US tennis player Serena Williams reacts as she play with Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova against New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and Mexico's Giuliana Olmos during the women's doubles round of 16 match at the WTA500 Berlin Tennis Open tournament in Berlin on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesThe 2026 U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championship runs August 25-26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.The team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz headline the field along with Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic.This will mark Williams’ competitive return to the U.S. Open, where she last played in 2022. The 23-time Grand Slam and six-time U.S. Open singles champion won the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles title in 1998, with Max Mirnyi. The Mixed Doubles Championship will begins on Monday, August 24, with an eight-team Qualifying competition played on Grandstand, beginning at 11 a.m. The Main Draw first round and quarterfinals will be played on Tuesday, August 25, in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, with the Armstrong matches free to attend. The semifinals and finals will be played in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, August 26, beginning at 7 p.m.Here’s how to watch: Tuesday, August 2510:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Early Rounds on ESPN23:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Additional coverage on ESPNWednesday, August 267:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Mixed Doubles Semifinals on ESPN29:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Mixed Doubles Championship Final on ESPN (and ESPN+)Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus and Serbia's Novak Djokovic play mixed-doubles together during a charity event on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on January 11, 2024 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship starting on January 14. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP via Getty Images) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —AFP via Getty ImagesMORE FOR YOUThe latest competitor field is below. 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship – Confirmed TeamsMAIN DRAWDIRECT ENTRANTSAryna Sabalenka and Novak DjokovicJessica Pegula and Taylor FritzIga Swiatek and Casper RuudBelinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli Amanda Anisimova and Learner TienDiana Shnaider and TBAWILD CARDSSara Errani and Andrea VavassoriAlex Eala and Felix Auger-AliassimeLeylah Fernandez and Frances TiafoeTaylor Townsend and Alexander ZverevElina Svitolina and Gael MonfilsSerena Williams and Carlos AlcarazJakub Mensik and Karolina MuchovaEmma Navarro and Tommy PaulQUALIFIERS (2)QUALIFYING DIRECT ENTRANTS*Katerina Siniakova and Henry PattenGabriela Dabrowski and Harri HeliövaaraLuisa Stefani and Neal SkupskiAleksandra Krunic and Mate PavicKristina Mladenovic and Marcelo ArevaloErin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool WILD CARDS Mirra Andreeva and Andrey RublevPeyton Stearns and Christian Harrison