US Open Tennis 2026 Prize Money: Total prize fund, schedule, how to watch, favourites and when is Jacob Fearnley playing next?
The world’s best tennis players are in New York this week for the latest Grand Slam title.
First competed for in 1881, the US Open Tennis Championships is held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
Played on hardcourts, the tournament consists of the headlining men’s and women’s singles competitions, alongside men's and women's doubles, mixed doubles events.
For the second year in a row a separate mixed doubles event took place the week before the singles, with Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the final.
The remainder of the competitions, including men’s and women’s doubles, seniors, juniors, and wheelchair players, all take place from this week.
Last year saw Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka take the singles crowns - and both will be back to defend their titles, despite injury concerns over Alcaraz.
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s tournament.
When is the US Open tennis in 2026?
This year’s tournament takes place from August 30-September 13. It’s the 146th time the event has been held.
What’s the prize money at the 2026 US Open?
This year there’s an incredible $108 million up for grabs - the biggest prize money package in tennis history and over 20 per cent more than last year.
In the men’s and women’s singles tournaments, that means the following prize money:
- Winner: $5,500,000
- Finalist: $2,800,000
- Semi-finalist: $1,450,000
- Quarter-finalist: $780,000
- Round of 16: $480,000
- Round of 32: $290,000
- Round of 64: $190,000
- Round of 128: $140,000
Meanwhile, in the men’s and women’s doubles tournaments, the prize money is:
- Winner: $1,000,000
- Finalist: $500,000
- Semi-finalist: $250,000
- Quarter-finalist: $125,000
- Round of 16: $80,000
- Round of 32: $50,000
- Round of 64: $35,000
Is Jacob Fearnley playing in the US Open 2026?
Scotland’s Jacob Fearnely is playing in the US Open and won his first round match against Spain’s MartinLandaluce in five sets. Next up for the Scot will be Argentinian Tomás Martín Etcheverry in the second round, with the match being played at around 5pm today (Wednesday, September 2).
What is the full schedule for the US Open 2026?
Here’s how the competition will pan out:
- August 30-September 1: First round men's and women's singles matches
- September 2-3: Second round men's and women's singles matches
- September 4-5: Third round men's and women's singles matches
- September 6-7: Men's and women's round of 16
- September 8-9: Men's and women's quarterfinals
- September. 10: Women's semifinals
- September 11: Men's semifinals
- September 12: Women's final
- September 13: Men's final
How can I watch the US Open tennis on television in the UK?
In the UK the US Open is available to watch on Sky Sports Tennis, with any match available via Sky Sports+.
You don't have to be a subscriber to watch – you can buy a daily pass on the NOW TV platform for £14.99, or a monthly pass for £34.99.
Who are the favourites to win the US Open tennis 2026?
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is the 6/4 favourite to win, followed by Alexander Zverev (7/2), Taylor Fritz (10/1) and Ben Shelton (12/1).
In the women’s tournament defending champion Aryna Salalenka is the player to beat, priced at 3/1, followed by Coco Gauff (4/1), Iga Swiatek (6/1), and Jessica Pegula (10/1).
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