The 2026 US Open tennis tournament, scheduled from 23 August to 13 September 2026, has officially opened its public ticket sale, with fans able to purchase seats exclusively through the tournament's official website, USOpen.org, or its authorised ticketing partner, Ticketmaster. With the presale period concluded, remaining inventory and verified resale tickets are now available, with starting prices ranging from $43 for early-round Arthur Ashe Stadium seats to $686 for the men's final, according to Goal.
Official Channels for Purchasing Tickets
Fans seeking to attend the year's final Grand Slam event must use one of the official platforms to guarantee authenticity. The primary public sale offers individual session tickets for day and night matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the Grandstand, as well as general admission passes for the outer courts and grounds. Popular sessions, including opening night, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals, are expected to sell out quickly, as has been the case in previous years.
For sold-out sessions, the Ticketmaster Verified Resale Marketplace provides a secure secondary option. Ticket holders can resell their tickets, and buyers receive verified seats at market-driven prices. Each ticket is verified before transfer, with the original barcode deactivated and a new digital ticket issued to the buyer's account, protecting against counterfeit or invalid tickets. Availability and prices fluctuate based on resale demand, so fans are advised to check frequently.
Hospitality and Travel Packages
For a premium experience, the US Open offers official hospitality packages through its hospitality programme, which includes premium match tickets and exclusive amenities such as courtside seating, private lounges, gourmet food and beverages, VIP entrances, and dedicated services. These packages bypass the public sale and resale process, guaranteeing valid entry. Prices vary by session and package level, and purchases must be made through official tournament channels to ensure authenticity.
Fans travelling from outside New York can book official travel packages through authorised travel partners, which combine tickets for multiple sessions with hotel accommodation. Options vary by the number of sessions, hotel category, and length of stay, with some packages including transportation assistance or hospitality upgrades. These packages simplify planning for a tournament trip.
Secondary Marketplaces and Pricing
If official channels are exhausted, fans may turn to secondary marketplaces such as StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. However, these are not official US Open partners, and buyers should review each platform's buyer protection policies before purchasing. Prices for high-demand sessions, including the men's and women's finals or marquee matches featuring top-ranked players, often exceed face value, and additional service fees may apply. The most expensive tickets, such as those for the men's singles final or special exhibitions featuring former professional tennis player Roger Federer, can sell for more than $20,900 on the resale market, according to Goal.
Step-by-Step Buying Guide
To purchase tickets, fans should visit Ticketmaster.com/usopentennis or USOpen.org, select their preferred date or session, and click 'See Tickets' or 'Buy Tickets'. After signing in to a Ticketmaster account (or creating one), users can browse the interactive seat map, filter by seating area, price range, or ticket quantity, and select seats or choose 'Best Available' for automatic assignment. After reviewing the order summary and entering payment details, the purchase is completed with instant confirmation, and digital tickets are delivered to the email linked to the Ticketmaster account.
Ticket Price Breakdown
According to Goal, the starting prices by seat category and session are as follows: Grounds Admission from $65, Arthur Ashe Stadium early-round day sessions from $43, Louis Armstrong Stadium from $139, Grandstand from $180, Arthur Ashe Stadium quarter-final day sessions from $88 and night sessions from $173, women's semi-finals from $158, men's semi-finals from $396, women's final from $320, and men's final from $686, with premium resale seats costing thousands. These prices exclude taxes, fees, and resale mark-ups, and are subject to change based on demand.
Why Tickets Are Expensive and Fan Week
The high cost of US Open tickets stems from strong global demand, premium hospitality packages, dynamic pricing, and the tournament's popularity. For fans looking to experience the event without match tickets, US Open Fan Week 2026 runs from Sunday, 23 August, at 9:30 a.m. through Saturday, 29 August, at 5:00 p.m., offering free access to the grounds and qualifying matches. Viewers in the United States can watch all matches live on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, with streaming available via the ESPN app and ESPN+. International viewers can tune in through official broadcast partners, including Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, Eurosport across much of Europe, and TSN in Canada.
