The 2023 US Open tennis tournament is set to take place from August 28th to September 10th, with Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek aiming to defend their titles from the previous year. This article will discuss the broadcasting rights for the US Open in Ireland and the UK, as well as provide information on how to access live coverage of the tournament in New York.
Starting with the tournament schedule, the 2023 US Open will begin on Monday, August 28th, and conclude with the men’s singles final on Sunday, September 10th. During the first week, there will be two sessions each day, with the day session starting at 11:00 am (4 pm Ireland/UK) and the night session at 7:00 pm (12:00 pm Ireland/UK). From the quarterfinals onwards, day sessions will begin at 12:00 pm (5 pm Ireland/UK).
In terms of broadcasting rights, Sky Sports announced in December 2022 that they had secured a new five-year deal (2023-2027) with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for exclusive rights to broadcast the US Open in Ireland and the UK. This means that in order to watch the 2023 tournament, viewers will need to subscribe to Sky Sports.
One way to subscribe to Sky Sports is through NOW TV, which offers daily or monthly Sky Sports passes. These passes provide access to 11 Sky Sports channels, including coverage of the 2023 US Open Tennis tournament. NOW TV subscriptions offer the advantage of no long contracts and the ability to stream content on various devices such as laptops, tablets, Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire Stick.
Moving on to the tournament schedule for singles matches, the women’s singles final will take place on Saturday, September 9th, while the men’s singles final is scheduled for Sunday, September 10th. The article includes a table outlining the rounds and corresponding dates of the tournament, starting from the first round on Monday, August 28th, and culminating in the men’s and women’s finals.
Additionally, the article includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section addressing common queries related to the US Open coverage. One question addresses the channels broadcasting the US Open in 2023, clarifying that Sky Sports holds the exclusive rights for New York, providing live coverage of the men’s and women’s tournaments, including doubles, mixed doubles, junior, and wheelchair competitions. Another question addresses whether Eurosport will cover the US Open, stating that Eurosport will cover the tournament in various European countries but not in Ireland or the UK. The final question in the FAQ section lists the confirmed commentators and pundits for the 2023 US Open, including Emma Paton, Feliciano Lopez, Jamie Murray, Jo Konta, Jonathan Overend, Jordanne Whiley, Karthi Gnanasegaram, Laura Robson, Marion Bartoli, Martina Navratilova, and Tim Henman.
In conclusion, the 2023 US Open will feature exciting matches as players vie for the championship titles. To watch the tournament in Ireland and the UK, viewers will need to subscribe to Sky Sports, which can be done through NOW TV. With exclusive broadcasting rights, Sky Sports ensures comprehensive coverage of the US Open, making it a must-have for tennis enthusiasts.
