For most of the year, Flushing Meadows is quiet, but two weeks late in August, it becomes the center of tennis. With qualifying matches underway and the main draw set to kick off Sunday, there are plenty of storylines to follow, including whether Aryna Sabalenka can repeat as champion or Jannik Sinner can rebound from his Cincinnati Open loss.
The tournament is also introducing a change: During the second week, men’s and women’s semifinals will be played on consecutive days for the first time since the Open switched to a 14-day schedule in 2015. Also, the USTA has moved the start of the tournament back to Sunday, which aligns it with the other Grand Slams.
Ticket prices for the 2025 US Open begin at $17 for general admission to Arthur Ashe Stadium and range up to $55 for seats in the second row of the Louis Armstrong Stadium. For those who aren’t able to afford tickets, a grounds pass is available for the entire tournament and gives fans access to all 22 outdoor courts, including four “show court” stadiums (Arthur Ashe, Louis Armstrong, Court 17 and the Grandstand), 12 field courts and five practice courts.
The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is also offering food options from some of New York City’s favorite restaurants. Dear Irving, for example, is serving a special menu featuring Moet and Chandon pairings such as the Golden Set ($50 for two) which includes Moet Imperial with truffle popcorn and fries or the Set Point Spritz ($26), which features grapefruit, passion fruit and prickly pear gin. The beloved Carnegie Deli, meanwhile, will be returning to the Food Village with signature sandwiches, hot dogs and cookies.