Sky Sports extends US Open coverage through 2030 after audience rise
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Sky Sports has finalized a three-year contract extension to maintain live coverage of the US Open until 2030. The announcement is expected to occur when the singles events commence next week at Flushing Meadows. The extension follows notable viewer engagement, with Sky's tennis audience in 2025 comprising 60% female viewers, significantly influenced by Emma Raducanu's 2021 victory.
- •Sky Sports secures US Open coverage until 2030.
- •Contract extension follows increased female viewership.
- •60% of Sky's tennis audience in 2025 were women.
- •Emma Raducanu's 2021 win boosted interest significantly.
- •Announcement set for the start of singles next week.
- 9:22 AMThe Guardian Sport — Sky Sports agrees US Open contract extension after boost in female audience figures
"Raducanu’s 2021 win played big role in Sky interest Sky’s tennis audience in 2025 was 60% female Sky Sports has agreed a new deal to extend its live coverage of the US Open. The three-year contract extension, which is set to be announced when the singles from Flushing Meadows begin next week, will keep the US Open live on Sky until 2030. Continue reading...
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