Williams–Alcaraz Pair Headlines US Open 2026 Mixed Doubles, With Free Streaming Tips

The 2026 US Open mixed doubles tournament runs Aug. 25–26 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with a $1 million prize and features stars like Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz with Serena Williams. ESPN networks (ESPN2 and ESPN) will air the matches, with streaming options for cord-cutters via DIRECTV’s free trial or Sling TV passes. The schedule on Aug. 25 starts around 10 a.m. ET, including Williams–Alcaraz on Arthur Ashe, with the final set for Aug. 26; defending champions Errani/Vavassori and Pegula/Fritz are among the other pairs, and matches are described as best-of-three sets (a set needing four games to win in the article).