How to Watch Novak Djokovic vs. Alexei Popyrin at the 2024 US Open: Start Time, TV Channel, Live Stream

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Novak Djokovic faces Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the 2024 US Open. Here's how to watch today's match.

The third round of the 2024 US Open is in full swing as Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title. Tonight, the Serb superstar will face Australia's Alexei Popyrin at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Djokovic reached the third round when Laslo Djere had to retire in the third set of the second round match. The No. 2 seed was leading his Serbian countryman 6-4, 6-4, 2-0. Novak and Popyrin are now meeting for the third time at Grand Slams this year, with Djokovic winning in four sets at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Don't miss a second of the action on the hardcourt tonight. Here's how to watch Novak Djokovic vs. Alexei Popyrin at the US Open 2024, including the full tournament schedule and all the best livestream options.

When is the Djokovic vs. Popyrin US Open match?

Novak Djokovic will take on Alexei Popyrin in the US Open on Friday, August 30, 2024. The match is scheduled to start around 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).

How to Watch Novak Djokovic vs. Alexei Popyrin Without Cable

The 2024 US Open third round match between Novak Djokovic and Alexei Popyrin is airing on ESPN. If you don't have cable, the best ways to watch the US Open is with ESPN+ or with a live TV streaming service like Sling TV and FuboTV.

Watch the 2024 US Open on Sling TV

One of the most cost-effective ways to stream the US Open and sports this fall is through a subscription to Sling TV. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Orange package with ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN 3 down to just $20 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30.

Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording any US Open matches if you're not home to watch them live.

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US Open with Sling TV

Regularly $40 for Sling TV's Orange plan, you can sign up for $20 right now to catch the US Open on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3.

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Watch the 2024 US Open for free on FuboTV

You can watch the 2024 US Open for free on FuboTV. With Fubo's sports-focused live TV streaming service, you'll have access to ESPN, Tennis Channel and over 180 other channels to stream every US Open match along with the NFL regular season. Fubo comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and has a seven-day free trial. To watch the US Open without cable, start your free trial of Fubo below. 

US Open with FuboTV

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US Open with FuboTV

Fubo carries ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and Tennis Channel, along with hundreds of other channels to watch live TV and sports. Watch the US Open live and save $30 on your first month of streaming.

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Watch the 2024 US Open on ESPN+

All US Open matches will stream live on ESPN+, making ESPN's streaming service a budget-friendly alternative to the streaming packages above. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, or computer. At only $10.99 per month, ESPN+ is gentle on your budget. You can also save over 15% with an ESPN+ Annual Plan at $109.99 per year and bundle it with Disney+ and Hulu for only $4 more per month.

US Open with ESPN+

US Open with ESPN+
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US Open with ESPN+

ESPN+ will serve as the streaming home of the 2024 US Open, featuring every match this year.

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What channel is the 2024 US Open on?

ESPN is the exclusive home of the 2024 US Open with every match of the Grand Slam streaming on ESPN+ this year. Coverage will also air across ESPN2, ESPN3, and ESPN Deportes. 

From the first round through the quarterfinals, the Tennis Channel will broadcast a pregame show, Live at the US Open, previewing the day. Find the full US Open broadcast schedule below to make sure you don't miss a minute of all the action.

2024 US Open Schedule

Men's and women's singles competition: Monday, August 26 through Sunday, September 8

Doubles and mixed doubles competition: Begins Wednesday, August 28

Mixed doubles final: Thursday, September 5

Women's doubles final: Friday, September 6

Men's doubles final: Saturday, September 7

Women's singles final: Saturday, September 7 at 4 p.m. ET

Men's singles final: Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. ET

2024 US Open Full Broadcast Schedule

All times Eastern.

Friday, August 30

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Third Round: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Third Round: 6 - 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open: Third Round: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Third Round (Spanish): 5:30 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, August 31

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Third Round: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open: Third Round: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Third Round (Spanish): 5:30 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Sunday, September 1

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Round of 16: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (ESPN)

Round of 16: 3-6 p.m. (ABC)

Round of 16: 6- 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 5:30 - 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Monday, September 2

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Round of 16: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open: Round of 16: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Tuesday, September 3

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 12 - 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open:Quarterfinals: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 12 - 5 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Wednesday, September 4

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 9-11 a.m. (Tennis Channel)

All matches, all courts: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals: 12 - 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Primetime at the US Open:Quarterfinals: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN)

Round of 16 (Spanish): 12 - 5 p.m., 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Thursday, September 5

All matches, all courts: 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Mixed Doubles Championship*: 3-5 p.m. (ESPN2)

Women's Singles Semifinals: 7 - 11 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)

Friday, September 6

Women's Doubles Championship*: 12 - 2 p.m. (ESPN2)

All matches, all courts: 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Men's Singles Semifinals #1: 3 - 6 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)

Men's Singles Semifinals #2: 7-10 p.m. (ESPN / ESPN Deportes)

Saturday, September 7

Men's Doubles Championship: 12 - 2 p.m. (ESPN3)

All matches, all courts: 12 - 11 p.m. (ESPN3 & ESPN+)

Women's Final Preview Show: 3:30-4 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Women's Singles Championship: 4 - 7 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 7-8 p.m. (Tennis Channel)

Sunday, September 8

Men's Final Preview Show: 1 - 2 p.m. (ABC)

Men's Final Preview Show: 1:30-2 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Men's Singles Championship: 2-5:30 p.m. (ABC / ESPN Deportes)

Tennis Channel Live at the US Open: 7 - 8 p.m. (Tennis Channel)

Men's Singles Final (Encore): 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

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