ESPN issues its US Open Qualifying TV schedule here.
Richard PagliaroAugust 19, 20262 minute read
By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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US Open Qualifying action begins on Monday.
ESPN2 is your TV ticket to the Flushing Meadows qualifying rounds.
ESPN today announced its television schedule for the 2026 US Open Qualifying tournament and Mixed Doubles event.
Here’s ESPN’s press release on its US Open Qualifying coverage:
The 2026 Women’s and Men’s singles US Open Qualifying will begin Monday, August 24, on ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN+ on the ESPN App, with all-day action from USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Qualifying is part of ESPN’s US Open tournament coverage, a staple of ESPN’s portfolio since 2018.
Competition for the coveted open slots in the US Open draws – 16 each for Women and Men – begins at 11 a.m. ET, Monday, August 24, and culminates Thursday, August 27, with all matches scheduled per day. Tuesday’s coverage begins at 10 a.m.
On-demand replays and video-on-demand will be available on ESPN+ on the ESPN App throughout the tournament.
US Open Mixed Doubles Championship Aug. 25-26
The two-day US Open Mixed Doubles Championship will feature 16 teams pairing top men’s and women’s players in competition for the title. ESPN2 will present live coverage Tuesday, August 25, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., followed by additional coverage on ESPN+ on the ESPN App from 3 – 5 p.m. The semifinals will be presented live on ESPN2, Wednesday, August 26, from 7-9 p.m., with the Mixed Doubles Championship final beginning on ESPN and ESPN+ at 9 p.m.
Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York Aug. 25 on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+ on the ESPN App
Five-time consecutive US Open champion and 2026 Hall-of-Fame inductee Roger Federer will return to New York for the first time since 2019 for an exhibition event at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with live coverage on ESPN2, Disney+, and ESPN+ on the ESPN App for subscribers from 8-10 p.m.
Stars of the Open presented by Chase Aug. 27
“Stars of the Open” is a one-night exhibition featuring several of tennis’ leading young players at Arthur Ashe Stadium. World No. 25 João Fonseca, world No. 30 Alexandra Eala and Americans Learner Tien and Iva Jovic will team up to compete on Thursday, Aug. 27. The event will be presented live on ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN+ on the ESPN App from 6-9 p.m.
