The US Open is set to stay on ESPN for the foreseeable future, following a new 12-year agreement announced by ESPN on Wednesday. The deal, reportedly priced at $2.04 billion, extends ESPN’s rights to the tournament through 2037, equating to around $170 million annually.
Previously set to expire after 2025, ESPN’s new deal grants exclusive rights in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, along with expanded streaming rights and coverage on ABC for the tournament’s Middle and Final Sundays.
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro expressed pride in the long-standing partnership with the USTA, highlighting ESPN’s dedication to showcasing premier sporting events like the US Open and its commitment to gender equality in sports.
With the US Open’s increased value attributed to factors like its favorable time zone and broad domestic appeal, ESPN’s investment signals confidence in the future of tennis and the emergence of new stars post-retirement of legends like Federer, Williams, and Nadal.
ESPN’s extensive tennis coverage also includes Wimbledon and the Australian Open, while the French Open is set to move to TNT in 2025 under a new broadcasting deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.