US Open Tickets - good conditions to buy
- Arthur Ashe #1 < $200 for weekdays; < $150 for nights; < $300 for weekends
- Armstrong #2: Ashe +/- $50 (for closer tier, better seating distance)
- Grandstand #3: Ashe +/- $20 (best for 2nd or 3rd rounds, depends on matchup)
- Grounds Passes - must be less than any Ashe Ticket; otherwise, just wait until later...
Prices fluctuate on the resale market daily. This chart below will be updated weekly.
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Are ticket prices too high? Should you sell and "trade" for a cheaper stadium? (Updated 08/2024)
- Stick to Ashe Stadium - if you want rain protection insurance with the roof or for a must-see player.
- If Armstrong or Grandstand are only slightly more expensive, buy those instead.
- With similar prices, it's better to have a quality seat you can use than a cheap pass.
- Grounds Passes should always be cheaper than Ashe!
- If buying before the draws come out, compare similar dates to last year's lineup to set your expectations.
- Use the daily "Schedule of Play" guide to choose your favorite matches during the tournament.
- Patient buyers: the night before or hours before a match, a few people *may* sell at a loss
- After matches start or same-day tickets: fans may sell on StubHub (instant transfers only)
If you're not picky, I would get the cheapest ticket. Just being at the US Open is an experience.
Then just wander around the outer 17 courts from match to match!
1) Arthur Ashe Stadium (Good price for 2024 = $200 for Day Sessions)
Upper vs Lower Promenade (Row letters matter!)
If you get a seat in the front with A-C row letters, those are worth at least $50 to $100 more.
Middle Rows (M-P)
The middle rows (letters near M-P) might be worth paying $20-$50 more than the lowest price.
The back rows (letters like W, X, Y, Z, or ZZ) often have empty seats as those people generally roam outside, take selfies of the NYC skyline, or lounge around at free perk booths.
Short Answer: They are the most flexible option. You get Full Access to all the courts.
Unless there is a specific player and match you want to attend, then the Arthur Ashe tickets are the safest all-around bet when buying well in advance.
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Ashe is typically slightly more expensive than Grounds Passes. Yet it grants you a reserved seat (very useful if it rains) and allows you into every stadium. Any of the Grounds Passes should cost less.
The strategy is to roam anywhere, knowing you have reserved your seat in Ashe when you want to see your favorite star player play.
The top-seeded fan-favorite players will almost always play there exclusively and often at night.
The trick is if you decide to get the cheapest Arthur Ashe tickets up in the upper promenade, you DON'T have to stay all day in the nosebleeds section! Instead, I recommend getting up and checking out the US Open campus outside!
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Walking around the outside courts first, go inside Armstrong, Grandstand, and Court 17.
At least one of them has an exciting match. Another idea is figuring out which match will go into a 5th set and then going there for the finish.
Look around at some of the highlights below if you get bored. You can always come back into Ashe later!
This free-for-all ticket gets you in the door - great for roaming around outside.
You can tour all other stadiums and over 20 outside courts except Ashe. Sometimes, if Ashe is sold out, this is the next best option, and it is less expensive. Grounds Passes are a great way to go on Labor Day weekend or just to check out the US Open for the first time.
Look around at some of the highlights below if you get bored. You can always come back into Ashe later!
2) Grounds Passes - General Admission (at least $20 cheaper than Ashe)
If the Ashe tickets become too expensive, the next cheapest option is generally a Grounds PassYou can tour all other stadiums and over 20 outside courts except Ashe. Sometimes, if Ashe is sold out, this is the next best option, and it is less expensive. Grounds Passes are a great way to go on Labor Day weekend or just to check out the US Open for the first time.
3) Louis Armstrong Stadium Tickets (<$180-$250)
At Armstrong, fans can sit up close on the 2nd largest court at the US Open.Be closer to the action in a more cozy space, and avoid the large crowds. You get a spot on the lower bowl with these tickets. Best if you're sure the Ashe matches are not of interest to you.
Years before Ashe was built, Armstrong was the main stadium. After the latest update in 2018, this stadium offers much better ventilation and shade for many upper sections.
Years before Ashe was built, Armstrong was the main stadium. After the latest update in 2018, this stadium offers much better ventilation and shade for many upper sections.
Buying an Armstrong ticket gives you a reserved seat up close and is a good alternative option when you would rather have a more intimate view of the players in a slightly smaller setting. Also works if the date you want to go is sold out completely (Labor Day weekend).
What is NOT included?
It lets you watch any matches except those inside Arthur Ashe.
Armstrong usually features at least 2-3 great matches (top 20 players). Plus, you will be much closer to the excitement without costing over $150. If you want the same seat quality in Ashe, it will cost >$500.
It also lets you hop over to the Grandstand (3rd court) right next door to get some shade and grab a bite to eat at the mini-food court between the two.
4) Grandstand aka "The Bull Ring" ($175-$350)
If prices are reasonable and you can find a good seat, I would consider the West side tickets or along the baseline at the Grandstand. Some amazing popcorn matches have happened here over the Labor Day Weekend in years past.
Any seats in Rows A through G for sections 1 through 12 would be a very good value.
Some would prefer baseline seats here over Loge seats in Ashe. It's a tossup.
Bonus Tip - Be First in Line with a Reservation system
For almost all the smaller courts, they offer a "first-come, first-serve" system. This means if you get in line early (gates open at 11AM. The EAST gate is the least crowded out of them), you can move quickly and get front-row seats! Check out our Top 10 tips to see how you can be in the front few rows with Chase for free.
Bonus Tip - Be First in Line with a Reservation system
For almost all the smaller courts, they offer a "first-come, first-serve" system. This means if you get in line early (gates open at 11AM. The EAST gate is the least crowded out of them), you can move quickly and get front-row seats! Check out our Top 10 tips to see how you can be in the front few rows with Chase for free.