The 2026 US Open Day 1 schedule is packed with first-round action on Sunday, August 30 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Both the men’s and women’s singles draws open, and several big names are set to appear on the show courts.
New York always delivers a loud opening day, and this year’s US Open Day 1 schedule has a solid mix of top seeds, American players and intriguing early matchups. Below is the full list of matches with times and courts. All times are Eastern.
Complete US Open Day 1 Schedule – Women’s Matches
| Time (ET) | Match | Court |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Barbora Krejcikova | Stadium 17 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Renata Zarazua vs. Polina Iatcenko | Court 6 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Talia Gibson vs. Donna Vekić | Court 5 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Jasmine Paolini vs. Veronika Erjavec | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Jessica Pegula vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 1:00 p.m. | Marta Kostyuk vs. Storm Hunter | Grandstand |
| 1:00 p.m. | Dayana Yastremska vs. Lucrezia Stefanini | Court 7 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Emma Navarro vs. Loïs Boisson | Grandstand |
| 7:00 p.m. | Elina Svitolina vs. Solana Sierra | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 9:00 p.m. | Venus Williams vs. Sofia Kenin | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
Venus Williams under the lights on Ashe is one of the biggest draws on the US Open Day 1 schedule. Pegula opens the main stadium in the early afternoon and will be looking for a clean start to her campaign.
Complete US Open Sunday Schedule – Men’s Matches
| Time (ET) | Match | Court |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | Pablo Carreño Busta vs. Jiří Lehečka | Grandstand |
| 11:00 a.m. | Dino Prižmić vs. Aleksandr Shevchenko | Court 10 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Yibing Wu vs. Adam Walton | Court 11 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Coleman Wong vs. Tommy Paul | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Daniil Medvedev vs. Hugo Gaston | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 2:30 p.m. | Miomir Kecmanović vs. Denis Shapovalov | Grandstand |
| 5:00 p.m. | Alex Michelsen vs. Federico Cina | Stadium 17 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Novak Djokovic vs. Mariano Navone | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 8:30 p.m. | J.J. Wolf vs. Alexander Bublik | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
Djokovic’s night session on Ashe headlines the men’s portion of the US Open Day 1 schedule. Medvedev also features in the afternoon on the main court, giving Ashe two heavyweight first-round matches on the same day.
What Stands Out on the Opening Day
The US Open Sunday schedule gives American fans several players to follow early. Jessica Pegula starts on Ashe, Tommy Paul plays on Armstrong, and Alex Michelsen appears later in the afternoon. Venus Williams vs. Sofia Kenin closes the night session and should draw a big crowd in New York.
On the men’s side, the combination of Medvedev in the afternoon and Djokovic at night makes for a strong first day on the biggest court. Shapovalov vs. Kecmanović on Grandstand also has the potential to turn into a lively match.
Courts and Timing Notes
Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium carry the featured matches throughout the day and night sessions. Grandstand and Stadium 17 also host several notable first-round meetings. Outer courts begin at 11 a.m. and continue through the afternoon.
The full US Open Sunday schedule is subject to small changes if earlier matches run long, but the order of play on the main courts is expected to hold. Heat and humidity can still play a role in longer matches, so players will need to manage their energy carefully.
Early Outlook for the First Round
Day 1 of the US Open is mostly about getting through the opening match cleanly. Top players usually take care of business, but the first round has produced surprises before. With the US Open Day 1 schedule now set, attention turns to which seeds look sharp and which ones struggle with the New York hard courts.
Results will start coming in from the outer courts by early afternoon, and the night session on Ashe is expected to run late. Fans following from home can catch the featured matches on the usual ESPN and Tennis Channel windows, with additional coverage available through the official US Open streaming options.
