Sky Sports has locked in its position as the exclusive broadcaster of the US Open in the UK and Ireland for another three years, with a new deal running until the end of 2030.
The partnership extension with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) guarantees that Sky Sports and NOW will continue to deliver comprehensive coverage of all singles, doubles, mixed doubles, juniors and wheelchair competitions across the three-week tournament. IMG, the USTA's media rights partner, oversaw the negotiations on behalf of the governing body.
According to Advanced Television, the renewal was confirmed on 11 September 2026, arriving at a moment when the tournament was in its final rounds. The Guardian reported in late August that the extension was anticipated to be announced as the singles draw began, with the deal connected to a significant rise in female viewership figures for the broadcaster's tennis output.
Beyond the broadcast rights themselves, viewers across the UK and Ireland will have access to comprehensive clips and highlights distributed through Sky's digital channels and social media platforms, ensuring fans can stay up to date with all the tournament action.
The 2026 edition of the tournament, which ran from 30 August to 13 September, showcased Sky's commitment to innovation in sports broadcasting. Coverage included augmented reality graphics, enhanced data integrations, in-depth touchscreen analysis and behind-the-scenes material, bringing viewers closer to the action than ever before.
Sky's tennis presentation team is anchored by presenter Gigi Salmon, with expert analysis delivered by Tim Henman and Laura Robson, supported by additional commentators and co-commentators covering events throughout the season. Jonathan Overend provides match commentary across the tournament.
The timing of the announcement coincided with a dramatic fortnight at Flushing Meadows. Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, suffered a shock first-round exit, while Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz contested one of the latest finishes in tournament history, with Shelton emerging victorious at 3.33am. The women's final saw World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka face World No 2 Elena Rybakina on Saturday.
Sky's broader sports portfolio strengthened
Jonathan Licht, Chief Executive Officer of Sky Sports UK & Ireland, said:
The US Open is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, featuring the biggest names in both the men's and women's games, all set against the spectacular New York backdrop. We're delighted to extend our partnership with the USTA, reinforcing our shared commitment to embracing innovation, showcasing the best in the sport and delivering world-class coverage for viewers. This renewal further cements Sky Sports' position as the home of sport in the UK and Ireland, offering fans unrivalled breadth and value all year round.
Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer of the USTA, added:
The US Open and Sky Sports have been trusted partners for many years, and we're excited to continue such a strong relationship with this renewal. Sky shares our commitment to delivering innovative and cutting-edge coverage to a great audience of tennis fans in the U.K. and Ireland, and we're confident that our continued partnership will have a direct impact on tennis' extraordinary growth and deepen fans' connection with the game.
The extension reinforces Sky Sports' dominance across the UK and Irish sports landscape. The broadcaster's portfolio now includes 1,500 games from the Premier League, WSL, EFL and SPFL, exclusive live coverage of every Formula 1 race weekend until the end of 2034, home men's and women's international England cricket, complete coverage of golf's Major championships, year-round darts programming, world-class boxing from promoters Zuffa and MVP, and additional action from the NFL, Netball Super League and rugby league. Most of these rights have been renewed to run through the end of the decade or beyond.
Live tennis coverage is available throughout the year on Sky, with full ATP and WTA Tour coverage accessible on Sky Sports, NOW and the Sky Sports app. This season, Sky Sports will broadcast over 4,000 matches and 80 tournaments.
What comes next
The 2026 US Open concluded on 13 September, with Sky's coverage having been available across Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ throughout the tournament. Attention now turns to the Laver Cup, which Sky will broadcast live from The O2 in London from 25-27 September, featuring stars including Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz.
Fans can stream tennis on demand with no contract through NOW and the Sky Sports App, with the next Grand Slam and international tennis events set to follow the US Open across Sky's platforms.
