US Open 2026 live: What time does Ben Shelton v Alexander Zverev ATP Final start and how can you watch in the UK, US and Australia

The fourth and final prestigious Grand Slam event of 2026, the US Open will take place from August 30 - September 13 at Flushing Meadows in New York. The biggest names in the sport will be competing for major glory with it set to broadcast all around the world.

Carlos Alcaraz is the reigning champion in the ATP event, but his participation is uncertain thanks to a wrist injury. That will leave 2024 winner Jannik Sinner as the overwhelming favourite for a second title in New York.

The likes of Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic will be the outside favourites at a shot at glory with American hope coming through Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz. Also in action are Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli and Rafael Jodar.

The WTA event is even more competitive. Similar to the men, a fourth different Grand Slam champion in 2026 could be confirmed with Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova the prior champions. Reigning winner Aryna Sabalenka is going for a third title on the spin with Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Karolina Muchova, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka and Alexandra Eala in contention.

All the coverage from the US Open can be followed on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland with residents in the USA able to follow the live action on ESPN. Channel Nine or Stan Sport are the places to be in Australia as Canadian viewers can follow proceedings via TSN or RDS.

The women's final which sees Elena Rybakina face off against Aryna Sabalenka is set to start at around 20 BST/ 21 CET or 4:00 p.m. ET. The men's final between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton starts marginally earlier. This at around 19 BST/ 20 CET or 3pm CET.