The US Open 2026 schedule is heading into its most decisive week. The final Grand Slam of the year is being played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, from August 30 to September 13, 2026, and the draw has now been cut down to the quarterfinal stage. Here is the complete schedule for what’s left, the full round-by-round dates, and everything Indian fans need to know about watching it live.
US Open 2026: Key Dates at a Glance
| Round | Date (2026) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying rounds | August 24 – 28 | Mon – Fri |
| Mixed doubles (Fan Week) | August 25 | Tuesday |
| Main draw begins (Round 1) | August 30 | Sunday |
| Round of 16 | September 6 – 7 | Sun – Mon |
| Quarterfinals | September 8 – 9 | Tue – Wed |
| Semifinals | September 10 – 11 | Thu – Fri |
| Women’s singles final | September 12 | Saturday |
| Men’s singles final | September 13 | Sunday |
Where Things Stand Today (September 9)
As of today, the quarterfinal round is still being completed. The last eight men’s and women’s singles matches, split across September 8 and 9, decide who moves into the semifinals. From here the draw moves quickly: semifinal matches are set for Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11, with the women’s singles final on Saturday, September 12 and the men’s singles final closing out the tournament on Sunday, September 13.
Prize Money: A Record US Open Purse
The 2026 US Open is being played for a total prize pool of $108,000,000, the largest in tennis history and a 21% jump over 2025. The singles champions take home $5,500,000 each, with runners-up earning $2,800,000. Even a first-round exit in the main draw was worth $140,000, underlining how much deeper the prize money goes this year.
How to Watch US Open 2026 Live in India
Indian fans can follow every remaining match — quarterfinals, semifinals and both finals — live on the Sony Sports Network on TV, with streaming available on the SonyLIV app and website. Day-session matches at Flushing Meadows typically get underway around 8:30 PM IST, with night-session matches (including most marquee quarterfinal, semifinal and final clashes) running into the early hours of the following morning in India, so it’s worth checking the daily order of play for exact start times.
How India’s Challenge Ended
India went into the 2026 US Open with hopes pinned on a small but experienced contingent. Sumit Nagal fought through qualifying to reach the men’s singles main draw but was knocked out in the first round. In men’s doubles, the pairing of Yuki Bhambri and Anirudh Chandrasekar also bowed out in round one. With no Indian names left in the draw, the storyline for the rest of the tournament shifts to the sport’s biggest stars, but Sony Sports’ India coverage continues uninterrupted through the final on September 13.
Mixed Doubles: A Star-Studded Curtain-Raiser
Before the main draw even began, the US Open’s revamped mixed doubles event during Fan Week (August 25) turned heads with a stacked, short-form field pairing several of the sport’s biggest singles stars together for a single, high-intensity day of tennis — a format the tournament has now run for a second straight year to kick off the fortnight with a bang.
FAQs: US Open 2026 Schedule
When do the US Open 2026 quarterfinals finish?
The quarterfinal round is split across September 8 and 9, 2026.
When are the US Open 2026 semifinals?
The semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11, 2026.
When is the US Open 2026 final?
The women’s singles final is on Saturday, September 12, and the men’s singles final is on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
What channel is showing the US Open 2026 in India?
Sony Sports Network has the TV telecast, with live streaming on SonyLIV.
Are any Indian players still in the draw?
No. Sumit Nagal (singles) and the doubles pair of Yuki Bhambri and Anirudh Chandrasekar were both eliminated in the first round.
