US Open Shade Map for Ashe Stadium and Armstrong

Find Shade at the US Open

I have created a US Open Shade Map to help anyone find cooler places to watch US Open tennis matches. The overlay illustrates how the sun will shift the shade line inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open Shade Map
(Ashe Stadium with roof)

Where to Sit to find the most shade at any Tennis Event

An easy rule of thumb to find shade (or at least a slightly cooler area) is finding the side with the umpire chair. I have sat in many tennis photographers' pits over the years. It can get toasty hot!

The Umpire Chair side is cool!
The side with the umpire chair is on the West Side for all US Open tennis courts or stadiums. The rule works as long you don't sit directly behind the chair, which could partially block your view.

As you can see in the illustration, the shade line will slide slowly toward the East over time.

Green = cool. Red = hot. Yellow = partial sun.
North gets AM sun, South-East gets some PM sun.

US Open Ashe - Section map of sunny and shaded areas

US Open Fan's tip for shade at Ashe Stadium

Try seats in the main Ashe Stadium (Sections 340 to 324). At the Loge level in Sections 122-136

These will generally be the most shaded areas. They offer cover even while the roof is open.

Moving higher up towards the top under the roof's edges also offers relief away from the sun.

How to take a break in the A/C and enjoy some free snacks!

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US Open "Heat Shelter Map". Expect heat indexes into the 90s with Humid Conditions!

Our "heat map" shows you the coolest places to go at the US Open and where to find relief from the sun highlighted in Yellow. Free swag in Purple to help you stay cool. Click the image above for a larger version.

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Chase and Amex Lounges for shelter from the heat
If you find yourself there around 1-4pm, I would suggest going inside (the shaded parts of Armstrong or Ashe). If you need a refreshment, we suggest going into one of the US Open Lounges.

Note: the Chase Lounge will require an RSVP. The Blue Amex lounge near the Chase center is open to all Amex cardholders and has a lot of kids in it with some A/C. Need a ticket?

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Bonus Tip: Access to the Chase Lounge RSVP at the US Open

With this Chase credit card, you can register for up to 4 spaces at the Chase Lounge inside the US Open.

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3 ways to buy US Open Tickets early this year

UPDATE

They are only allowing *one* order per session to purchase up to 16 tickets - it is best to check out and open a new session if you want to buy tickets for multiple days.

Amex Presale Tickets for the US Open

More info from the US Open pre-sale page.

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Amex Presale starts on May 28 - should you buy or wait?

If you have already booked your travel dates, buying early is good.

But if you're on the fence, waiting until later in the Summer is generally safe.

• Almost every year, the face value of US Open tennis tickets does not run out before July.
• August is the best-selling month because fans will know who is playing and who is not.

Price ranges for tickets (2024 Data Points under $100)

2024-09-03 Quarterfinal Men's/Women's 36.00

2024-08-27 1st Round Men's / Women's 64.00

2024-09-04 Quarterfinal Men's/Women's 69.00

2024-08-27 1st Round Men's / Women's 75.00

2024-09-05 Women's Singles Semifinals 80.00

2024-08-26 1st Round Men's / Women's 85.00

Early Access Methods via Resale from Season Ticket Holders

• StubHub has early tennis tickets available in the Spring.
  
  
• SeatGeek has price comparison charts before pre-sale
  
  
• Ticketmaster is the biggest resale market. The most inventory is here for auctions.
  Use the "Verified Resale" filter when selecting seats at the top right.
  
  
• Compare the "Arthur Ashe Stadium" sessions for the best direct price matching.

Looking for access to European tennis tournaments like Wimbledon? Stubhub is a great way to get ahead of the box office line when they are not listed on Ticketmaster!

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American Express Preferred Seating: Code Required

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The American Express Preferred Seating

Amex members may use promo code "INCENTUR" to unlock.

You must check out using an American Express Card.

3 BOGO Deals (Buy One, Get One) Session Tickets

For 2024, the BOGO sessions announced will be for:

• Session 4 - Tuesday Evening (Aug. 27) - Louis Armstrong Stadium
• Session 17 - Tuesday Day (Sept. 3) - Arthur Ashe Stadium
• Session 19 - Wednesday Day (Sept. 4) - Arthur Ashe Stadium

In recent years, they have also offered four select sessions for the BOGO deal later in the summer.

The extra round of BOGO deals was released July 12-15 for Amex card holders.

Very limited in date choices, but at a fair price if you know you are going on those dates.

More session offers will become available *after* July 15th once the public sale starts.

