This means standard Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream the event live without needing an ESPN bundle. The event will also be televised nationally on ESPN2. For tennis fans in the UK, Sky Sports Tennis will be the channel to watch Federer's return live.

QUEENS, N.Y. - Tennis legend Roger Federer returns to the hallowed grounds of the US Open court for two rare exhibition matches today – Tuesday, Aug. 25 – at the UTSA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Tennis legend Roger Federer made a triumphant return to New York City as stars like Anna Wintour, Savanna Guthrie and more gathered for the US Open exhibition match “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug. 25, 2026.

2026 US Open Fan Week got off to a brilliant start with appearances by Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz.

The tennis great admitted he missed out “on so many chances” in a match that brought a halt to his legendary run in the tournament.

Roger Federer returned to the US Open on Wednesday for the first time since 2019 to feature in two exhibition events during Fan Week. | Tennis News

Serena Williams, Roger Federer, John McEnroe, and Carlos Alcaraz, to name a few