The 2026 US Open has reached the point where every singles match can reshape the tournament. Quarterfinals begin at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, September 8, and continue on Wednesday, September 9, with the remaining eight men and eight women competing for semifinal places.
This guide focuses on the confirmed tournament framework rather than guessing at results. Court assignments and exact player order can change, so readers should use the official schedule of play for the final lineup before each session.
US Open quarterfinal dates and session times
The official US Open tournament schedule divides the singles quarterfinals across two days:
- Tuesday, September 8: men's and women's singles quarterfinals in the day and evening sessions.
- Wednesday, September 9: remaining men's and women's singles quarterfinals, followed by a separate evening men's quarterfinal session.
On Tuesday, the day session is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, while the evening session begins at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Wednesday's day session also starts at 11:30 a.m., with the evening men's quarterfinal listed for 7:30 p.m.
These times refer to the scheduled start of play in Arthur Ashe Stadium. A long opening match can push the following contest later, which is why fans should check live status rather than relying only on a fixed clock time.
US Open quarterfinal times around the world
New York observes Eastern Daylight Time during the tournament. The main session times convert approximately as follows:
- London: 4:30 p.m. for the 11:30 a.m. session; midnight for the 7 p.m. session.
- Central Europe: 5:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. the following day.
- India: 9 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. the following day.
- Singapore: 11:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. the following day.
- Sydney: 1:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. the following day.
Daylight-saving rules can affect conversions, so viewers outside the United States should confirm the time shown by their local broadcaster or the official US Open app.
Why the quarterfinal stage is different
The singles draws are now reduced to eight players each. There is no room for a recovery round: one loss ends the campaign, while one win guarantees a place in the final four.
The men's singles event remains best-of-five sets, so physical recovery becomes especially important after more than a week of competition. The women's event is best-of-three sets, but the compressed second-week schedule still rewards players who have spent less time on court and managed difficult moments efficiently.
Conditions also change between the day and night sessions. Afternoon heat can speed up fatigue, while the cooler evening air may alter the way the ball travels. Arthur Ashe Stadium's roof can also affect sound, humidity and the atmosphere if weather forces it to close.
What else is happening on September 8 and 9?
The quarterfinals are the headline attraction, but the tournament is much bigger than the two singles draws. The official schedule includes men's and women's doubles, wheelchair competition and junior events across the grounds.
Tuesday includes men's doubles third-round matches and women's doubles quarterfinals. Wednesday adds men's doubles quarterfinals and women's doubles semifinals, alongside early rounds in wheelchair singles and more junior competition.
That broader programme matters to spectators with grounds access. Even when Arthur Ashe Stadium is between sessions, competitive matches continue across the outer courts.
How to follow the matches accurately
Broadcast rights vary by country. The most reliable approach is to check the official US Open website or app, then use the rights-holding broadcaster in your region. The tournament app offers live scores, point-by-point updates, draws, player statistics and court assignments.
Avoid unofficial streams and social posts that advertise a match time without naming the time zone. The official order of play remains the best source because weather, match duration and late court changes can all affect the schedule.
What comes after the quarterfinals?
Women's singles semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, September 10. The men's semifinals follow on Friday, September 11. The women's final is set for Saturday, September 12, and the men's final closes the tournament on Sunday, September 13.
That sequence gives quarterfinal winners only a short recovery window. It also turns the second week into a test of preparation: treatment, sleep, practice load and tactical planning can matter almost as much as form.
The bottom line
The US Open singles quarterfinals take place across September 8 and 9 in New York, with day and night sessions on both days. Fans should treat published session times as the starting framework and confirm the final order of play on the official tournament channels.
For more global competition coverage, visit the Sports section and read our guide to the World Cup 2026 48-team format.
