Court sequence matters
Order of play is not just another name for a schedule. It explains which matches are assigned to each court and in what sequence. If your match is third on a court, the first two matches decide the real start window.
Order of play
Tennis Order of Play Today: Courts, Match Timing & Viewing Guide
A court-sequence guide for understanding how today's matches are placed, delayed and verified before viewing.
Last updated: August 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM UTC. Date context: August 28, 2026.
Real match dataPulled from the tennis match API. No invented matchups.
Today's tennis schedule dashboard
Use this page when you care about match order, court movement and why a listed time can change after the day begins.
This page does not claim a match is live unless the match feed marks it live.
13
Marked live
167
Upcoming
0
Delayed / suspended
Editorial guide
Not before does not mean exactly at
A 'not before' time protects fans from expecting an earlier start, but it does not guarantee the match will begin at that minute. The court may still be occupied, weather may interrupt play or the tournament may adjust the session.
Court changes and coverage
When a match moves courts, viewing availability can change too. A broadcaster may show a stadium court but not an outside court, so court reassignment is both a timing issue and a coverage issue.
Final verification routine
Before you settle in, compare this page with the tournament order of play, the match page and your broadcaster's schedule. That routine is safer than trusting one static start time from earlier in the day.
Today's matches
Live and upcoming tennis matches
Live nowITF
J. Vrba vs O. Shimanov
M15 Champaign, IL
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 04:30 PM
Score: 0-6, 7-6
Live nowITF
Bobo/ Giamichelle vs Gagliardo/ Valente
M15 Mar Del Plata (Argentina)
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:00 PM
Score: 6-5
Live nowWTA
Y. Yuan vs M. Stoiana
US Open
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:15 PM
Score: 3-6, 6-4, 1-2
Live nowATP
Y. Bu vs F. Cina
US Open
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:15 PM
Score: 6-3, 4-6, 4-4
Live nowITF
R. Bertrand vs M. Domenc
M15 Monastir 28
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:30 PM
Score: 5-7, 1-3
Live nowITF
Lock/ Sahtali vs Longwe-Smit/ Van Aken
M15 Monastir 28
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:30 PM
Score: 6-5
Live nowITF
M. Mesarovic vs P. Stearns
M15 Champaign, IL
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:30 PM
Score: 4-4
Live nowWTA
E. Kalieva vs V. Valdmannova
US Open
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:40 PM
Score: 5-7, 6-4
Live nowITF
C. Brace vs A. Candiotto
W35 Barueri (Brazil)
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 05:55 PM
Score: 6-3, 3-1
Live nowATP
Arribage/ Guinard vs Krajicek/ Mektic
Winston-Salem
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 06:05 PM
Score: 6-4, 1-4
Live nowITF
Dhokia/ Jones vs Elamin/ Nagoudi
M15 Monastir 28
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 07:00 PM
Score: 6-3, 0-1
Live nowCHALLENGER
Hozumi/ Martins vs Haverlag/ Radisic
Philadelphia (Usa)
Time: Fri, Aug 28, 07:10 PM
Score: 0-2
Tournament context
Tournaments appearing in today's data
M15 Champaign, ILM15 Mar Del Plata (Argentina)US OpenM15 Monastir 28W35 Barueri (Brazil)Winston-SalemPhiladelphia (Usa)M15 Hurghada 6 (Egypt)
Schedule check
How to use this page
Start with live and upcoming matches, open the match page for context, then confirm the final court time with the tournament order of play.
Legal viewing
Where to watch
Watch options depend on your country, tournament and broadcaster rights. Use our viewing guides to find legal routes before the match starts.
Related tennis pages
FAQ
What does order of play mean?
It is the tournament's planned court sequence for the day, showing which matches are scheduled on each court and in what order.
Why did my match move courts?
Court moves can happen because of weather, long matches, ticketed session planning, withdrawals or tournament scheduling decisions.
Can a court change affect streaming?
Yes. Some providers cover only selected courts, so a court move can change whether legal video is available.