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How to Buy US Open Tennis Tickets

The US Open is the final tennis Grand Slam of the year, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, from late August into mid-September. Tickets are sold by session and by venue, and demand is high — so understanding the ticket structure before you buy saves money and avoids fakes.

Where to buy US Open Tennis tickets

  • Ticketmaster is the official fan ticket marketplace of the US Open — buy primary tickets and verified resale at ticketmaster.com/usopentennis or via usopen.org.
  • The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center box office sells tickets in person during the tournament.
  • On Location is the official hospitality/experience-package provider, offering premium seating and the Blue Room club inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • Ticketmaster's Verified Resale is the official resale channel; StubHub and Gametime also operate but are not official.

The buying process

Decide what to watch. Tickets are split by venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium (main show court, also includes grounds access), Louis Armstrong Stadium (smaller reserved-seat stadium), Grandstand (smallest, day sessions only), and a Grounds Pass (general admission to the grounds and outer courts but NOT Arthur Ashe).

Pick a session. Most days have a separate day session and night session, each needing its own ticket. Early rounds pack many matches across courts; later rounds have fewer but bigger matches.

Watch the sale calendar. For 2026 the American Express presale ran May 26–27 and general on-sale opened May 28 — months ahead of the August event.

Consider a ticket plan. The US Open sells multi-session plans (from three-day plans up to full two-week Arthur Ashe plans); subscribers can resell sessions they can't use.

Buy through an official channel and use mobile tickets. Purchase limits apply (generally up to 8 per session type per date).

If a session is sold out, check Ticketmaster Verified Resale — tickets are often listed up to about an hour after the first match begins.

Resale & secondary tickets

Official resale runs through Ticketmaster's Verified Resale, where subscribers and other holders relist seats. Reputable secondary sites like StubHub and Gametime also sell US Open tickets but aren't official partners — prices there move with demand and can run well above (or occasionally below) face value, especially for marquee night sessions and the second week. Buying official or verified-resale avoids counterfeit risk.

How much do tickets cost?

Prices vary sharply by venue, session and round (figures are a guide, not a quote). Grounds Pass: roughly from US$65 for early sessions. Arthur Ashe: starting prices from the low US$40s for some upper-level seats, with most seats far higher and early-round ranges reported around US$115–US$366. Louis Armstrong from roughly US$139; Grandstand from roughly US$180. Night sessions and second-week matches command the highest prices.

Insider tips

  • Buy early — the Amex presale and the general on-sale (late May 2026) give the best selection before resale prices climb.
  • For a first visit, a Grounds Pass is the best value — but note it does NOT include Arthur Ashe.
  • Qualifying week ("Fan Week") traditionally offers free grounds admission — a low-cost way to see pros up close. Check usopen.org for dates.
  • Day sessions in early rounds give the most tennis per dollar; night sessions are pricier with fewer, higher-profile matches.
  • Louis Armstrong and Grandstand offer reserved seating at lower cost than Arthur Ashe.
  • Use official mobile tickets and only buy through Ticketmaster/usopen.org or Verified Resale.

US Open Tennis tickets available now

52 priced events, from EUR 89. Prices convert to your currency at checkout.

US Open (tennis – Grand Slam) - New York City, NY

27 Aug 2026 · New York City, NY

EUR 89

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round: Session 1 – Grandstand Only

30 Aug 2026 · New York City, NY

EUR 472

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round: Session 2 – Arthur Ashe

30 Aug 2026 · New York City, NY

EUR 172

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round: Session 2 – Armstrong

30 Aug 2026 · New York City, NY

EUR 260

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round: Session 1 – Arthur Ashe

30 Aug 2026 · New York City, NY

EUR 397

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round: Session 1 – Armstrong

30 Aug 2026 · New York City, NY

EUR 502

Travelling from Australia? Read our US Open Tennis from Australia guide for flights, visas and timing.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I buy US Open tickets to be safe?

Through official channels: Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com/usopentennis), usopen.org, the on-site box office, or On Location for hospitality. For resale, use Ticketmaster Verified Resale. This avoids counterfeit tickets, a real risk on unofficial sites.

What's the difference between a Grounds Pass and a stadium ticket?

A Grounds Pass is general admission to the grounds and outer courts and gives access to Louis Armstrong and Grandstand general-admission areas, but does NOT include Arthur Ashe. Arthur Ashe, Louis Armstrong and Grandstand tickets are reserved seats in those courts (Arthur Ashe also includes grounds access).

Do day and night sessions need separate tickets?

Yes. Most days have a separate day and night session, each requiring its own ticket. Night sessions are pricier with fewer, higher-profile matches; early-round day sessions offer the most matches for the money.

When do tickets go on sale?

For 2026 the Amex presale ran May 26–27 and general on-sale opened May 28 — months before the August event. Buy early for the best selection and to beat resale price climbs, especially for night sessions and second-week matches.

Do Australians need a visa for the US Open?

Generally no full visa for tourism. Australians travel under the Visa Waiver Program and apply online for an ESTA (about US$40, valid roughly two years), needing a valid e-passport and onward/return ticket. Apply early via the official CBP site and confirm current rules on Smartraveller.

How long is the flight from Australia to New York?

Expect a long-haul trip with at least one connection. Qantas's one-stop Sydney–Auckland–New York routing is about 20.5 hours of flying plus connection; total journeys are commonly around 22–26 hours.

What's the time difference and weather like?

In September New York is about 14 hours behind Sydney/Melbourne, so plan for jet lag. Weather is warm late-summer — humid high-20s to low-30s C in late August, easing through September, with occasional thunderstorms.

How do I get to Flushing Meadows from Manhattan?

The easiest cheap option is the subway 7 train to Mets–Willets Point (about 25 minutes from Midtown). The LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central is faster on busy days. Taxis/rideshares face heavy event-day traffic.

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