Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina: How to watch the women's U.S. Open final, start time, where to stream and more

No. 1 seed and two-time defending U.S. Open champ Aryna Sabalenka will look to achieve the coveted three-peat win of the title on Saturday, but first she'll have to face off against No. 2 Elena Rybakina. Sabalanka and Rybakina have already gone head-to-head in a grand slam final this year, when Rybakina was victorious at the Australian Open. The women's singles final at the 2026 U.S. Open will kick off on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. The Sabalenka vs. Rybakina match will air on ESPN and stream on the ESPN Unlimited app.

How to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina at the 2026 U.S. Open:

Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, YouTube TV, DirecTV and more

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina match time:

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina play in the women's final on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. ET.

The ESPN suite of channels will cover the entirety of the 2026 U.S. Open. The Sabalenka vs. Rybakina match will air live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

ESPN Unlimited subscribers will be able to stream the entirety of the U.S. Open, too.

How to watch the 2026 U.S. Open without cable:

Men's Doubles Championship: Noon – 2 p.m. (ESPN App*)

Women's Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Women's Championship: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Women's Championship (Spanish): 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Men's Championship Preview: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ABC)

Men's Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Men's Championship: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (ABC)

Men's Championship (Spanish): 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)

Encore Presentation (Men's Championship): 9 p.m. – Midnight (ESPN2)

*Available on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers