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How to Watch the US Open Tennis in Canada (2026)
The US Open is the last Grand Slam of the tennis year and, for Canadian viewers, comfortably the easiest to watch. It runs from August 23 to September 13, 2026 in New York, which puts it in the Eastern time zone — no 3:00 a.m. alarms, no watching the highlights before you have seen the match. Here is every way to follow the full draw from Canada without a cable subscription.
Key takeaways
- The 2026 US Open runs August 23 to September 13 at Flushing Meadows, New York.
- TSN carries it in English; RDS carries it in French.
- New York is in the Eastern time zone, so matches air at reasonable hours across Canada.
- TSN Direct streams it standalone for about $20 CAD/month; TiviLeaf includes TSN and RDS from $9 CAD/month.
- Night-session matches on Arthur Ashe regularly run past midnight ET, so replay access is still useful.
US Open 2026 Schedule
| Stage | Dates | Typical sessions (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| First round | August 23–25 | 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. |
| Second round | August 26–27 | 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. |
| Third round | August 28–29 | 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. |
| Round of 16 | August 30–31 | Noon and 7:00 p.m. |
| Quarter-finals | September 1–2 | Noon and 7:00 p.m. |
| Semi-finals | September 3–4 | Afternoon and evening |
| Women’s final | September 12 | Afternoon ET |
| Men’s final | September 13 | Afternoon ET |
The day session opens at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. in Vancouver) and the night session starts at 7:00 p.m. ET. Night matches on Arthur Ashe Stadium have a habit of running late — a five-set second-rounder can finish after 1:00 a.m. ET, which is why catch-up viewing still matters even for a Canada-friendly Slam.
Where the US Open Airs in Canada
- English: TSN, across TSN1 through TSN5. During the first week TSN typically runs three or four simultaneous court feeds.
- French: RDS provides full French-language coverage.
- Streaming without cable: TSN Direct and RDS Direct, or an IPTV plan that includes both networks.
The first week is where multi-feed access earns its keep. With 128 players in each singles draw, there are often eight or more matches running at once, and a single-channel service shows you whichever one the network picked.
Option 1 — TSN Direct
- Price: approximately $19.99 CAD per month, or less on an annual plan.
- Coverage: all five TSN feeds live, plus on-demand replays of completed matches.
- Devices: iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, most smart TVs.
- Best for: viewers who want the Slam and nothing else, and are happy to cancel in September.
Option 2 — IPTV (Full Season Coverage)
TiviLeaf covers the US Open and everything on either side of it in one plan:
- TSN and TSN2–5 — complete US Open coverage across all feeds
- RDS and RDS2 — French-language coverage
- Sportsnet — the National Bank Open and the rest of the Canadian sports calendar
- CTV, CBC and hundreds of other Canadian channels
From $9 CAD per month, no contract. The 7-day replay window covers a full round of the draw, which is enough to catch up on anything that finished after you went to bed. Plans and pricing are listed at tivileaf.com/#pricing.
Cost Comparison
| Option | Monthly cost | All TSN feeds | French coverage | Replays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable TV package | $80–$150 | Yes | Add-on | Varies |
| TSN Direct | ~$20 | Yes | No | Yes |
| RDS Direct | ~$20 | No | Yes | Yes |
| TiviLeaf IPTV | From $9 | Yes | Yes | 7-day |
Following the Canadians
Canada has had a genuine presence in the US Open draw for over a decade, and the domestic broadcast schedule reflects it — TSN and RDS both prioritise Canadian players when allocating court feeds. If you are following a specific player rather than the tournament as a whole, the multi-feed setup on TSN is the difference between watching their match live and watching a two-minute highlight package afterwards.
Best Devices for Watching
- Amazon Firestick / Fire TV: the most common streaming stick in Canadian homes. See the Fire TV setup guide.
- Samsung and LG smart TVs: app support built in, no extra box needed. See the Samsung guide or the LG guide.
- Apple TV: the smoothest option for 4K streams. See the Apple TV guide.
- Android TV, Google TV and NVIDIA Shield: including budget boxes like the Walmart onn. See the Google TV guide.
- iPhone, iPad and Android phones: for watching on the move or on a second screen.
For a three-week tournament it is worth getting the setup right on day one. Our beginner setup guide walks through it, and the buffering guide covers what to do if evening matches stutter during peak hours.
What to Watch After the US Open
The tour does not stop in September. The Asian hard-court swing follows through October, the Rolex Paris Masters closes the Masters 1000 calendar in early November, and the ATP Finals wrap up the season shortly after. All of it stays on TSN and RDS in Canada.
FAQ
What channel is the US Open tennis on in Canada?
TSN carries the US Open in English across its TSN1 to TSN5 feeds, and RDS carries it in French. Both can be streamed without cable through TSN Direct, RDS Direct, or a TiviLeaf plan that includes both.
When is the 2026 US Open?
The 2026 US Open runs from August 23 to September 13 at Flushing Meadows in New York. The women's final is on September 12 and the men's final on September 13.
What time do US Open matches start in Canada?
New York is in the Eastern time zone. Day sessions begin at 11:00 a.m. ET and night sessions at 7:00 p.m. ET, which is 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in British Columbia.
Can I watch the US Open without cable in Canada?
Yes. TSN Direct streams all five TSN feeds for about $20 CAD per month with no cable package. TiviLeaf includes TSN and RDS from $9 CAD per month alongside Sportsnet and hundreds of other channels.
How can I watch the US Open in French in Canada?
RDS provides full French-language US Open coverage. It is available through RDS Direct as a standalone subscription, or included in TiviLeaf plans alongside TSN and TVA Sports.