US Open tickets sell for hundreds

CBS New York reported on Aug. 5 that some 2026 U.S. Open tickets were already reselling for hundreds of dollars, adding to complaints from local fans about the cost of attending in Queens. The outlet said secondary-market listings had climbed well above face value before the tournament begins. The U.S. Open’s official ticket pages show individual tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, the event’s official ticketing partner. The tournament is scheduled to run from Aug. 23 through Sept. 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. ### How big is the gap between face value and resale prices? CBS New York said a grounds ticket that had increased in face value from $60 to $65 was being listed on the secondary market for nearly $400. The report described that spread as one reason some longtime attendees said the event was becoming harder to afford. (cbsnews.com) Belinda Kamm told CBS she was planning to attend only one match this year after finding limited non-resale inventory. Ethan Silverstein told the station his family had gone to opening night every year, but he was unsure whether they would go in 2026. CBS also quoted him saying the affordable seats they found were “closer to God than to Alcaraz.” (cbsnews.com) ### What tickets are officially on sale right now? The U.S. Open’s official ticket site says individual tickets for the 2026 event are on sale to the general public. The site lists several categories, including Arthur Ashe Stadium day and evening sessions, Louis Armstrong Stadium day and evening sessions, Grandstand day sessions and grounds admission day sessions. (cbsnews.com) Ticketmaster’s 2026 guide says grounds passes offer first-come, first-served access to most courts, while reserved-seat products cover Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium or the Grandstand. The same guide describes Ticketmaster as the official fan ticket marketplace for the event. ### Are there any lower-cost ways to get onto the grounds? (usopen.org) CBS New York reported that eight of the tournament’s 22 days will have free general admission. The report said those free-access days remain available even as resale prices for other sessions rise. The official U.S. Open schedule shows Fan Week events begin on Aug. 23, before the main singles draw starts on Aug. 30. (blog.ticketmaster.com) The schedule lists qualifying and mixed doubles events during that opening stretch, followed by the first round of men’s and women’s singles on Aug. 30. ### Why are fans seeing resale prices so early? (cbsnews.com) CBS New York said demand was pushing resale prices higher ahead of the tournament. The station also noted that more than 1 million fans came through the gates of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center last year, making the event one of the world’s most-attended sporting events. (usopen.org) The official ticket pages also show a wide menu of premium options alongside standard seats, including luxury suites and hospitality packages branded as US Open Premier. Those listings do not explain resale markups, but they show the tournament selling everything from grounds access to premium experiences. ### What happens next for fans still deciding? (cbsnews.com) Aug. 23 is the first day on the official 2026 schedule, with Fan Week programming and qualifying events in Flushing. Main-draw singles sessions begin on Aug. 30, and the tournament runs through Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Open schedule and ticket pages. (usopen.org)