The US Open takes place on Monday 31 August 2026 as part of the tennis Grand Slam calendar. Grand Slam tournaments are the four most prestigious events in tennis, carrying the biggest prize money, the most ranking points, and the largest prestige in the sport.
The tennis Grand Slams are the four major championships that anchor the tennis calendar: the Australian Open in January, the French Open at Roland-Garros in May and June, Wimbledon in late June and July, and the US Open in August and September. Each runs over a fortnight, uses a 128-player singles draw, and awards the champions 2,000 ranking points. Grand Slam titles are the most coveted trophies in professional tennis.
A Grand Slam title is the most prestigious achievement available in tennis. Winners receive the largest prize purses on the calendar, a 2,000-point ranking haul, and a permanent place in the sport’s history books. Deep runs at a Slam shape Grand Slam seedings for the rest of the year and often decide the race for year-end world number one.
How to watch: Grand Slam tournaments are broadcast internationally by a patchwork of rights holders: ESPN and Tennis Channel in the United States, BBC and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, Eurosport and Discovery+ across Europe, and Nine Network for the Australian Open. Check local broadcasters for coverage in your region.