The 2024 US Open Fan Week promises to be the biggest and most exciting ever. Taking place the week before the tournament’s main-draw play, Fan Week runs August 19-25 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, featuring blockbuster lineup of both free and ticketed events starring tennis icons and headlining entertainers.
US Open Fan Week schedule
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Sounds of the Open concert headlined by Dierks Bentley and featuring Chase Rice (ticketed)
Details: Country music superstar Dierks Bentley will headline the inaugural concert played inside Louis Armstrong Stadium, marking the start of Fan Week and launching three weeks of tennis and entertainment. Tickets are now available on Ticketmaster.com.
Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Monday, August 19, 2024
US Open Qualifying Tournament begins (free)
Details: Starting Monday, August 19, and running through Thursday, August 22, 128 men and 128 women will compete for the final 16 spots in the singles main draws on the US Open’s field courts. The Qualifying Tournament features players ranked between No.100 and No.250 in the world, showcasing a mix of rising young stars and seasoned veterans making their comeback.
Legends of the Open presented by FAGE (free)
Details: A Legends exhibition match featuring New York hometown favorite and former world No.4 James Blake, former world No.1 Garbine Muguruza and former world No. 2 Tommy Haas. Attendance is free, with VIP seating available by registering for Fan Access Pass.
Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium
Time: 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
US Open Mixed Madness presented by IHG Hotels & Resorts (Ticketed)
Details: Introducing a new, blockbuster mixed doubles event featuring four teams of current tennis stars competing for $500,000 in prize money, with $250,000 awarded to the winning team. The teams include: defending US Open champion Coco Gauff paired with Ben Shelton; two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka teaming up with Nick Kyrgios; tennis couple Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa; and Taylor Fritz with Aryna Sabalenka. Tickets start at $30 and are available at USOpen.org/FanWeek.
Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium
Time: 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Stars of the Open presented by CHASE (ticketed event, to benefit USTA Foundation)
Details: A ticketed event featuring exhibition matches with some of the biggest names in tennis will benefit the USTA Foundation. The lineup includes four-time and defending US Open champion Novak Djokovic, two-time US Open champion Venus Williams, 2022 US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe, Caroline Wozniacki, and former US Open champions Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Gabriela Sabatini, Andy Roddick, and more. Tickets start at $30 and are available at USOpen.org/FanWeek.
Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium
Time: 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Flavors of the Open presented by Dobel Tequila (ticketed event to benefit USTA Foundation)
Details: Returning for its third year in 2024, “Flavors of the Open” is a chance to experience the US Open’s wide-ranging culinary menu, while attendees can interact with a number of celebrity chefs and players. Tickets are available via USOpen.org/FanWeek.
Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium (Concourse)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Chef Participants: Ed Brown, Josh Capon, Alex Guarnaschelli, Pat LaFrieda, Kwame Onwuachi, Benjamin Steakhouse and more.
Friday, August 23, 2024
US Open Media Day (free, via US Open Fan Access Pass)
Details: Tennis stars will participate in US Open Media Day inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fans in the stadium will have the chance to hear directly from the players during a special fan-facing segment of the interview circuit. To attend, fans must register via the Fan Access Pass. For more details, visit USOpen.org/FanWeek.
Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium
Time: Beginning at noon.
US Open Block Party (free)
Details: New this year, the US Open Block Party is a dynamic, festival-style celebration on the Fountain Plaza featuring music from a variety of well-known DJs, player appearances and much more.
Location: Fountain Plaza
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (free)
Details: Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, a longstanding tradition and the world’s largest grassroots tennis event, celebrates Arthur Ashe’s legacy by promoting tennis to young people and instilling values of humanitarianism, leadership, and academic excellence. The event features kids and family activities across the grounds, with top players, music acts, face painting, and a free special show in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Grounds
Time: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Open Practice Day (Free)
Details: Open Practice Day offers a free opportunity to watch the top players in action as they prepare for the US Open main draws at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. You can catch them practicing throughout the grounds, including featured sessions inside Louis Armstrong Stadium and Grandstand, as well as the Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience.
*All players and participants are subject to change.
In addition, Heineken Happy Hour will take place on the grounds from Monday, August 19, through Friday, August 23, providing friends and colleagues with music, tennis, and special drink offers.
Fans can enjoy free access to see the biggest stars in tennis practice on the US Open’s practice courts and stadiums throughout Fan Week. This includes featured practices in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Grandstand, as well as inside Arthur Ashe Stadium via the Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience, accessible with a Fan Access Pass.
About Free Access Pass
The free Fan Access Pass is a digital pass that grants special access to certain areas and events during Fan Week. This includes the Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience, the Media Day Fan Event inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, VIP seats for featured practices inside Louis Armstrong and Grandstand stadiums, and Monday’s Legends of the Open presented by FAGE exhibition. Fans can register at fanpass.usopen.org and download the pass to their mobile wallets for easy access.
US Open Fan Week consistently delivers an exciting lineup of fan-friendly events and activities leading up to the third Grand Slam of the season. Explore the 2024 US Open Fan Week schedule and plan your visit accordingly. Last year, Fan Week set a record with nearly 160,000 attendees, including a record 40,868 on Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day.
