second round. The first two rounds are played across the first seven days. The men's and women's tournaments start at the same time with their opening matches, so there's plenty of choice for fans.
Week 2: third round through to the final. The third round, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final are spread across the second week. The women usually reach their final slightly earlier than the men, due to the difference in set length.
For live schedule updates and the order of play (the fixed listing of which match starts on which court and when), it's worth keeping an eye on the official US Open website and the live tennis page at Napoleon Sports as the tournament approaches. Start times and court assignments can change daily, depending on weather conditions and how the tournament is progressing.
The Napoleon Sports app
Follow the US Open schedule on the go with the Napoleon Sports app: check the latest info and browse the tennis betting markets from your smartphone. Available features and markets may vary by device or app version.
Frequently asked questions
When does the US Open 2026 start?
Qualifying matches and the fan week start around 23 August 2026. The US Open main draw starts on 30 August 2026 and ends on 13 September 2026.
How long do matches last at the US Open?
The men play best-of-5 sets, which can mean a match lasts 4 to 5 hours or more; the women play best-of-3 sets, usually 1.5 to 3 hours. That's why the women's tournament typically wraps up slightly earlier than the men's.
Where can I find today's schedule?
The live tennis page at Napoleon Sports shows the current order of play and matches in progress at the US Open. For more detail, check the official US Open website as well as the pages on results and where to watch the tournament.