The US Open is set to be the hottest ticket in town when tennis’s biggest stars roll into New York later this month. But it’s a ticket most fans might just be priced out of.
The Grand Slam tournament’s main draw – the final one of the year – is set to kick off in Flushing Meadows on August 30.
And with just 10 days remaining until Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic and co. descend on the Big Apple, anticipation is rocketing.
However, unfortunately for most fans, along with the excitement, ticket prices for the in-demand event are also soaring.
As of August 18, prices are already costing more than last year’s tournament with the average get-in entry currently sitting at $363 on Ticketmaster compared to $262 at the same point in 2025, according to tennis reporter Simon Cambers.
That price is for a grounds pass entry, allowing fans to wander around the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and watch the pros playing on the smaller courts, and doesn’t necessarily guarantee a seat in one of the main stadiums.
Ticket prices for this year’s US Open have rocketed. 2025 men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz is pictured with the championship trophy following last year’s final in Flushing Meadows
The average price is for a grounds pass entry currently sits at a staggering $363
While that figure is representative of resale prices, the US Tennis Association did also attract fury by raising the face value of a grounds pass for this year’s tournament from $60 to $65 with the high-demand pushing second-hand sales into the hundreds.
In comparison, a grounds pass for the first week of Wimbledon earlier this summer was reportedly £33 ($44.70).
At Roland Garros it was reportedly €39 ($45) and for the upcoming Australian Open in 2027 they are priced at AUD$49 ($35).
The prices for the US Open have sparked outrage among fans online with many hitting out at the outrageous cost.
‘The U.S. Open is owned by the USTA which is a non-profit,’ Bill Ackman wrote on X. ‘The idea that a day one ground pass is $363 is absurd. The USTA’s mission is to promote the sport of tennis. How is a $363 ground pass consistent with this mission?’
’10 years ago, I paid $50 for a grounds pass on my first trip to the US Open and it was one of the best tennis days of my life. Wandered the grounds for 12 hours from match to match,’ tennis reporter Hanlon Walsh shared. ‘It’s a shame that the USO is now pricing out so many tennis fans from having similar experiences.’
‘The US open has become influencer central and its all abt ppl going to say they went, not bc they care [about] tennis it’s so lame,’ fumed one fan.
Another agreed, sharing: ‘And the US Open gives brands so many tickets. So they fly out influencers from all over North America to attend. Truly an event for the rich and well connected.’
The Grand Slam tournament has seen an influx of celebrity attendees in recent years. Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce attended the event in 2024
‘It’s actually scandalous,’ claimed tennis commentator Jose Morgado.
‘This is so disingenuous. With two weeks of matches, the U.S. Open has never been as exclusive as the Super Bowl,’ insisted one social media user.
They added: ‘It hasn’t even been that expensive until recently! A few years ago, I could easily buy a GA pass for the early rounds at face value for around $65.’
The US Open begins with Fan Week and qualifiers on August 23, and the main draw matches start on August 30.
It will run through to the women’s singles final on September 11 and the men’s on September 12.
