The 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship brings a star-studded, 16-team field to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during Fan Week, August 24 to 26. The revamped event pairs singles stars together – Novak Djokovic with Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek with Casper Ruud, Naomi Osaka with Kei Nishikori – in a fast, single-elimination sprint for a $1 million payday. Below is the printable bracket, the full field, the schedule, and how to watch, so you can fill in the draw and follow every round.
- Event: US Open Mixed Doubles Championship (revamped format)
- Field: 16 teams, single elimination
- Dates: Fan Week – qualifying Aug 24; main draw and final Aug 25-26
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
- Defending champions: Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori
- Prize: $1 million to the winning team in 2025 (2026 purse to be confirmed)
- How to watch: ESPN platforms in the U.S.
- Last updated: August 2, 2026
2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Field (16 Teams)
Sixteen teams make up the 2026 field, blending the biggest names in singles into one-off mixed pairings. Direct entries were set by combined singles ranking, with wildcards and two qualifying spots (decided August 24) rounding out the draw. The exact bracket and seedings are released during Fan Week.
| # | Team (Woman / Man) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka / Novak Djokovic |
| 2 | Elena Rybakina / Taylor Fritz |
| 3 | Iga Swiatek / Casper Ruud |
| 4 | Mirra Andreeva / Andrey Rublev |
| 5 | Belinda Bencic / Flavio Cobolli |
| 6 | Diana Shnaider / Daniil Medvedev |
| 7 | Jessica Pegula / Jack Draper |
| 8 | Amanda Anisimova / Learner Tien |
| 9 | Naomi Osaka / Kei Nishikori |
| 10 | Leylah Fernandez / Frances Tiafoe |
| 11 | Taylor Townsend / Alexander Zverev |
| 12 | Alex Eala / Felix Auger-Aliassime |
| 13 | Elena-Gabriela Ruse / Nuno Borges |
| 14 | Katerina Siniakova / Henry Patten |
| 15 | Peyton Stearns / Preston Stearns |
| 16 | Sara Errani / Andrea Vavassori (defending champions) |
2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Schedule
| Date | Rounds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug 24 | Qualifying | Two qualifying spots decided |
| Tuesday, Aug 25 | Round of 16 and Quarterfinals | Main draw begins |
| Wednesday, Aug 26 | Semifinals and Final | Champion crowned |
Format and Scoring
The mixed doubles championship is a 16-team single-elimination draw played on a fast, made-for-Fan-Week format. Through the semifinals, matches are best-of-three sets to four games with no-ad scoring (a tiebreak at four games all) and a 10-point match tiebreak in place of a third set. The final is played to six-game sets with the same no-ad scoring and a 10-point tiebreak if the match reaches a deciding set. The compact format means a team can win the whole title in a single busy day of tennis.
How to Watch the US Open Mixed Doubles
In the United States, the US Open airs across ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+, which carry Fan Week and the mixed doubles championship. Matches are played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the Grandstand. Exact courts and start times for each round are confirmed closer to the event, so check the ESPN listings and usopen.org on match day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship?
It runs during US Open Fan Week, from Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Qualifying is August 24, with the main draw and final on August 25-26.
Who is in the 2026 US Open mixed doubles field?
Sixteen star teams are entered, including Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, and defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
What is the format of the US Open mixed doubles?
A 16-team single-elimination draw. Matches through the semifinals are best-of-three sets to four games with no-ad scoring and a 10-point match tiebreak instead of a third set; the final is played to six-game sets.
How can I watch the US Open mixed doubles?
In the U.S., the event is shown on ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. It is played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Is there a printable US Open mixed doubles bracket?
Yes. A free printable PDF bracket, plus the full 16-team field, is available at the top of this page. Fill in the draw and winners once the seedings are released during Fan Week.
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