The US Open 2026 schedule has officially begun in New York, with Fan Week kicking off August 23 and Qualifying beginning August 24. Players in the Philippines will have to watch tennis late at night or early the next morning since of the time difference, many headline matches will be broadcasted late in the night or early morning. The US Open main draw 2026 will kick off August 30 and conclude September 13, while the singles main draw for the men and women will be announced August 27. The essential schedule, Philippine Standard Time (PST/PHT) conversion and live-streaming info.
US Open 2026 Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 tournament is being staged at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York from August 23 to September 13.
Based on the official US Open schedule, qualifying runs will take place from Aug. 24-27, with the main draw singles starting Sunday Aug. 30.
There is also an expanded Fan Week and mixed doubles programme for the tournament. The USTA reports that 2026 will have 22 days of tennis and entertainment the largest ever in US Open history.
US Open Match Times in Philippine Standard Time
New York operates on Eastern Daylight Time during the tournament, which is 12 hours behind the Philippines.
That makes the standard early-round schedule relatively easy to convert.
For example, an 11:00 a.m. day session in New York is 11:00 p.m. in the Philippines on the same day. A 7:00pm evening session is 7:00am the next day.
This includes Filipino fans fans of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Alexandra Eala to catch top-level games in New York during the wee hours of the morning in the Philippines.
Important PST Viewing Window
On most of the days in the opening round, the Philippine audience should see tennis from about 11:00pm until the end of play, and on the big night matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the night matches will continue from about 7:00am the following morning.
The exact order of play is published separately each day, so individual player start times may change.
When Is the US Open 2026 Draw?
The official US Open 2026 men’s and women’s singles draws will be announced on Thursday, August 27.
The US Open has confirmed this date on both its men’s singles draw page and women’s singles draw page.
Until then, potential first-round matchups and projected paths remain unofficial.
Qualifying is already taking place, with 128 men and 128 women competing for 32 final main-draw places — 16 in each singles field.
Where to Watch US Open 2026 Live in the Philippines
Eclat Media Group’s SPOTV was named as the rights partner for Southeast Asia (SEA) in the official US Open international broadcast list, which includes the Philippines.
That puts SPOTV at the top of the list of services to look out for live television and digital coverage in the Philippines. May not be available on viewer’s cable, streaming or telecom package.
There is also a significant amount of coverage for U.S. viewers on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and ESPN App, including over 1,000 hours of digital match coverage. But such U.S. streaming deals do not necessarily go into effect in the Philippines.
The official US Open app is available to Filipino viewers, providing them with live scores, schedules, player tracking and match notifications.
Players to Watch at the US Open
Several big storylines are coming into the tournament. The defending singles champion duo of Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka step into 2026 with their victories at 2025.
Philippine interest will be particularly high in the case of Alexandra Eala who made it into the world’s Top 20 and is coming into New York on the heels of a breakthrough season. The US Open itself has mentioned Eala as one of its top players to keep an eye on, as she has added her first WTA title to her resume and has made her presence known.
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Conclusion
The US Open 2026 schedule gives Philippine tennis fans nearly three weeks of major Grand Slam action, with qualifying already underway and the singles main draw starting August 30. Most US Open match times in Philippine Standard Time will fall between late evening and the following morning, while SPOTV remains the main regional broadcaster to check for live coverage. The next major date is August 27, when the official US Open 2026 draw will finally reveal the first-round matchups.
Official social media: Follow the official US Open X account for live draw announcements, schedules, results and tournament updates. The US Open website identifies @usopen as its official X account.
FAQs
When does the US Open 2026 main draw start?
The US Open main draw starts on August 30, 2026, with men’s and women’s first-round singles matches.
What time do US Open matches start in the Philippines?
Typical 11:00 a.m. New York starts translate to around 11:00 p.m. Philippine Standard Time, while 7:00 p.m. night sessions begin around 7:00 a.m. PHT the next day.
When is the US Open 2026 draw?
The men’s and women’s singles draws will be revealed on August 27, 2026.
Where can I watch the US Open in the Philippines?
The US Open identifies SPOTV/Eclat Media Group as its Southeast Asian broadcast partner, including for the Philippines.
