US Open tennis 2023: Where to watch free live streams online from anywhere

Coco Gauff celebrates winning her first-round match at the 2023 US Open.
Coco Gauff celebrates winning her first-round match at the 2023 US Open.

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It's a great time to join in on the final tennis major of the year, as we can set you up with a free US Open live stream to catch both the women's and men's finals this weekend, wherever you are in the world. 

Today's action sees 19-year-old America Coco Gauff take on the newly-crowned world number one Arnya Sabalenka of Belarus in one of the most eagerly-anticipated finals we've had in ages. Gauff is going for her first major win, while Sabalenka picked up her first one at the Australian Open earlier this year and will be drawing on that success in what will undoubtedly be a tough crowd as they cheer on Coco.

Tomorrow's men's final isn't the one we were expecting, as 2021 winner Daniil Medvedev sent world number one, and last year's winner and current Wimbledon champ, Carlos Alcaraz, packing last night. He'll meet Novak Djokovic, who will be desperate to extend his one-win lead over Nadal for most major wins in the men's game. Winning tomorrow would also put him one past Serena Williams - which might be enough for the US crowd to back Medvedev, even if he seems to thrive on not having the crowd's support.

To access the free US Open live streams (links below) from outside those countries, you must use a VPN (virtual private network) to bypass geo-restrictions. These handy apps let your devices mimic various international locations of your choosing so you can carry on watching the US Open online for free. We'll show you how further down this page if you don't have one already, along with extra details about various streaming options around the globe. 

How to watch the US Open Tennis live streams free from anywhere 

You can catch most of the key US Open action using one of the free live streams available. We've tracked down options in Australia (9Now) and New Zealand (TVNZ Plus). When clicking those links, you'll be roadblocked by geographical restrictions, but not if you're using a VPN.

A VPN, short for virtual private network, allows you to trick apps and websites into thinking you're connecting from servers within nearly any region worldwide. Once turned on and connected, just visit the website like normal; it should punch your ticket to any available live stream. You can also use VPNs to sign up for cheap streaming services like ESPN Plus or Sling TV, a great alternative that's still relatively affordable if the free streams don't have the matches or broadcast teams you like.

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How to watch the US Open with a VPN

  • Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
  • Install it on the device you're using to watch the match.
  • Turn it on and set it to the appropriate location.
  • Go to: 9Now (Australia) or TVNZ (New Zealand) to watch free, or;
  • Go to: ESPN Plus or Sling TV and sign up with a US zip code and payment method.
  • Sign in and watch the matches.
  • When: August 28 - September 10
  • Times: Daily from 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. CET / 1 a.m. AEST

How to watch the US Open in the USA

ESPN, ESPN Plus, and ESPN Deportes have the rights to the US Open live streams of the remaining singles matches in the US. So, if you have those channels on your cable package, you should be all set. If you don't, then ESPN Plus is your cheapest option at just $10 a month on a one-month rolling contract. The remaining doubles matches are not showing on ESPN+, though, so you'll need ESPN/2/3 for those.

If you're a cord-cutter and want to access these cable channels temporarily, you could opt for a service like Sling Orange or Fubo TV. Sling Orange is usually $40 a month, but your first month is currently cut to $20, and you can cancel anytime. Fubo TV is much more expensive at $75 a month, but you can get a 7-day free trial before moving on to a rolling one-month deal.

Or, if you have a VPN, you can watch many US Open matches for free using the broadcasts in Australia or New Zealand as described above.

How to watch the US Open for free in Australia

Viewers in Australia will be able to catch much of the action on the free 9Now streaming TV service, with Gem being the main spot as the channel has been running 13-hour broadcasts throughout the days' action in the US.

Stan Sport is a premium alternative offering all the action for a surcharge of AUD$15 on top of the AUD$10 monthly fee. If you're outside Australia, you'll need to use a VPN, as described above) to get around geo-blocking.

How to watch the US Open for free in New Zealand

TVNZ is streaming the US Open free online. You may need to sign up for an account using a local postal code, but you should otherwise have no friction en route to the live tennis matches. Want to watch this free coverage, but you're not in New Zealand? Grab a VPN as described above, and you can tune in from anywhere.

How to watch the US Open in the UK

Sky Sports is the official broadcast partner for the US Open in the UK. You can watch on your cable or satellite provider if you add the Sky Sports package. If you're not a cable subscriber, you can sign up for Sky Sports Now, for £34.99 a month. This is a no-commitment offer, so you can cancel whenever you want. we'd go for the much cheaper VPN option instead, really. 

How to watch the US Open in Canada

The Sports Network, otherwise known as TSN, will offer comprehensive coverage of the US Open in Canada. Subscribers can sign into TSN with their cable provider's credentials to stream online or sign up for a streaming-only subscription through Bell for CAD$19.99 per month. Note: the US Open will not be available through TSN Plus, the network's streaming-only companion service.

How to watch the US Open in Europe

Most European countries can stream the US Open through Eurosport. Prices start as low as €2.99 per month.

You can subscribe to Eurosport in the following countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

US Open Tennis schedule

Below is a schedule of all the US Open matches through September 10. All times below are in Eastern time, US.

Saturday, September 9: Women's Final

  • Mixed Doubles Final, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. (ESPN3)
  • Junior / Wheelchair Final, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. (ESPN Plus)
  • Women's Singles Final, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Plus)

Sunday, September 10: Men's Final

  • Wheelchair Final, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (ESPN Plus)
  • Women's Doubles Final, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (ESPN)
  • Men's Singles Final, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Plus)

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

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