New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) announced a limited sale of 1,000 discounted tickets to the 2026 U.S. Open, exclusively for New York residents [1, 2, 3]. The tickets will be sold for $100 each, a significant reduction from the average current price of $288, according to TicketData [1, 2].
Residents may purchase a maximum of two tickets per person on a first come, first served basis starting August 26 at 10 a.m. [1, 2, 3]. The tickets cover main draw matches held from August 30 through September 8 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and other U.S. Open venues [1, 2, 3].
The U.S. Open qualifying matches held August 23-29 remain free to visitors with passes, continuing the event’s efforts to increase accessibility [1, 2]. Mayor Mamdani said, "If the world’s best tennis players are coming to our city, New Yorkers should be able to see them play," emphasizing the city's focus on making major sports events affordable for its residents [1].
Craig Tiley, USTA CEO, added that access to tennis is a top priority: "We’re proud to be able to deliver this Main Draw ticket offer to the residents of New York," which is home to the tournament for over a century [1, 3]. Tiley highlighted that the U.S. Open already offers eight days of free grounds admission and a free-to-attend Fan Week that includes qualifying, mixed doubles, and practice sessions, attracting great crowds of fans and families [3].
The U.S. Open is one of the largest annual sporting events, generating more than $1.2 billion in economic impact and employing over 7,000 people each year [3]. In 2025, it drew nearly 1.2 million attendees and was watched by over 200 million viewers worldwide [3].
Mayor Mamdani also noted that New York is securing affordable tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and making World Cup FanFests free, continuing the city’s efforts to open stadium doors to major international sports events for the public [3].
The discounted ticket sale launches tomorrow, August 26, at 10 a.m. New York residents should prepare to act quickly as the 1,000 tickets are expected to sell fast on a first come, first served basis [1, 2, 3].
