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: September 19, 2026 (ET).
- Live now: No Grand Slam is in play; the US Open finished September 13, 2026, and the next major is the Australian Open in January 2027. Fall WTA and ATP tour stops are underway, including the Guadalajara Open and the Korea Open, mostly on Tennis Channel.
- Today on TV: No major event today. Day-to-day ATP and WTA tour coverage runs on Tennis Channel, with additional matches streaming on the Tennis Channel app.
- Next Grand Slam: The Australian Open in January 2027 is the next major, following the US Open that ran August 30 through September 13, 2026 on ESPN and ESPN2 with ABC carrying the finals.
- Day-to-day tour: Outside the Grand Slams, most ATP and WTA tour events air on Tennis Channel.
- Stream without cable: ESPN Unlimited (ESPN+) carries ESPN tennis coverage, plus the Tennis Channel app for tour events.
- Updated daily: This guide refreshes every morning in US Eastern time so the daily table and live status stay current.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | None – next: Australian Open (Jan 2027) | – | – |
| Sun, Sep 20 | None – next: Australian Open (Jan 2027) | – | – |
| Mon, Sep 21 | None – next: Australian Open (Jan 2027) | – | – |
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
