The 2026 US Open is here. The year’s final tennis Grand Slam runs Sunday, August 30 through Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Below you’ll find the top seeds for both singles draws, the biggest storylines, how to watch in the US, and a free printable US Open bracket you can fill in and follow all the way to the final.
2026 US Open at a Glance
- Dates: Sunday, Aug. 30 – Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 (15 days, Sunday start)
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, NY
- Women’s singles final: Saturday, Sep. 12
- Men’s singles final: Sunday, Sep. 13
- How to watch (US): ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+ (streaming)
- Draw size: 128 players in each singles draw
The Biggest Storyline: No Sinner
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2026 US Open with a right knee injury, blowing the men’s draw wide open. Sinner would have been the top seed and was the runner-up here a year ago. His absence hands the No. 1 seed to Alexander Zverev and makes defending champion Carlos Alcaraz the man to beat. It also opens a door for Novak Djokovic, still chasing history in New York.
Men’s Singles: Top Seeds
| Seed | Player | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Zverev | Top seed after Sinner’s withdrawal |
| 2 | Carlos Alcaraz | Defending champion (2025) |
| 3 | Felix Auger-Aliassime | |
| 4 | Novak Djokovic | Chasing more Grand Slam history |
| 5 | Flavio Cobolli | |
| 6 | Alex de Minaur | |
| 7 | Daniil Medvedev | Former US Open champion |
| 8 | Ben Shelton | Top American hope |
Women’s Singles: Top Seeds
Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed and defending champion, chasing a third straight US Open title. She’ll be pushed by a deep field led by Coco Gauff (the 2023 champion), Iga Swiatek, and No. 2 seed Elina Rybakina.
| Seed | Player | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | Defending champion, going for three in a row |
| 2 | Elina Rybakina | |
| 3 | Jessica Pegula | 2024 finalist |
| 4 | Coco Gauff | 2023 champion |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva | Rising star |
| 6 | Karolina Muchova | |
| 7 | Linda Noskova | |
| 8 | Iga Swiatek | Multiple-time Grand Slam champion |
Printable US Open Bracket
Print the bracket below (use your browser’s Print, or Save as PDF) and fill it in as the field narrows to the last 16 and on to the champion. There’s one for the men’s draw and one for the women’s draw.
Men’s Singles – Road to the Final
Women’s Singles – Road to the Final
Tip: turn on background graphics in your print dialog to keep the navy round labels. Want the full 128-player draw sheet? We’ll add a downloadable PDF as the first-round results come in.
Key Dates & Path to the Final
- Aug. 30 – Sep. 2: First and second rounds
- Sep. 4 – 5: Third round
- Sep. 6 – 7: Round of 16
- Sep. 8 – 9: Quarterfinals
- Sep. 10 – 11: Semifinals (women’s Thu, men’s Fri)
- Sep. 12: Women’s singles final
- Sep. 13: Men’s singles final
How to Watch the 2026 US Open
In the United States, ESPN holds exclusive rights to the US Open. Matches air across ESPN and ESPN2, with full coverage of every court streaming on ESPN+. The finals air on ESPN. For more tennis, see our 2026 Davis Cup schedule and format guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 US Open?
The main draw runs Sunday, August 30 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. The women’s final is September 12 and the men’s final is September 13.
Why is Jannik Sinner not playing?
Sinner, the world No. 1, withdrew from the 2026 US Open with a right knee injury. As a result, Alexander Zverev is the top seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is the No. 2 seed.
Who are the defending champions?
Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 men’s title (beating Sinner in the final), and Aryna Sabalenka is the two-time defending women’s champion aiming for a third straight crown.
How can I watch in the US?
ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+ carry the 2026 US Open in the United States, with every court available on ESPN+.
Seeds and dates reflect the official 2026 US Open draw. This page is updated as results come in.
