Tickets for the 2026 US Open are officially in play, with individual sessions hitting the market Thursday and instantly kicking off the yearly scramble for Arthur Ashe night seats, early-round bargains and championship-week passes. Fan Week, the free, open-to-the-public stretch of qualifying and practice sessions, runs Aug. 23–29, with the singles main draw starting Aug. 30 and the tournament wrapping Sept. 13 at Flushing Meadows. For New Yorkers plotting their tennis run, this is the moment to decide whether you are chasing a grounds pass, an early-round chair or a prime-time spot in Arthur Ashe.
When tickets went on sale
Individual tickets for the three-week US Open went on sale to the general public at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 28, following an American Express presale that ran May 26–27, according to the US Open. The USTA notes that inventory rolls out in stages as subscriber renewals, cardholder windows and partner allocations shuffle what appears in the public drop. If you struck out in the first wave, keep an eye on later releases and the official resale channel, where returned seats sometimes sneak back into circulation.
Fan Week: free access and special events
US Open Fan Week opens the gates for free daytime access, qualifying matches and practice courts from Aug. 23–29, with events such as the Mixed Doubles Championship and Stars of the Open scattered through the week, per Ticketmaster. For fans who like their tennis up close and their budget intact, Fan Week is the cheapest way to see high-level play, and the qualifying and outer courts are often where future headliners first show up on the radar. Locals looking for an all-day vibe without Arthur Ashe pricing can treat Fan Week as a stand-in for those early main-draw sessions.
Where to buy: official marketplace and resale
The USTA designates Ticketmaster as the Official Fan Ticket Marketplace, and says Ticketmaster’s resale channel is the only guaranteed verified-resale option, according to the US Open ticket FAQ. If the main sale looks picked over, authorized resale marketplaces such as StubHub and secondary platforms like SeatGeek list additional inventory, but expect markups and read the fine print on guarantees before you click buy. Local coverage, including a primer from PIX11, broke down the key on-sale dates and ticket types when the drop opened.
How to increase your odds
To avoid getting aced by the system, sign up for the US Open Insider email and SMS alerts, store your payment details and log in to your Ticketmaster account early. Ticketmaster’s own buying guide recommends joining the waiting room ahead of time and sticking to a single device to cut down on glitches. If a hot night session slips away, pivot to day-session grounds passes, lower-tier seats at Louis Armstrong or the Grandstand and keep refreshing verified resale listings. A guide from SeatGeek can help you size up fees and buyer protections, and for championship week, a saved card, synced devices and a fast checkout are usually what separate the winners from the almost-hads.
Getting there
The simplest way to reach the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is mass transit: ride the 7 train or the Long Island Rail Road to Mets–Willets Point, where the MTA adds extra service and crowd control on event days, according to the MTA. Plan for tight parking, staggered gate times and a strict bag policy once you are on the grounds; the venue’s GPS address is USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368. If you are coming in from out of town, staying near a 7-train stop or an LIRR station will make those late-night five-setters a lot easier on your commute.
