US Open
The US Open finals close the Grand Slam season. The women’s singles final is played on the second Saturday and the men’s on the second Sunday, both on Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis arena in the world. This page covers when the 2026 finals are, how to watch them in the UK, and who has won the recent ones.
When Are the 2026 US Open Finals?
| Final | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s singles | Saturday 12 September 2026 | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| Men’s singles | Sunday 13 September 2026 | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
Both finals are afternoon sessions in New York, which puts them in the UK evening. Exact start times are confirmed by the USTA closer to the event and we will update them here.
How to Watch the Final in the UK
Sky Sports Tennis holds the exclusive UK rights to the US Open and shows both finals live, with streaming through NOW for viewers without a Sky subscription. Bet365 also offers live streaming to eligible account holders. Our full US Open live stream guide has the detail.
Recent US Open Finals
| Year | Men’s final | Women’s final |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz d. Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 | Aryna Sabalenka d. Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3) |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Coco Gauff |
The complete Open Era roll of honour, including most titles and every British winner, is on our US Open winners page.
What the Winner Receives
The US Open has carried the largest prize fund in tennis in recent years. The 2025 edition paid a record total, with the singles champions taking the biggest single cheque in the sport. The USTA usually confirms the following year’s figures in mid-August, and our US Open prize money page carries the breakdown as soon as it lands.
Records to Know
Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer share the Open Era men’s record with five US Open titles each. Chris Evert and Serena Williams share the women’s record with six. The longest final in tournament history was Andy Murray’s win over Novak Djokovic in 2012, at four hours and 54 minutes.
FAQ
US Open Final FAQs
When is the US Open final 2026?
The women’s singles final is on Saturday 12 September 2026 and the men’s singles final is on Sunday 13 September 2026, both on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
What channel is the US Open final on in the UK?
Sky Sports Tennis has exclusive UK rights and shows both finals live, with streaming via NOW. Bet365 offers live streaming to eligible account holders.
Who won the last US Open final?
Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the 2025 men’s final. Aryna Sabalenka beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3) in the women’s.
Who has won the most US Open titles?
In the Open Era, Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer share the men’s record with five each. Chris Evert and Serena Williams share the women’s record with six each.
More Coverage
See our US Open predictions for who we think reaches the final, the betting tips for outright markets, and the qualifying guide for how players reach the main draw. Full coverage sits on our US Open hub, every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.