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US Open 2026: Dates, Defending Champions, Field

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The 2026 US Open main draw runs August 30 to September 13 at Flushing Meadows, New York. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their titles; the listed purse is $90 million.

When and where

The **2026 US Open singles main draw runs August 30 through September 13** at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York — the 146th edition and the year's final Grand Slam.[1][2]

The encyclopedia entry lists total prize money of **$90,000,000**; Yahoo notes the tournament had not yet detailed the allocation at entry-list time.[1][2]

The field

**Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the defending champions.** Alcaraz — who beat Jannik Sinner in the 2025 final — returns after missing the French Open and Wimbledon with a wrist injury, per Yahoo's entry-list report. Sabalenka chases a third straight title, a feat last managed by Serena Williams (2012-2014).[1][2]

Yahoo's report adds that all three of 2026's women's major winners are entered — Elena Rybakina (Australian Open), Mirra Andreeva (Roland Garros) and Linda Noskova (Wimbledon) — plus former champions Gauff, Swiatek, Osaka and Raducanu. The U.S. leads all countries with 28 main-draw entrants.[1]

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The 2026 US Open main draw runs August 30 to September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.[1][2] 2 sources

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the defending singles champions.[1][2] 2 sources

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From here on: claims and speculation that are not cross-checked.

Total prize money is listed at $90,000,000 for the 146th edition.[2] single-source ×1 · encyclopedia entry (single source)

Alcaraz returns from a wrist injury that cost him the French Open and Wimbledon; 2026's three women's major winners (Rybakina, Andreeva, Noskova) are all entered; the U.S. has 28 main-draw players.[1] single-source ×1 · entry-list report (single source)

Timeline

  1. 2026-08-30

    Main draw begins at Flushing Meadows.[1][2]

  2. 2026-09-13

    Men's final — tournament concludes.[1][2]

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Frequently asked

When does the 2026 US Open start?

Main-draw play runs August 30 through September 13 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.[1][2]

Who are the defending champions?

Carlos Alcaraz (who beat Jannik Sinner in the 2025 final) and Aryna Sabalenka, who is chasing a third consecutive title — last done by Serena Williams in 2012-2014.[1][2]

How big is the prize pool?

The encyclopedia entry lists $90 million total; the detailed allocation had not been announced at entry-list time per Yahoo.[1][2]

Official links

Sources

  1. [1] Who is playing in 2026 US Open? Entry lists for men's, women's singles
    Yahoo Sports · 2026-08
  2. [2] 2026 US Open (tennis)
    Wikipedia (English) · 2026-08-18

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