2026 US Open Tennis Tickets: Sessions, Stadiums, and Planning Guide

The 2026 US Open runs from Sunday, August 23 through Sunday, September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Fan Week begins August 23, qualifying starts August 24, and the singles main draw begins Sunday, August 30. The women's singles final is scheduled for September 12, followed by the men's singles final on September 13. Official 2026 tournament schedule

Choosing a US Open ticket starts with two decisions: which stage of the tournament you want to see and which stadium access you need. Grounds Admission creates a different day from a reserved Arthur Ashe Stadium ticket. A day session also offers a different experience from an evening session.

This guide explains those tradeoffs without predicting a player assignment, price, or available seat. The daily order of play can change, and the US Open says session dates and times remain subject to change.

2026 US Open dates and key sessions

The official schedule lists 27 numbered main-draw sessions. Most days from August 30 through September 9 have separate day and evening sessions. Later championship days use a more specialized schedule. Official US Open schedule

When do US Open gates open?

For main-draw play from August 30 through September 9, the current schedule lists 9:30 a.m. gate entry for day-session tickets and 6 p.m. entry for evening-session tickets. September 10 and 11 list 11 a.m. day entry and 6 p.m. evening entry. September 12 and 13 list 11 a.m. day entry. Official 2026 gate-opening times

Treat these times as a planning baseline, not a guarantee. The tournament says gate times and the schedule of play can change.

Which US Open ticket type should you choose?

The most important access rule is simple: an Arthur Ashe Stadium ticket includes access to the other courts, while Grounds Admission, Grandstand, and Louis Armstrong tickets do not include entry to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Official ticket-type guide

Grounds Admission

Grounds Admission is designed for fans who want to move around the tennis center and sample several matches. For the 2026 main draw, the official ticket page lists it from August 30 through September 8, with both day and evening sessions. Evening Grounds Pass access is more limited because the active stadiums vary by day, so confirm the schedule of play before choosing an evening session.

It includes first-come, first-served access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand, Stadium 17, and the field courts. It does not include Arthur Ashe Stadium.

This option fits a fan who values variety over one assigned stadium seat. It can be especially useful in earlier rounds, when more matches run across the grounds. First-come, first-served access also means a popular court can fill, so build flexibility into the day.

Grandstand

A Grandstand ticket includes an assigned seat in Grandstand plus first-come, first-served access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, Stadium 17, and the field courts. It does not include Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The US Open lists Grandstand tickets for the first seven days of the main draw. This option creates a useful middle ground: one reserved home base, plus the freedom to explore other non-Ashe courts.

Louis Armstrong Stadium

A Louis Armstrong Stadium ticket includes a designated seat in the tournament's second-largest stadium. It also includes first-come, first-served access to Grandstand, Stadium 17, and the field courts. It does not include Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The official ticket guide says Louis Armstrong day-session tickets are offered for the first nine main-draw days, with evening sessions offered for the first seven. It can suit fans who want a reserved stadium seat while keeping access to the rest of the grounds outside Ashe.

Arthur Ashe Stadium

An Arthur Ashe Stadium ticket includes an assigned seat in the main stadium and first-come, first-served access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand, Stadium 17, and the field courts.

Arthur Ashe hosts the tournament's biggest scheduled matches and all singles finals. Day-session tickets are listed throughout the main draw, while evening sessions run from August 30 through September 11. The specific players assigned to a session depend on the order of play, so do not choose a date based only on an assumed matchup.

Day session or evening session?

A day session gives you more time to explore. During the earlier rounds, play starts across several courts and the grounds can support a full-day itinerary. This is the stronger format for a fan who wants match variety, practice-court time, and the freedom to move.

An evening session is more concentrated. The current schedule generally lists 7 p.m. play for evening sessions, with a 7:30 p.m. start for Session 22 on September 9. Evening sessions can provide a focused stadium experience, but the ticket only covers the access included with that specific ticket type.

Ask these questions before choosing:

1. Do you want one reserved stadium seat or the ability to roam?
2. Is seeing several matches more important than targeting a featured court?
3. Can you arrive when gates open, or do you need an after-work session?
4. Are you comfortable waiting for the order of play before knowing the exact matchup?
5. Does your ticket include Arthur Ashe Stadium, or only the other courts?

Early rounds or championship week?

The early rounds offer the widest spread of matches. From August 30 through September 5, the schedule includes singles plus a growing mix of doubles. Junior competition follows in the second week, with the Junior Championships scheduled for September 6–12. A fan who enjoys discovering players and moving between courts will usually get more options during this window.

The round of 16 and quarterfinals narrow the field while keeping multiple singles matches on the schedule. This can be a practical balance for fans who want later-round stakes without limiting the visit to one final.

Championship week concentrates the schedule around semifinals and finals. The women's semifinals are scheduled for September 10. The two men's semifinals are split between Sessions 24 and 25 on September 11. The women's final is scheduled for September 12, and the men's final for September 13. These session labels matter: a ticket to one men's semifinal session is not a ticket to the other.

How to read a US Open ticket listing

Before checkout, match the listing against the official schedule and access rules:

1. Date and session number: Confirm both. The same date can have a day and evening session.
2. Stadium: Check Arthur Ashe, Louis Armstrong, Grandstand, or Grounds Admission.
3. Seat details: Review section, row, seat, and quantity where shown.
4. Access: Do not assume a non-Ashe ticket includes Arthur Ashe Stadium.
5. Start and gate times: Recheck the official schedule close to the event.
6. Restrictions: Read delivery, transfer, age, accessibility, and other conditions on the listing.
7. Order of play: Confirm the player assignment only after the tournament publishes it.

The same event date does not make two listings equivalent. A proper comparison needs the same session, stadium, section, row, seats where available, quantity, restrictions, timestamp, and checkout conditions.

A final checklist before you go

• Recheck the official schedule and order of play.
• Confirm the date, session number, stadium, and ticket quantity.
• Verify whether your ticket includes Arthur Ashe Stadium.
• Review the current gate-opening time for your session.
• Read delivery, transfer, accessibility, and other listing restrictions.
• Leave flexibility for weather, match length, and schedule changes.

When you are ready to compare current session listings, start with TixBit's US Open Tennis performer page. Inventory and listing details can change, so verify the exact session and access terms before checkout.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 US Open?

The tournament runs from August 23 through September 13, 2026. Fan Week starts August 23, qualifying begins August 24, and singles main-draw play begins August 30.

Are 2026 US Open tickets on sale?

The official US Open ticket site lists individual tickets by date and ticket type. Ticket plans and specific sessions can have different status, so use the official ticket page for current primary-sale information and recheck any secondary listing before checkout. Official US Open tickets

Does Grounds Admission include Arthur Ashe Stadium?

No. Grounds Admission includes first-come, first-served access to several other courts, but it does not include Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Does an Arthur Ashe Stadium ticket include the grounds?

Yes. The official ticket guide says an Arthur Ashe ticket includes an assigned Ashe seat plus first-come, first-served access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand, Stadium 17, and the field courts.

Can I see both day and evening sessions with one ticket?

Do not assume so. Most main-draw dates list separate numbered day and evening sessions. Confirm the session number and access terms on the exact ticket.

When will I know which players are in my session?

Player assignments depend on the order of play. The tournament's schedule-of- play page currently says to stay tuned for the 2026 schedule, so exact match assignments should be treated as unconfirmed until officially posted. Official schedule of play