US Open Tennis 2019: Everything You Need To Know

Prepare for passion in motion as the year’s most spectacular annual sports and entertainment experience returns to New York City. Get ready for competition and thrill on the world’s most exciting stage with our US Open Fan FAQ covering everything from ticketing milestones, to match timing, to all the best ways to take advantage of the tournament – even the best of tourism in the Big Apple.

 

 

Ticketing Milestones

Ticketmaster is the Official Ticketing Partner of the USTA for the US Open, and the only authorized seller for secure and 100% verified US Open tickets online. This includes the USTA-sanctioned US Open Ticket Exchange, which offers resale tickets for the tournament in a fan-to-fan environment.

June 3: AMEX Member Ticket Sale begins

June 10: Public Ticket Sale begins

 

Key Tournament Dates + Events

August 10 – 18: Fan Week + Qualifying Tournaments

August 10 – 18: US Open Experience + Opening Night Concert

August 23: The Draw – players are assigned to matches organized by bracket, which determine who fans can see at which location

August 24: Arthur Ashe Kids Day

August 26: US Open tournament begins

September 8: US Open tournament ends

 

Where does the US Open take place?

Matches are set for multiple locations in the New York City area, with attendance opportunities divided into Day Sessions and Evening Sessions.

 

What are the different types of Day Session tickets?

• Arthur Ashe Stadium (Reserved Seating) – Provides an assigned seat in the main stadium along with first-come, first-served access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand and all of the field courts.
• Louis Armstrong Stadium (Reserved Seating)* – Provides an assigned seat in Louis Armstrong Stadium, along with first-come, first-served access to the Grandstand and all of the field courts.
• Grandstand Stadium (Reserved Seating)*– Provides an assigned seat in the Grandstand Stadium, along with first-come, first-served access to all of the field courts.
• Grounds Admission (General Admission)*^ – Provides first-come, first-served access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand and all of the field courts.

* = These ticket types are only sold for the attending the first eight days of the tournament.

^ = Grounds Admission tickets do not grant access to Arthur Ashe Stadium. The only ticket that permits access into Arthur Ashe Stadium is an Arthur Ashe Stadium ticket.

 

What are the different types of Night Session tickets?

• Arthur Ashe Stadium (Reserved Seating) – Provides an assigned seat in the main stadium for any matches scheduled to take place in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a given evening.
• Louis Armstrong Stadium (Reserved Seating) – Provides an assigned seat for any matches scheduled to take place in the Louis Armstrong Stadium on a given evening.

 

Can I purchase tickets that will cover multiple sessions?

Full Series + Mini-Plan session packages are available to USTA subscription members. Click here for more information on how to purchase tickets and explore packages as a paid USTA subscriber.

 

Is there a limit to how many tickets can be purchased?

Ticket sales limits are in place to ensure that all fans can receive equal access to US Open tickets.

For individual sessions, customers may order up to the following:

• Eight (8) Arthur Ashe Stadium tickets for any individual day session
• Sixteen (16) Arthur Ashe Stadium day session tickets in total
• Eight (8) Arthur Ashe Stadium tickets for any individual night session
• Sixteen (16) Arthur Ashe Stadium night session tickets in total
• Eight (8) Louis Armstrong Stadium tickets per session
• Sixteen (16) Louis Armstrong Stadium tickets in total
• Eight (8) Grounds Admission tickets per session
• Sixteen (16) Grounds Admission tickets in total

 

When do gates open for Day and Evening Sessions?

Generally gate entry time is one hour prior to the start of the session.

Typically, the earliest one can enter the grounds with a day session ticket is at 9:30 a.m. Day session ticket holders must enter the grounds before 6:00 p.m.

The earliest you can enter the grounds with an evening session ticket is 6:00 p.m.

Please note that finals weekend times may differ and all sessions and gate entry times are subject to change. Please refer to the US Open schedule for up to date match times when the tournament begins in August.

 

Who is playing in this year’s US Open?

Competing players and matchups will be determined at this year’s draw on August 23.

 

Is the US Open family-friendly?

Yes: children 24 months and older require full-price ticket purchase to attend.

The USTA also holds Arthur Ashe Kids Day on August 24, which features a concert (2019 performers TBA), special appearances from various tennis superstars + celebrities, on-site activities + games, and other tennis experiences to try out.

The concert will be ticketed, but the activities on the grounds at Arthur Ashe Stadium are free for attendees.

Proceeds from Arthur Ashe Kids Day benefit the National Junior Tennis Network, which provides low-cost tennis training and other life coaching offerings to over 225,000 children a year.

 

How can I maximize my time in / around New York City during the US Open?

There’s plenty of additional entertainment to savor throughout the weeks of the tournament. Check out our guides covering a host of Things To Do and spots to check out all over the Big Apple.

• NYC Venue Explorer: Concerts + Sports
• NYC Venue Explorer: Arts + Theater
• Essential New York City Pizza Slices

 

Cross the thrill of live tennis off of your bucket list – make a day (or two) of it at this year’s US Open and experience the Grandest Slam in the beating heart of New York City.

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