What you should know
- Discounted tickets to US Open Main Draw matches available on a first-come, first-served basis starting Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.
- New York City residents can purchase up to two tickets to watch world-class tennis at usopen.org/NYCtickets
- Announcement builds on Mamdani administration’s efforts to make major sporting events, including the World Cup, accessible to all New Yorkers
NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced 1,000 discounted tickets to the US Open, giving more New Yorkers the opportunity to watch world-class tennis in their own backyard and making the US Open Main Draw more accessible to New York City residents.
The 1,000 tickets will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. at usopen.org/NYCtickets. New York City residents can purchase up to two tickets at $100 each to Main Draw matches taking place from Sunday, Aug. 30, through Tuesday, Sept. 8. Tickets include seats in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium as well as grounds passes, giving New Yorkers the opportunity to see the world’s best players compete across Main Draw matches.
“This summer, we have shown again and again that sports belong to the people. From the World Cup to track and field championships, we have opened stadium doors to some of the biggest sporting events in the world so more New Yorkers can enjoy them. Today, we are doubling down on that work by making the US Open more affordable for New Yorkers,” said Mayor Mamdani. “If the world’s best tennis players are coming to our city, New Yorkers should be able to see them play.”
“We want as many people as possible to experience tennis and the US Open, and this additional Main Draw ticket access for New Yorkers only strengthens that commitment,” said USTA CEO Craig Tiley. “The US Open already offers eight days of free grounds admission. Great crowds of fans and families are coming out to see the best players in the world practice up close, watch world-class competition with Qualifying and Mixed Doubles and experience much more during our free-to-attend Fan Week. Access to tennis will always be our priority, and we’re proud to be able to deliver this Main Draw ticket offer to the residents of New York — the home of the US Open for more than 100 years.”
One of the most-attended annual sporting events in the world, the US Open generates more than $1.2 billion in economic impact and employs more than 7,000 people each year. The US Open welcomed nearly 1.2 million attendees in 2025 and is watched by more than 200 million people in 200 countries and territories around the world. It is played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which is open to the public for tennis programming and court rentals the rest of the year.
Today’s announcement builds on Mayor Mamdani’s commitment to making sports more accessible to New Yorkers, including:
- Securing 1,000 affordable tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches;
- Making all World Cup FanFests across the five boroughs free to New Yorkers;
- Offering a $26 meal deal at nearly 900 restaurants;
- Creating free Soccer Streets and 24/7 World Cup pitches;
- Delivering 600 free tickets to the Knicks championship ceremony;
- Showing Knicks playoff games for free on hundreds of LinkNYC screens across the city;
- Extending field lighting this summer, adding 4,000 hours of play on basketball courts, soccer fields and other athletic fields citywide.
The administration has also secured affordable tickets to Gotham FC matches and free tickets to the USA Track & Field Outdoor and Para National Championships, continuing its effort to ensure that New Yorkers — regardless of their income or ZIP code — can experience the sports they love.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit usopen.org/NYCtickets.
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