Archive · 29 Aug 2026
ESPN Brings RedZone-Style Multi-Court Coverage to US Open
ESPN is creating a new way to watch the U.S. Open.
The service will show what is happening on all 16 courts at the same time.
A special team will decide which match deserves attention.
They may show famous players or less well-known players on the outer courts.
A match involving unfamiliar players could be shown if it reaches an exciting point.
The idea is similar to NFL RedZone, which moves between football games.
The tennis broadcast will include some advertisements.
ESPN plans to offer the service from August 30 to September 4.
ESPN is launching “RedZone at the U.S. Open,” a new tennis streaming service.
The service will monitor all 16 courts and matches happening simultaneously.
A dedicated team will switch between matches to highlight the most important moments.
Coverage is scheduled from August 30 through September 4 during the singles main draw.
ESPN drew inspiration from NFL RedZone after acquiring rights to the RedZone brand.
- Who
- ESPN is launching the service, with a dedicated broadcast team selecting the action shown.
- What
- A streaming option called “RedZone at the U.S. Open” will provide curated coverage of 16 courts at once.
- When
- The service is scheduled to run from August 30 through September 4, during the singles main draw.
- Where
- The coverage will focus on the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows in New York.
- Why
- ESPN says the service is intended to ensure viewers see the most important moments across the tournament’s matches.
- Service
- RedZone at the U.S. Open
- Broadcaster
- ESPN
- Court coverage
- All 16 courts and 16 matches happening at a given moment
- Scheduled dates
- August 30 through September 4
- Editorial approach
- A dedicated team will switch between matches based on the importance of live moments
- Advertising
- The broadcast will include some advertisements
- Broadcast agreement
- ESPN signed a deal with the United States Tennis Association in 2024 to continue showing the tournament until 2037