QUEENS, N.Y. – World No. 2 and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes the spotlight against No. 8 Ben Shelton in the men’s quarterfinals at the US Open today – Tuesday, Sept. 8 – at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the UTSA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Here’s more information on how to watch the US Open on TV and streaming services.
- What: US Open men’s quarterfinals: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Ben Shelton
- When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
- Time: 8:10 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Arthur Ashe Stadium in UTSA Bilie Jean King National Tennis Center | Queens, N.Y.
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and ESPN Streaming
How do I watch US Open men’s quarterfinals for free?
The US Open men’s quarterfinals will broadcast live on ESPN and also stream on the ESPN app. You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer steep discounts on your first month. Finally, you can watch on Sling TV with Sling Orange daily passes at a low-cost.
What to expect for tonight’s match
After a lengthy hiatus due to a wrist injury, Alcaraz, a 7-time Grand Slam champion, is vying for his second consecutive US Open title and third overall. He has won three of his last four matches in straight sets. His serve may have slipped, but his mid-game ability is still as elite as they come.
The Spaniard dispatched Tommy Paul (6-4, 6-3, 6-4) in the fourth round. Alcaraz won 22 of his last 25 matches prior to his return at the US Open.
Shelton, winner of the National Bank Open, has been gaining steam, dropping just three sets in four matches. The American has not faced a ranked opponent in this tournament, let alone the caliber of Alcaraz.
Shelton was ousted in the third round of the U.S. Open last year, but reached the semifinals in 2023. It marks his second Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance in 2026.
Shelton and Alcaraz have met three times in their careers, with the defending US Open champion taking all three matches. Alcaraz last faced Shelton in the 2025 French Open, defeating him in four sets. Alcaraz won in straight sets at the Laver Cup in 2024 and the ATP Masters 1000 Canada in 2023.
