US Open Tickets

US Open tickets grant access to the loudest Grand Slam on the tennis tour, with the 2026 tournament marking the largest in the near 150-year history of the event. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will host 22 days of play from Sunday 23 August until Sunday 13 September. Fan Week and qualifying commence on Sunday 23 August, prior to the main draw on Sunday 30 August. Defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz will return, while Aryna Sabalenka looks to add a third successive title. Last year's event saw 1,144,562 spectators attend. US Open tickets can be purchased for any session, and we offer verified listings and buyer protection.

US Open Tournament Details

The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the tennis season. It is contested on DecoTurf hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Each singles draw features 128 players, consisting of 104 direct entries based on rankings, eight wildcards, and 16 qualifiers through Fan Week.

The US Open is unique among the four Grand Slams in terms of the energy and excitement of its crowds. Night sessions at Arthur Ashe Stadium create a very different experience compared to events at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. With 23,771 seats and floodlights, the stadium is filled with a raucous crowd who treat a five-set match like a big public spectacle rather than an intimate affair.

This year, the tournament will feature 22 days of competition, a new record for the USTA. The 2025 US Open saw 1,144,562 fans visit, marking the second consecutive year that attendance surpassed one million. Fans are able to enter the site for free on the seven days of Fan Week and on Thursday 10 September for Open for All Day.

US Open History

The inaugural US National Championship took place in 1881 at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1915, the championship moved to Forest Hills, New York, and later to its current home in Flushing Meadows in 1978. It has been contested on hard courts ever since.

The tournament is famous for its dramatic matches. Night matches often extend well past 1am, fans are close to the action on the court, and the noise of the surrounding city never quite stops.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to claim the 2025 men's singles title. Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive women's singles title and arrives in 2026 looking to add another. Only a few players have achieved this feat in the Open era.

US Open 2026 Dates

US Open Venues and Seating

The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is home to more than 20 courts, but only three of those courts really matter when it comes to tickets:

There is one key rule which applies to nearly everyone watching the tournament for the first time. If you have an Arthur Ashe ticket, you are admitted to all of the other courts on the grounds, but no other ticket gets you into Ashe. If you have a grounds pass, you can access Louis Armstrong, the Grandstand, Stadium 17, and the field courts on a first come first serve basis — that's it.

Another key rule relates to sessions. If you have a day session ticket, you can be inside until 6pm. If you have an evening ticket, you can't be inside until 6pm, but evening ticket holders can come and go until 10pm. The day session starts at 11am, but note that Arthur Ashe doesn't start at the same time as the rest of the grounds.

Players to Watch at the 2026 US Open

Jannik Sinner heads to the event as the world number one and Wimbledon champion, and has lost to Alcaraz in three grand slam finals. New York is where he will most want to make that right.

Carlos Alcaraz comes in as defending champion having won three of the last four grand slam events, though there are some injury concerns heading into the event. Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic are the next most credible players behind Sinner and Alcaraz.

For the women's event, Aryna Sabalenka is the clear favourite. Having won in both 2024 and 2025, she is chasing a third consecutive US Open title, something only a handful of players have managed in the Open era. She has the best hard-court record in New York on tour.

The Mixed Doubles Championship, which runs August 24-26 during Fan Week, has become a legitimate attraction in its own right, with Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori among the combinations this year.

Experience the US Open Live

Night session on Arthur Ashe is why people fly to New York for this. The roof, the lights, 23,771 people and a five-set match going past midnight create something no other Grand Slam comes close to.

The grounds are the rest of it. Both Louis Armstrong and the Grandstand provide better views than the upper levels of Arthur Ashe at a fraction of the cost, and on the outside courts you can stand just a few feet away from top-100 players. Early-round days with a grounds pass are the best deal in Grand Slam tennis — many matches going at once, and you decide where to be.

Getting there is easy. The 7 train and the Long Island Rail Road Port Washington Branch both stop at Mets–Willets Point, a brief stroll from the gate. Driving is an option but parking is limited, especially if the Mets are in town.

Two basic rules. One bag per person, no larger than 12-by-12-by-16 inches, and backpacks are prohibited except single-compartment drawstring bags. Reusable metal or plastic bottles up to 24 ounces are permitted; glass is not. There is no bag storage on the grounds.

100% Authentic US Open Tickets with Buyer Protection

Every listing is checked before it goes online, and payment is kept in escrow until the tickets are confirmed as delivered. If a seller doesn't show, the tickets don't match the description, or a session is cancelled, buyer protection steps in.

The US Open has a specific purchasing challenge. Sessions are sold months ahead of time through the USTA, the major ones sell out instantly, and the tournament's session format makes it easy to buy completely the wrong thing. A grounds pass does not give you access to Arthur Ashe. A day session ticket does not get you in at 7pm. Those differences aren't always clear on non-official sites.

