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Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fanatics or novice sports watchers, the 2023 U.S. Open is packed with exciting moments. This year’s championship returns to Flushing Meadows in Queens, N.Y., on Monday (Aug. 28).

U.S. Open matches held at Louis Armstrong Stadium and Grandstand will begin at 11 a.m ET. Matches held at Arthur Ashe Stadium begin at noon. Night rounds start at 7 p.m. ET. Click here for the full 2023 U.S. Open schedule.

How long is the U.S. Open? The two-week event will be held from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

Keep reading for ways to stream the U.S. Open without cable and where to buy tickets.

How to Watch the 2023 U.S. Open from Anywhere

Coverage of the 2023 U.S. Open will be available on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, Tennis Channel and ABC. Matches will stream daily on ESPN+ from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

The Tennis Channel will air coverage from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Afternoon and primetime rounds will air on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN 2 from noon until 11 p.m.

If you already have cable, you can access the U.S. Open from your TV, phone or streaming device through your cable provider or log into the ESPN app and if you’re a cord-cutting tennis fan, ESPN+ is a good choice.

What is ESPN+? The platform costs $9.99 a month (or $99.99 annually) to stream live sporting events like the U.S. Open, Wimbledon and the Australian Open, in addition to ESPN originals such as The Captain, Al Davis vs. The NFL, Vick, Be Like Water, Breakaway, Dana White’s Contender Series, the entire 30 for 30 library, PPV events, UFC Fight Night, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA games, college basketball, golf, soccer and more.

To expand your streaming library, bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ for $13.99 a month.

Not interested in joining ESPN+? No worries. You can stream ESPN programs and live sporting events through platforms that offer live television, like Sling TV, which usually starts at $40 a month. Currently, Sling is half off for the first month, giving you instant access to dozens of live channels, 50 hours of DVR recordings and multiple device streams, for $20.

DirecTV Stream is another option for ESPN and other cable and local channels at an affordable price, plus there’s a free trial for five days. Monthly plans start at $74.99 a month, but you’ll save $30 over three months when you subscribe online via the link below.

Other streamers with access to ESPN and ESPN2: Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, Vidgo and YouTube TV. If you’re streaming from outside the U.S., ExpressVPN allows uses to access ESPN, ESPN+ and more.

Where to Buy Tickets to the 2023 U.S. Open

Last year’s U.S. Open saw record ticket sales as fans clamored to see Serena Williams play in what she says will be her final tournament. Tickets are in high demand this year as well, so it’s best to get them as early as possible.

Most of the U.S. Open tickets prices are around $84-153 and up at StubHub, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek, Game Time, Ticketmaster.

Purchase tickets to the 2023 U.S. Open via the link above.