The US Open 2026 is back in New York, and for the next three weeks, Flushing Meadows becomes one of the liveliest places in the city.
From August 23 through September 13, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center brings together the world's best players, packed stadiums, late-night matches, and the kind of energy that makes this Grand Slam feel completely different from the others.
And with the singles main draw beginning August 30, the biggest moments are still ahead.
What Not to Miss at the US Open 2026
Fan Week
If you're in New York before the main draw starts, US Open Fan Week is worth making time for.
Running through August 29, it gives you a more relaxed look at the tournament, with player practices, activities around the grounds, and qualifying matches where players are fighting for the final spots in the main draw.
Even better, grounds admission during Fan Week is free with a Fan Access Pass.
Arthur Ashe Stadium
Arthur Ashe Stadium is where the US Open feels biggest.
Day sessions give you hours of tennis across the grounds, but the night sessions are a different experience. The lights come on, the crowd gets louder, and matches can easily stretch late into the evening.
If you're going for the biggest names and the biggest moments, this is where you want to be.
What to Wear to the US Open
A day at the US Open can very easily turn into a night at the US Open.
Start with a lightweight shirt and a pair of hybrid shorts that can handle the walk through the grounds, hours in the stands, lunch between matches, and whatever comes after.
Keep the colors clean, the fabrics breathable, and the outfit polished enough that you don't need to think about changing once you leave Flushing Meadows.
It's exactly the kind of day #BEYONDtheBEACH was made for.
What to Eat at the US Open
Food has become a big part of the US Open experience too.
The Food Village has everything from New York favorites to international options, while Fountain Plaza gives you plenty of places to stop between matches. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's Fare brings Mediterranean-inspired dishes to the grounds, along with plenty of options for a quick lunch, dinner, coffee, or something cold between sets.
And then there's the Honey Deuce, the US Open's signature cocktail. If you've seen the drink with little melon “tennis balls” all over social media every September, that's the one.
Final Tip: Don't Rush the Grounds
The US Open is better when you don't treat it like a checklist.
Catch part of a match on an outer court. Stop for something to eat. Walk around Fountain Plaza. Then head into the stadium once the lights come on.
The tennis is the reason everyone comes to Flushing Meadows, but the experience between matches is a big part of what makes the US Open in New York worth the trip.