Then there's the weather, which the US Open does better than most venues. Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong both feature retractable roofs, so play continues at those stadiums regardless. Grounds pass holders don't have that assurance, and rain can ruin an outside-court day completely.

US Open Ticket Prices

From free to four figures, the pricing spectrum is staggering.

Fan Week is free. Adults get onto the grounds during the 23-29 August period by registering a free Fan Access Pass online. Qualifying matches, practice sessions and the Mixed Doubles Championship are included. Open for All Day on 10 September is also free.

The cheapest paid entry is the grounds pass for the main draw, which is at its lowest for the early rounds and progresses upwards during the first week. You'll be able to watch matches on Armstrong, the Grandstand, Stadium 17 and the field courts.

Arthur Ashe sessions represent the top end of the pricing scale and are set by round. Day sessions for the early rounds are the most affordable, night sessions are significantly more and the second week escalates rapidly. Both finals are a separate market and are some of the priciest tickets in all of tennis.

Louis Armstrong is the middle tier, where you can secure a reserved seat in the roofed stadium but at a fraction of the cost of an Ashe ticket.

When to Buy US Open Tickets

The main draw begins on 30 August, meaning the tournament is just days away rather than weeks or months. The official USTA sale ended ages ago and the marquee sessions have already gone.

If you're interested in the finals on 12 and 13 September, or in Ashe night sessions during the second week, your only option is the resale market. These prices don't drop closer to the event; they go up, especially when the draw is released and a marquee semi-final is likely.

With grounds passes for the first week, there's plenty of inventory and prices are at their lowest for the initial few days. If you care about quantity of tennis rather than a specific court, the first Monday to Wednesday offers the most matches per ticket during the tournament.

As a planning matter, hotel rates in New York City escalate throughout the two weeks of the tournament. Additionally, the second weekend marks the beginning of the autumn conference season in the city. Reserve your hotel room at the same time as the tickets, not afterwards.

Latest US Open News

Fan Week kicked off on Sunday 23 August with Arthur Ashe Kids' Day. Qualifying began the next day along with the Mixed Doubles Championship. The main draw commences on Sunday 30 August.

This year's tournament will be the biggest ever put on by the USTA. The event runs for 22 days, featuring more competitive days than any prior year. Attendance last year stood at 1,144,562, a new record, and the second straight year the attendance exceeded a million.

This is the first year of ESPN's 12-year deal with the USTA that was announced in August 2024 and will run until 2037. All matches are broadcast live on either ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC in the United States, with Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes.

Carlos Alcaraz enters as defending champion after defeating Jannik Sinner in 2025, while Aryna Sabalenka looks to capture a third straight women's title. The women's final takes place on Saturday 12 September, and the men's final on Sunday 13 September.

FAQs

When is the 2026 US Open?

The tournament runs from Sunday 23 August to Sunday 13 September 2026. Fan Week and qualifying take place during the first week, the singles main draw begins on Sunday 30 August and the finals take place on 12 and 13 September.

What is the difference between a grounds pass and an Arthur Ashe ticket?

An Arthur Ashe ticket also grants access to all other courts on the grounds. A grounds pass allows entry to Louis Armstrong, the Grandstand, Stadium 17 and the field courts on a first-come, first-served basis. It does not give you access to Arthur Ashe.

Are there free days at the US Open?

There are eight free days: the seven days of Fan Week from 23-29 August come with a complimentary Fan Access Pass, as well as Open for All Day on Thursday 10 September.

How much are US Open tickets?

Fan Week is free with registration. A grounds pass for the main draw is the least expensive paid ticket, followed by Louis Armstrong, then Arthur Ashe sessions. The two finals represent a different market and will be among the most expensive tennis tickets sold globally.

What time do sessions start?

Day sessions begin at 11am, although Arthur Ashe does not open at the same time as the other courts. A day ticket admits you only until 6pm, and an evening ticket will not admit you before 6pm.

Who are the defending US Open champions?

Carlos Alcaraz is the defending men's champion after defeating Jannik Sinner in four sets in 2025. Aryna Sabalenka captured the women's title for the second year running and is seeking a third title in 2026.

How do I get to the US Open?

Take the 7 subway line or the Long Island Rail Road Port Washington Branch to the Mets–Willets Point station, which is a short walk from the grounds. There is limited parking near Flushing Meadows, particularly on New York Mets home game dates.

What happens if it rains?

Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have retractable roofs, so play continues in those venues regardless of the weather. The outside courts have no cover, so grounds pass holders are exposed to rain delays.

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