Here is how to watch tennis on TV in the United States, with the tournament in play right now plus the upcoming Grand Slams and marquee events. Wimbledon is on through July 12, and the US hard-court summer leads into the US Open at the end of August. This page is refreshed daily so the current event, channels, and streaming options stay accurate all season.
Tennis on TV Today: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 21, 2026 (ET).
- Live now: no Grand Slam in play; next up US Open (Aug 30 – Sep 13).
- Today on TV: no major event; the tour returns with the North American hard-court swing (National Bank Open) in August.
- Next Grand Slam: US Open, Aug 30 – Sep 13, 2026 on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC for the finals.
- Day-to-day tour: Tennis Channel carries most ATP and WTA events.
- Stream without cable: ESPN+ (ESPN Unlimited) or the Tennis Channel app.
- Updated daily.
Tennis on TV: Today and the Next Two Days
Grand Slam coverage in the US runs on ESPN and ESPN2, with every court streaming on ESPN+ (ESPN Unlimited). Wimbledon daily play begins around 6:00 AM ET; all times can shift with the order of play.
| Date | Event | US TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 21 | No major event – next: National Bank Open (August) | – | – |
| Wed, Jul 22 | No major event – next: National Bank Open (August) | – | – |
| Thu, Jul 23 | No major event – next: National Bank Open (August) | – | – |
Upcoming Tennis on TV: Grand Slams & Marquee Events
| Event | 2026 Dates | US TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon | Jun 29 – Jul 12 | ESPN, ESPN2, ABC (finals) | ESPN+ |
| Summer hard-court swing (National Bank Open, Cincinnati Open) | August | Tennis Channel, ESPN networks | ESPN+, Tennis Channel app |
| US Open | Aug 30 – Sep 13 (qualifying from Aug 23) | ESPN, ESPN2, ABC (finals) | ESPN+ |
How to Watch Tennis in the US
The two US Grand Slams, Wimbledon and the US Open, air on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC (for the finals), with every court streaming on ESPN+ through an ESPN Unlimited subscription. Day-to-day ATP and WTA tour events, including much of the August hard-court swing, air mainly on Tennis Channel, with some coverage on ESPN+. Cord-cutters can stream ESPN events on ESPN+ or ESPN Unlimited and tour events through the Tennis Channel app; skinny bundles such as Hulu + Live TV also carry the ESPN networks. Coverage windows follow the order of play and can shift, so check the daily schedule before a session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is Wimbledon on in the US?
Wimbledon airs on ESPN and ESPN2, with the finals also on ABC. Every court streams on ESPN+ through an ESPN Unlimited subscription.
How can I stream tennis without cable?
ESPN+ (ESPN Unlimited) carries ESPN events like Wimbledon and the US Open, and the Tennis Channel app covers day-to-day ATP and WTA tour events. Skinny bundles such as Hulu + Live TV also include the ESPN networks.
When is the 2026 US Open?
The US Open main draw runs Aug 30 through Sep 13, 2026, with qualifying and Fan Week from Aug 23. US coverage is on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC for the finals, with every court on ESPN+.
How often is this page updated?
It is refreshed daily with the tournament currently in play, its US TV channels, and the upcoming Grand Slams and marquee events.
More 2026 Tennis Resources
- Wimbledon 2026 Schedule
- Wimbledon 2026 Bracket: Printable Draw
- 2026 US Open Tennis Schedule
- 2026 US Open Bracket: Printable Draw