Use promo code "INCENTUR" to view available seats:

Louis Armstrong - Night Sessions (Courtside) - ($15 each, now all gone)

• Session 2 - Monday Evening (Aug. 30) - Louis Armstrong Stadium 
• Session 4 - Tuesday Evening (Aug. 31) - Louis Armstrong Stadium

Arthur Ashe Stadium - 2nd Week (Promenade Level) - ($17.50 each)

• Session 17 - Tuesday Day (Sept. 7) - Arthur Ashe Stadium 
• Session 19 - Wednesday Day (Sept. 8) - Arthur Ashe Stadium

Easy way to save 5% extra using Chase on Ticketmaster

Should you wait for more options? I will explain how you could get a much better deal.

Letting some people buy tickets at the full retail price first can be smart. Then you can get them much cheaper later if they find they cannot attend. Discounted tickets are coming out all summer long.

Tickets for the first week inside Ashe are discounted quite a bit and only look to be selling out for a while. It is the Labor Day weekend and Finals Weekend tickets that are pricy.


We have been monitoring ticket sales for over 15 years and have always found the best value on US Open tickets after the General Public Sale begins on July 15 @ 9AM EST.

There are usually more choices, so you will have a better idea of your travel plans to NYC by then, and the daily schedule of tennis events will be available by then.

Tip: Here is the best to check prices.

Lock in your seats before the public sale in July! Useful for getting great seats on popular days.

US Open Resale Tickets - sold by Fans to Fans (TM)

So why wait if you know they will get sold out later? The Labor Day weekend or Finals Weekend are always popular, so you should consider buying these dates first.

For the weekday sessions, if you want to save some of your hard-earned money for the same tickets, read on! We want to help our fans get their US Open tickets for the dates they want at the best price possible. It pays to be patient this year, and we will explain.

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Here are 3 tips that I recommend during the pre-sale:

• Want to go for a Night Match? - consider getting an Evening Loge or Court-side Seat at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the best seat in the house of the Top Players, especially for the 2nd week.
  
  With the main match featured @ 7PM, make your evening in NYC count!
  
  
• Single-session tickets are now available for purchase from other season ticket holders. Check the box "show all fees" to see the final price.
  
  
• Still Too Expensive? - Try looking for a Grounds Pass Ticket, which gives you entry to all courts except Ashe Stadium (usually around $80). A great option for the 1st weekend!

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Just having an Amex card in your wallet comes with many perks at the US Open as well (eg, FREE pedicab rides, US Open radios, Metro cards, etc*) - just show them your American Express Card.

Can't make it to NYC?  Try to visit the Cincinnati Open (in mid-August)

Big action and stars in a much smaller venue in the Midwest!

It is also a Masters 1000 event and very family-friendly, which means much cheaper costs for hotels and food. The 2023 Final was amazing with Alcaraz and Djokovic, so they will be back in Mason, Ohio for 2024!

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• US Open Fans' Summer Guide and Discounts

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Improved Health and live longer, research findings for Tennis Players

• Tennis players can live up to 10 years longer than non-players?
• NIH Study from Mayo Clinic
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• Players of all Racket Sports generally have better overall health (mind, heart, body)
  
  
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We want to give every American Tennis Fan (man, woman, and child) a chance to experience NYC and Pro Tennis at the US Open this year!

As a USPTA Teaching Professional for over 15 years - I encourage all my students to go at least once in their lifetime!

Watch a live tennis event in person.

• Splurge on last-minute tickets to the US Open final that you can tell your grandkids about!
• Or enjoy Fan Week and qualifying rounds for free with friends in the city.
• Have an enjoyable experience on any budget at off-peak times or the Labor Day weekend.

US Open Tennis - Buy, Hold, or Sell? (May - Aug)

• Picking tickets can be an art.
• With over 15 years of research, I help get fans into the best seats.
• I have personally attended dozens of years sitting courtside @ California Tennis
• Travel like a pro @ JCtennis.com

I have friends in Long Island City, family in Astoria, and business colleagues in Manhattan.

• Last year in 2022, the US Open had "sold out" crowds nearly every day of the 2 weeks!
• Serena and Rafael Nadal were playing on opposite days.
• The 23,859-capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium (the World's Largest) was sold out for ALL sessions.

Where to sit, when to go, how to buy. Get all the insider tricks on our 2023 email list.

US Open Key Dates

• Late May - Amex Member Presale
• Early June - US Open Public Sales - buy week 1 tickets!
• July-Aug - US Open BOGO Codes - look for sales for midweek deals.
  (Buy One, Get One or 50% off prices)
  
  
• Sports Tickets (Ticketmaster Summer Deals)

When to Go? Who to See?

1. Pick your dates (weekend vs weekday)
2. Book your flight and hotels first!
3. Attend 2-3 sessions for consecutive days/nights to see most players.

