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Whether you’re a diehard tennis fan or a novice sports watcher, the 2024 US Open will be full of must-see moments. The championship begins on Monday (August 19) at Flushing Meadows in Queens, NY.

Who will compete at the 2024 US Open? Tennis stars expected to take the court include Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek.

How long does the US Open last? The event runs from August 19th to September 9th.

Day games, which take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium and the stands, begin at 11 a.m. ET. Games at Arthur Ashe Stadium begin at noon. Night rounds begin at 7 p.m. ET.

The full schedule can be found on the US Open website.

Read on to learn how to stream the US Open for free without cable and where to get last-minute tickets.

How to stream the 2024 US Open online from anywhere

Coverage of the 2024 US Open will be available on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN+ and the Tennis Channel. Matches will be streamed daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on ESPN+.

The Tennis Channel will broadcast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The afternoon and primetime rounds will air from noon to 11:00 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN 2.

If you already have cable, you can access the US Open from your TV, phone or streaming device through your cable provider, or by logging into the ESPN app. And if you’re a tennis fan who doesn’t want cable, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo and ESPN+ are some good options (and ExpressVPN for international streaming).

You can stream for free if you join platforms that offer free trials, such as DirecTV Stream and Fubo.

Read on to find out more details.

How to watch the US Open on DirecTV

DirecTV Stream is a great option if you need to stream on short notice. You can sign up today and stream ESPN and other cable and local channels at an affordable price. There’s also a five-day free trial. Monthly plans are available for just $49.99 a month for a limited time. The promotion saves you $30 for three months.

DirecTV Stream gives you instant access to over 90 channels including sports, news, entertainment and local channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, CNN, Fox, Bravo, Lifetime, TLC, HGTV, TBS, TNT, BET, MTV, NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox.

How to watch the US Open on ESPN+

What is ESPN+? The platform allows you to stream live sporting events such as the US Open, Wimbledon and the Australian Open, in addition to ESPN originals such as In the arena: Serena Williams, The CaptainAl Davis vs. the NFL, Vicky, Be like water, Break out, Dana White’s Contender Seriesthe entire 30 for 30 Library, PPV events, UFC Fight Night, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA games, college basketball, golf, soccer and more. Plans start at $10.99/month.

To expand your streaming library, bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+.

Don’t want to join ESPN+? No problem. You can stream ESPN programming and live sporting events through platforms that offer live TV, like Sling TV, which typically starts at just $40 per month. Currently, Sling half for the first month and gives you instant access to dozens of live channels, 50 hours of DVR recordings, and multi-device streams for just $20.

Other streamers with access to ESPN and ESPN2: Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, Vidgo, and YouTube TV. If you’re streaming from outside the US, ExpressVPN and NordVPN allow users to access certain streaming platforms and cable channels.

Can you watch the US Open in Spanish? Yes! Fubo and DirecTV offer streaming packages for Spanish speakers. Additionally, most US Open matches, including the semifinals and championship, will be available on ESPN Deportes.

Where to buy last-minute tickets for the 2024 US Open

In recent years, the US Open has seen record ticket sales as fans have been eager to see Serena Williams play in what is believed to be her final tournament in 2022. Demand for tickets is high again this year, and with the tournament ending on September 9, it’s best to get your hands on some as early as possible.

Most US Open tickets cost around $150 and up at StubHub, TicketNetwork, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek, Game Time and Ticketmaster. Want a discount on US Open tickets? Use code BILLBOARD300 to save $300 at TicketNetwork.