How to watch US Open 2025: live stream tennis online for FREE, order of play, what TV channel

• Event dates: August 24 → September 7, 2025
• Daily start: 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm BST / 1am (+1) AEST Night
• Free Stream: 9Now (Australia)
• Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere

Watch US Open 2025 live streams, as Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka defend their Flushing Meadows titles in tennis' final grand slam of the year. The tournament runs from Sunday, August 24 and runs through to Sunday, September 7.

Sinner will start as favorite to defend his men's title, but the Italian's withdrawal with illness when 5-0 down to Carlos Alcaraz in last week's Cincinnati Open final adds an element of extra intrigue to proceedings, were that even necessary. The 24-year-old is only one point in the French Open from holding all four grand slams at the same time, but must recover quickly from his malaise in Ohio if he's to pick up a fifth major from the last six.

Alcaraz is likely to again be the biggest challenger, but Ben Shelton's Montreal Open win was the 22-year-old's first Masters 1000 tournament triumph and the American lefty will have the home crowd with him throughout at Flushing Meadows. Taylor Fritz is another home hopeful, while 2024 semifinalist Jack Draper will look to go deep after disappointing at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic hasn't played since injury problems at SW19, but the Serbian will hope to win the 25th major singles title of his career to go beyond Margaret Court's record.

Defending women's champion Sabalenka has had a nearly year in 2025, finishing as runner-up at the Australian and French Opens and losing unexpectedly to Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon semifinal. No one possesses the Belarusian's shot-making abilities, though, if she can put her best form on court.

Iga Swiatek is arguably the form horse. The reigning Wimbledon champion won her sole Flushing Meadows title in 2022 and also took the crown at the Cincinnati Open last week. The Pole boasts a great record over the rest of the field, too.

Coco Gauff, the 2023 winner and conqueror of Sabalenka at Roland Garros in June, has just ditched her coach Matt Daly after struggling at Wimbledon and in the North American hard court season, hitting double fault after double fault. Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Australian Open champion Madison Keys will also lead the home charge.

Look out, too, for 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who beat Sabalenka in the final of Indian Wells earlier this year and has the game to do damage. Emma Raducanu, the surprise 2021 champion, will look to use those positive memories to go deep, with new coach Francisco Roig, once Rafael Nadal's mentor, in her corner.

Here's how to watch US Open tennis from anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and any free live streams below.

FREE US 2025 tennis live streams

Good news, tennis fans Down Under, because if you live in Australia, you can watch the US Open action for free on 9Now.

Though it isn't quite exhaustive coverage of every court from Flushing Meadows, there will be live coverage of every day's play from New York from 9Now and you won't miss a point from the biggest matches.

Away from home? Geo-blocking may deny you from watching the action. Fortunately, you can use a VPN to keep up with the action. Instructions below.

Use a VPN to watch any US Open 2025 stream

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How to watch US Open 2025 live streams in the US

US TV coverage of the US Open 2025 is spread across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and The Tennis Channel.

The most comprehensive online coverage comes from ESPN Select, with your choice of daily US Open live streams from the show and outside courts. A standalone subscription costs $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year, but you can also get their ESPN Unlimited package that includes everything ESPN has to offer.

If you don't have access through the other channels through your antenna or cable, you could consider an OTT service like Sling TV. You can get ESPN through its Orange plan, while ABC is available in select cities on the Blue package. They each cost from $45.99 per month and will need the Sports Extra add-on for an extra $11.99 to get access to the Tennis Channel.

Alternatively, Fubo is an optional cable replacement, that includes ABC and ESPN in all of its plans (you'll need to pay extra to get the Tennis Channel as part of its Elite plan). Prices start at $84.99 a month after a FREE 7-day Fubo trial.

Or you can watch the US Open with Hulu+Live TV – stream the tennis there and grab a free trial (3 days).

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How to watch US Open 2025 live streams in the UK

Fans in the UK can catch US Open live streams on Sky Sports. Sky TV subscribers can tune in via the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis TV channels.

Sky Sports is showing a whole host of tennis tournaments this year, including the US Open, with packages starting from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.

Those visiting the UK from abroad can unlock their usual streaming service with a VPN, such as NordVPN.

How to watch US Open 2025 live streams in Canada

Tennis fans in Canada can live stream the US Open 2025 on the TSN network of channels.

If you don't have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA$8 a month or $80 each year.

Outside Canada while the US Open is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.

How to watch US Open 2025 live streams in Australia

Tennis fans Down Under are in luck as they will be able to watch select matches from the tournament for free on 9Now.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on 9Now as if you were back home.

However, if you're someone who wants to watch in 4K and have your pick of the action on every single court, then Stan Sport is where you want to go. They offer ad-free coverage and and it will cost $37 for its Premium plan plus Stan Sport add-on.

How to watch US Open 2025 live streams in New Zealand

In New Zealand, the US Open 2025 is available on ESPN.

There are two ways to access ESPN if you're a Kiwi. First if via a Disney+ subscription. Disney+ Standard costs NZ$16.99 a month or NZ$169.99 a year, while Disney+ Premium costs NZ$21.99 a month or NZ$219.99 per year.

You can also watch ESPN if you add it to your Sky Sport subscription, which costs $29.99 a week, $54.99 a month or $549.99 a year. Sky Sport in New Zealand is also the home of the EPL, F1 and countless other sports from around the world.

Not in New Zealand right now? Remember you'll need a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the US Open action as if you were back home.