How to Watch the 2024 U.S. Open: Best Ways to Stream the Tennis Championship for Free Without Cable

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Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fanatic or novice sports observer, the 2024 U.S. Open will be packed with must-watch moments. The championship launches at Flushing Meadows in Queens, N.Y., on Monday (Aug. 19).

Who will be competing in the 2024 U.S. Open? Some of the tennis stars expected to take the court include Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek.

How long is the U.S. Open? The event runs from Aug. 19 until Sept. 9.

Day matches, held at Louis Armstrong Stadium and Grandstand, begin at 11 a.m ET. Matches held at Arthur Ashe Stadium begin at noon. Night rounds start at 7 p.m. ET.

Check out the U.S. Open’s website for the full schedule.

Keep reading for ways to stream the U.S. Open for free without cable and where to get last-minute tickets.

How to Stream the 2024 U.S. Open Online from Anywhere

Coverage of the 2024 U.S. Open is available on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN+ and the Tennis Channel. Matches stream daily on ESPN+ from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

The Tennis Channel will air coverage from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Afternoon and primetime rounds will air on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN 2 from noon until 11 p.m.

If you already have cable, you can access the U.S. Open from your TV, phone or streaming device through your cable provider or log into the ESPN app, and if you’re a cord-cutting tennis fan, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo and ESPN+ are a few good choices (and ExpressVPN for international streaming).

You can stream for free when you join platforms that offer free trials such as DirecTV Stream and Fubo.

Read on for more details.

How to Watch the U.S. Open on DirecTV

DirecTV Stream is a great option if you’re streaming on short notice. You can sign up today and stream ESPN and other cable and local channels at an affordable price, plus there’s a free trial for five days. Monthly plans are on sale for just $49.99 a month, for a limited time. The promo saves you $30 over three months.

With DirecTV stream, you’ll get instant access to over 90 channels including sports, news, entertainment and local channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, CNN, Fox, Bravo, Lifetime, TLC, HGTV, TBS, TNT, BET, MTV, NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox.

How to Watch the U.S. Open on ESPN+

What is ESPN+? The platform allows you to stream live sporting events like the U.S. Open, Wimbledon and the Australian Open, in addition to ESPN originals such as In the Arena: Serena Williams, The Captain, Al Davis vs. The NFL, Vick, Be Like Water, Breakaway, Dana White’s Contender Series, the entire 30 for 30 library, PPV events, UFC Fight Night, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA games, college basketball, golf, soccer and more. Plans start at $10.99/month.

To expand your streaming library, bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+.

Not interested in joining ESPN+? No worries. You can stream ESPN programs and live sporting events through platforms that offer live television, like Sling TV, which usually starts as low as $40 a month. Currently, Sling is half off for the first month, giving you instant access to dozens of live channels, 50 hours of DVR recordings and multiple device streams, for as low as $20.

Other streamers with access to ESPN and ESPN2: Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, Vidgo and YouTube TV. If you’re streaming from outside the U.S., ExpressVPN and NordVPN allow users to access certain streaming platforms and cable channels.

Can you watch the U.S. Open in Spanish? Yes! Fubo and DirecTV offer streaming packages for Spanish speakers. Additionally, most of the U.S. Open matches, including the semifinals and championship, will be available on ESPN Deportes.

Where to Buy Last-Minute Tickets to the 2024 U.S. Open

In recent years, the U.S. Open has seen record ticket sales as fans clamored to see Serena Williams play in what was said to be her final tournament in 2022. Tickets are in high demand this year as well, and being that the tournament ends on Sept. 9, it’s best to get them as early as possible.

Most of the U.S. Open tickets prices are around $150 and up at StubHub, TicketNetwork, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek, Game Time and Ticketmaster. Want to score a discount on U.S. Open tickets? Use code BILLBOARD300 to save $300 off at TicketNetwork.