US Open 2026: schedule, timings, key dates, and when the finals are held
We explain the aspects to consider before the start of the last Grand Slam of the year by analyzing the entire schedule, timings, and when the favorites can play.
The last Grand Slam of 2026 is just around the corner. The US Open is ready to welcome the best tennis players in the world in two weeks filled with surprises and disappointments, but there will be plenty of tennis. With the return of Carlos Alcaraz, the show is guaranteed, despite the absence of the world number one, Jannik Sinner.
New York City will be the tennis capital for the next two weeks in what are considered some of the most open editions, both in the men's and women's draws, in recent years. Alcaraz's return, four and a half months after his injury, limits his options, and the same goes for Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev after a very inconsistent North American hard court swing.
Meanwhile, in the WTA, no one dares to name a favorite. Aryna Sabalenka, world number one and champion of the last two editions, is in a crisis of form and results, Elena Rybakina suffered an Achilles tendon injury in Cincinnati, and Iga Swiatek continues to struggle to reach her best tennis. So anything can happen in Flushing Meadows.
When does the US Open 2026 take place?
The action will begin, as it does at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, a day earlier than planned, that is, on Sunday, August 30, and will conclude on Sunday, September 13. The first three days will be for the first round, while from the second round until the quarterfinals, each round will be played over two days.
The US Open follows the trend of the other Grand Slams and will also feature competitions in doubles, junior categories, and wheelchair tennis. The mixed doubles, as occurred last year, will be played in the week prior, known as 'Fan Week'.
Complete Schedule for the US Open 2026
| Round | Date |
| First Round | Sunday, August 30, Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1 |
| Second Round | Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3 |
| Third Round | Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5 |
| Round of 16 | Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7 |
| Quarterfinals | Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9 |
| Semifinals | Thursday, September 10 (women) and Friday, September 11 (men) |
| Final | Saturday, September 12 (women) and Sunday, September 13 (men) |
As usual, it is in the second week of competition when the best matches occur, featuring the most notable encounters between favorites, with the main courts becoming the stage for some of the year's most anticipated matches, specifically the Arthur Ashe court, which is the largest tennis court in the world with over 23,000 seats.
US Open 2026 Schedule: What time do the matches start?
The first matches of the US Open 2026 are scheduled to start at 11:00 AM in New York (5:00 PM in Spain, 4:00 PM in the Canary Islands). The evening session, scheduled throughout the 15 days of competition, will start no earlier than 7:00 PM local time (no earlier than 1:00 AM in Spain, no earlier than 12:00 AM in the Canary Islands). Unlike Wimbledon, the US Open, like Roland Garros and the Australian Open, has no curfew, so matches are expected to run late into the night in Spain.
A decision that has caused discomfort among many players scheduled for the second match of the evening session, who, due to the duration of the first match, have gone on court at 10:00 PM, leading to the stands gradually emptying.
Reigning champ looking regal 🤴
Welcome back, @carlosalcaraz! pic.twitter.com/2RpGHRSWR2— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 24, 2026
When do the semifinals of the US Open 2026 take place?
The penultimate round of the New York Grand Slam will begin on Thursday, September 10, with the two women's semifinals, scheduled for the evening session, that is, no earlier than 7:00 PM local time (no earlier than 1:00 AM in Spain). The same schedule applies for the men's semifinal, but on Friday, September 11.
Schedule for the Women's Final of the US Open 2026
The women's final of the US Open 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 12. The match will begin at 4:00 PM local time, which is 10:00 PM in Spain.
Schedule for the Men's Final of the US Open 2026
The men's final of the US Open 2026 will take place on Sunday, September 13. The match, unlike the women's final, will not start before 2:00 PM local time, which is 8:00 PM in Spain.
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