You can watch the 2025 US Open live on 9Now, streaming for free from August 24 to September 7, 2025. The free stream includes English commentary and coverage of the all-important matches at the tournament.
The Australian platform will stream every serve, ace and rally live from New York as Sinner, Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Gauff all grace the court. But how can you watch the US Open free from anywhere? Can you get the free 9Now stream in the U.S., U.K. and Canada too? And what phones is the app available on?
Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch US Open tennis free on 9Now...
How to watch US Open free on 9Now
9Network has teamed up with 9Now to broadcast the main feed of the US Open.
You don't need a any subscription to watch their select games live.
New to 9Now? Register for a free account or download the app on your mobile device.
OUTSIDE Australia? ACCESS 9NOW FROM ANYWHERE WITH A VPN.
We used it to watch the French Open earlier in the season. The quality is good, and worthy of one of the tennis season's biggest matches.
How to watch US Open on 9Now from anywhere
9Now is only broadcasting the US Open for free in Australia.
Tennis lovers traveling or working outside Australia will need to use a VPN to access 9Now's free US Open stream in the U.S.A, U.K. and Canada.
There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock 9Now and stream tennis from New York like a pro...
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the US Open on 9Now.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free US Open stream on 9Now, choose 'Australia' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 9Now, sign in, and watch US Open tennis on 9Now for free.
What will 9Now's coverage include?
9Now's "Wide World of Sports" is covering the US Open live from New York. While you won't be able to watch every match on the platform, they will show the key games for each day so you aren't going to miss out on watching your favorite stars.
Prime-time coverage will be "live and free on the 9Network, with every match live and on demand with two courts in 4K on Stan Sport."
Coverage will begin each day at at 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST / 1 a.m. AEST (day later), accompanied by expert analysis from an "all-star team" including Todd Woodbridge and Jelena Dokic. They'll also be joined by Sam McClure and Georgie Parker.
Which devices can I watch the US Open on 9Now with?
You can use 9Now to watch the US Opem on a range of devices:
Android phones and tablets (Android OS 5 and newer)
Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or later)
Chrome (latest two versions)
Firefox (latest two versions)
Safari (latest two versions)
Mozilla (latest two versions)
Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD)
Android TV
Chromecast (including Chromecast with Google TV)
LG Smart TV (webOS 4 or higher)
Foxtel iQ
Freeview
Fetch TV (Gen 3 or newer)
Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+ , Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streambar)
Hisense TV
Mobile apps - download the 9Now app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android).
Is 9Now the best way to watch the US Open 2025?
Nine Network has been the "exclusive broadcaster of the US Open in Australia" since 2022. offering extensive coverage of the tournament on its free channels (Channel Nine, 9Go and 9GEM) as well as on its on-demand streaming service, 9Now.
There have been no major complaint about its streaming quality. The free-to-air coverage is HD with 4K streaming available over on the Nine Entertainment-owned Stan Sports platform.
As of 2024, Nine says it "2.7 million viewers" watched the Olympic Games, including tennis, exclusively on the platform, which certainly sounds worthy of this year's US Open.
Of course, for the best streaming experience, 9Now says "you need a minimum of 0.6 Mbps." If you want to get the best out of the US Open, 9Now recommends "1.8 mbps for good picture quality."
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