Where to watch the US Open 2026: Sky, NOW and free coverage on SuperTennis

Want to watch the 2026 US Open without missing Sinner or any of the other big names? This year, you have more than one option. The tournament takes place in New York from August 23 to September 13, while the main singles draw gets underway on August 30. In Italy, you can watch it for free on SuperTennis or opt for the coverage offered by Sky and NOW.

In this guide, we’ll look at where to watch the 2026 US Open, what each service offers, and which option is worth choosing depending on how much tennis you want to watch.

Who broadcasts the US Open in Italy

The good news is that watching the US Open doesn't necessarily require paying anything. The rights aren't exclusive: Sky holds them until 2027, but for years has shared the broadcast with SuperTennis, the channel run by the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, which covers the tournament free to air until 2030 and becomes the exclusive broadcaster from 2028.

This means there are two very different ways to follow the US Open. You can watch it for free on SuperTennis, without any subscription at all, or you can watch it on Sky or NOW, with more courts covered at the same time and a fuller viewing experience, including dedicated commentary and analysis.

Watch it for free with SuperTennis

SuperTennis broadcasts the 2026 US Open at no cost. You'll find it on channel 64 of digital terrestrial TV and channel 212 of the Sky satellite platform, no Sky subscription needed to watch it. In streaming, it's available through the SuperTenniX app, or on NOW and Sky Go if you already have an active subscription.

If channel 64 doesn't show up among your tuned channels, just run an automatic channel scan from your TV's menu. It's the simplest option if you mainly want to follow the main matches, especially those involving Italian players, without adding another subscription to what you're already paying for.

If you choose Sky

Sky covers the US Open with several courts at once through Sky Sport Tennis and its other sports channels, plus the international feed available on Sky Sport Plus. It's the right choice if you want to follow more than one match at the same time, not just the one shown free to air.

The package is called Sky Sport and is available via satellite, via fibre with Sky Stream or Sky Glass, or in streaming with NOW or Sky Go. Besides tennis it includes the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, Formula 1, MotoGP, NBA basketball and golf.

There's currently a promotion running online with the Sky Smart profile (minimum 18 month commitment, payment by direct debit, activation fee of €19 instead of €99):

• Sky TV + Sky Sport: €24.99/month instead of €51.90/month. Get the offer
• Sky TV + Sky Sport + Sky Calcio, to also get all of Sky's football on top of the US Open: €26.99/month instead of €59.90/month. Get the offer

At the end of the 18 months, unless cancelled with at least 30 days' notice, the subscription automatically renews at the Sky Open list price in effect at that time. Promotional prices change often, so it's always worth checking the current offer on the official site before subscribing.

If you choose NOW

NOW gives you the same sports content as Sky through the Sport Pass, in streaming and without installing anything. Besides the US Open, the Sport Pass includes Wimbledon exclusively, every ATP Tour and WTA Tour event, the Nitto ATP Finals and WTA Finals, European football cups, Formula 1 and MotoGP exclusively in streaming, and basketball with the NBA and EuroLeague. It's the most convenient option if you want to follow the tournament on a smart TV, tablet or computer without a decoder or a satellite dish.

Right now there's a 12 months for the price of 8 promo running, priced at €19.99 a month instead of €29.99, with a 12 month commitment. Once the 12 months end, the Pass automatically renews at the list price in effect at that time, currently €29.99 a month. If you cancel the Pass before the 12 months are up, the cancellation only takes effect at the end of the committed period. Get the offer

If you're also interested in movies and TV shows, there's also the Full Offer Pass, combining Sport, Cinema and Entertainment for €27.99 a month instead of €41.99, again with a 12 month commitment. Promotions on NOW change often, so always check the current conditions at the time you activate the subscription.

Figuring out what you actually need

It depends on how closely you want to follow the tournament. If the main matches are enough for you, especially the ones with Italian players, SuperTennis covers you for free with no extra cost. If you want to follow several courts at the same time, maybe because your favourite player isn't on the main court, then Sky or NOW become the more sensible choice. If you already have Sky for football or other sports, you already have access to the US Open without doing anything extra, while if you're starting from scratch, NOW is the quickest and cheapest way to get everything in streaming.

Keeping track of it all with EasySubs

Between Sky, NOW and the free channels, between time limited promotions and contract commitments that stack on top of what you already pay for football or other sports, it's easy to lose track of what you're really paying and when each subscription is due to renew.

EasySubs helps you keep all your subscriptions in one place, including the renewal dates and auto renewals of Sky and NOW, so you always know your total spend and can calmly decide what's actually worth keeping active after the US Open.