Popular Sessions for US Open Tennis

• Weekends of Labor Day and Finals
  - Buy early! TicketMaster Exchange (resell)
• Early rounds (1st week, Mon-Wed)
  - Wait: for the Public Sales near June 5th
• Mid-Week (2nd-week tickets, some nights)
  - Plan: July/Aug to find the best codes.

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Sponsors' Swag with Live Fan Reviews

We preview promotions from US Open sponsors like JP Morgan Chase (exclusive front row seats), American Express (snacks and A/C lounges), and HEAD plus Tennis-Point (discount USTA memberships and promo gifts).

Note: tickets you purchase will also indirectly fund the USTA non-profit organization. They support growing tennis in America through memberships and league events.

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Turn ticket fees into charity donations.

A portion of every dollar from ticket fees and profits we collect for the US Open will go back to support American Charities as donation dollars. We have been doing it for over 10 years.

Annual contributions are made to places such as:
American Red Cross, Acing Autism, Tennis Plays for Peace (supporting relief), USTA / USPTA, grassroots tennis programs at the Parks & Rec level, and Wounded Warrior / ThankUSA charities.

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For 2 weeks around Labor Day every late August and early September, Tennis is in New York City.

Come join the fun at our annual reunion of friends, family, and friends. We will promote free events like the DNCE Concert and Finals Passes for the true NY Fan Experience. Hope you can join us!

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US Open Tickets promo codes and Amex early access!

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*Resale tickets are available now*

Early Bird Ticket Dates for US Open 2024:
May 28 for Amex Card holders, June 3 for public sale

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Previous Sample Offer Passcode "HBCU"  or "PRIDE"

Note for special offer tickets: Please come out to support the special events:
Historically Black Colleges and University Day and US Open Pride for LGBTQ+.

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All US Open Tennis Sessions - Lowest Resale Price for Tickets

Unused tickets are sold here by fans! Season ticket holders who cannot attend or someone with an extra ticket will put it up for sale. Prices can change daily. Reselling is easy.

Bookmark and check back on this marketplace!

Top 3 "Best Value" US Open Tickets available

1) Arthur Ashe Day Tickets (reserved seat with access to all courts)
2) Evening Sessions (without entry before 6pm)
3) Ground Passes (access to all courts except Arthur Ashe Stadium)

Tennis Bargain Tips:

• Top 10 Tips for the US Open and Front-row Access
• Facebook Exclusive Group: US Open Friends and Fans Page
  
  
• Free Perks: Bring your Chase and Amex Cards to get ahead of the pack!
• Summer Concerts and Free Swag gifts from many sponsors are featured here.
  
  
• Chase Flex or Freedom Cardholders: Earn 5% Cash Back @ US Open and Ticketmaster
• American Express Offers: $10 OFF $100 credit when spent at the US Open grounds

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Checkout and pay with an Amex card, using passcode "INCENTUR"

View All US Open Ticket Sessions
Ashe $150-$250 Day, $100 Night

All Ground Passes (without Ashe Access)
The Second Week is priced around $30-50

Ticketmaster Promo Codes

• Ticketmaster 2-For-1 Promo Tickets Page
• Buy 3, Get 1 Free - Sports & Concerts (4-Pack Family Tickets)
• American Express Early Access to US Open Page

US Open FAQ
Q: Can I purchase a ticket from a US Open subscriber?
A: US Open Ticket Exchange (for upgrading to better seats or see resell prices to "sold out" sessions)

Yes, you can. The USTA has partnered with the US Open Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster, to serve as the exclusive resale partner for the US Open. US Open subscribers as well as individual ticket holders have the opportunity to resell their unused tickets in a secured fan-to-fan environment, sanctioned by the USTA. 

How to buy a Single Ticket at the lowest price possible?

1) Use the 2-for-1 special code to buy 2 tickets.
2) If you cannot attend, sell the extra ticket or transfer by email.

3) Bring a friend! Enjoy the fun with a buddy.

Selling Tip: Set the price slightly below the lowest price. You'll get a buyer more quickly.

Money is deposited to you via a debit card or US bank account!

All weekend tickets (AM and PM sessions) will sell the quickest. By August, most may already be gone! I check back on Mondays and early mornings for any additional tickets listed for sale.

Additional Helpful US Open Links

How to pick the best "cool" seat on a hot day.

Use the US Open Heat Map for Ashe, Armstrong, and Grandstand Stadiums!

• Sports Illustrated 59 tips for US Open, updated (fan tips)
• Sample 2018 Pricing for Tickets, created by PJ from RoadTo45Tennis (great guide)