The US Open begins on Aug. 26 and concludes on Sept. 8. The last Grand Slam of the season is always a busy one, with plenty of big matches and excitement at Flushing Meadows. This year’s tournament features a few changes, including a shift to Sunday play.
Tennis Insider Parsa Nemati reports that the USTA is set to change the men’s and women’s main draw schedule by pushing back the first week by two days. This means the tournament will begin on Friday of qualifying week, instead of Wednesday as it has since the start of the Open Era in 1968.
Fortunately for those who want to get the most out of their US Open experience, there are some tricks and tips that can help make your time there more enjoyable. Here are some of them:
1. Stream the US Open with ESPN+
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2. Check the Daily Schedule of Play
Every day, the US Open posts a detailed daily schedule of matches on up to 14 courts (see Tip #4 below). It’s a great tool for making a game plan, and you can download the official U.S. Open App (search on app stores for “2025 US Open”) to follow the action. You can also watch the US Open without cable with a subscription to ESPN+, which carries all of the daily matches.