US Open 2026: draw, schedule and everything you need to know

The US Open 2026 is fast approaching, bringing the curtain down on another thrilling Grand Slam season. As the final major of the year, the tournament will once again see the world’s best players battle for glory on the hard courts of New York.

Here’s everything you need to know, including the draw date, tournament schedule, qualifying details, ranking points and defending champions.

US Open 2026: Key Information

• Dates: August 24 – September 13, 2026
• Location: New York, United States
• Surface: Hard court
• Category: Grand Slam
• Prize Money: To be confirmed

When Is the US Open Draw?

The official US Open singles draw for both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be held on Thursday, August 27.

While the draw ceremony is not expected to be broadcast live, the complete brackets will be published immediately after the draw is completed.

Main Draw Schedule

Main draw action begins on Sunday, August 30, with the tournament running through to the championship weekend.

The women’s singles final will be played on Saturday, September 12, before the men’s singles final concludes the tournament on Sunday, September 13.

Qualifying Tournament

The three-week event starts with qualifying on Monday, August 24.

A total of 128 men and 128 women will compete for the remaining places in the main draw, with 16 qualifiers advancing in each singles event.

Qualifying concludes on Thursday, August 27.

Seedings Explained

The top 32 players in both singles draws will receive seedings, ensuring they cannot face another seeded player before the third round.

Seedings for the 2026 US Open will be based on the official world rankings released on August 24.

Wildcards

Wildcard entries have not yet been announced.

• Men’s singles: To be confirmed
• Women’s singles: To be confirmed

Main Draw Composition

The singles draw will feature:

• 104 direct entrants
• 16 qualifiers
• 8 wildcards

Full US Open 2026 Schedule

Qualifying

• August 24-25: First qualifying round
• August 26: Second qualifying round
• August 27: Final qualifying round

Main Draw

• August 30 – September 1: First Round
• September 2-3: Second Round
• September 4-5: Third Round
• September 6-7: Round of 16
• September 8-9: Quarter-finals
• September 10: Women’s semi-finals
• September 11: Men’s semi-finals
• September 12: Women’s singles final
• September 13: Men’s singles final

Ranking Points

Men’s Singles

• Winner — 2,000
• Runner-up — 1,300
• Semi-finals — 800
• Quarter-finals — 400
• Round of 16 — 200
• Third Round — 100
• Second Round — 50
• First Round — 10

Women’s Singles

• Winner — 2,000
• Runner-up — 1,300
• Semi-finals — 780
• Quarter-finals — 430
• Round of 16 — 240
• Third Round — 130
• Second Round — 70
• First Round — 10

Prize Money

The official prize money breakdown for the 2026 US Open has yet to be announced.

Defending Champions

• Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz
• Women’s Singles: Aryna Sabalenka
• Men’s Doubles: Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos
• Women’s Doubles: Gabriela Dabrowski / Erin Routliffe
• Mixed Doubles: Sara Errani / Andrea Vavassori

US Open Champions This Century

Recent champions include some of the biggest names in tennis history.