Full lineup of US Open Fan Week events is announced
Jun 20, 2024
The USTA announced the blockbuster lineup of can’t-miss, fan-friendly events and activities taking place at this year’s US Open Fan Week, beginning on August 19. Featuring free grounds admission and separately ticketed signature events, Fan Week runs August 19-25 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The US Open Main Draw begins on August 26.
“With a lineup of unique signature events starring tennis icons and headlining entertainers, up-close access to the sport at its pinnacle and a variety of fun activities available every day, the US Open is truly open and accessible for all as we welcome all fans and families alike to experience this one-of-a-kind festival the week before the US Open Main Draw,” said US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster.
Fans can download the free Fan Access Pass – a digital pass that grants special access to certain areas and events during Fan Week, including: the Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience, the Media Day Fan Event inside Arthur Ashe Stadium; VIP seats to featured practices inside Louis Armstrong and Grandstand stadiums and Monday’s Legends of the Open presented by FAGE exhibition. Registration is available at fanpass.usopen.org, with the ability to download your pass to your mobile wallet for easy access.
Photo credit: David Nemec/USTA. Source: US Open.
Full lineup of US Open Fan Week events
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 on the eve of Fan Week to kick off the three weeks of tennis and entertainment to come. Tickets are on sale now and available via Ticketmaster.com.
Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024
US Open Qualifying Tournament Begins (Free)
Details: 128 men and 128 women battle for the final 16 spots in the singles Main Draws on the US Open’s field courts, beginning on Monday, August 19, and running through Thursday, August 22. Players in the Qualifying Tournament traditionally are ranked between No. 100-250 in the world, and the field includes everything from rising young stars to veterans on the comeback trail.
Legends of the Open presented by FAGE (Free)
Details: A free-to-attend 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: A new, blockbuster mixed doubles event featuring four teams of current men’s and women’s stars competing for $500,000 in prize compensation, with $250,000 going to the winning team. The teams include: defending US Open champion Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton; two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios; Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa; Taylor Fritz and Aryna Sabalenka. Tickets start at $30 and are available via 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 of exhibition matches featuring some of the biggest names in tennis to benefit the USTA Foundation. The match and player 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: The game’s biggest stars will participate in US Open Media Day inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a fan-facing portion of their interview circuit allowing fans in Ashe to hear directly from the players up close and personal (Fans must register for this event via Fan Pass; Visit USOpen.org/FanWeek for more details).
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
Event: Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (Free)
Details: The long-running Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, the largest grassroots tennis event in the world, honors Arthur Ashe’s legacy of instilling the values of humanitarianism, leadership and academic excellence alongside promoting the sport of tennis to young people, will take place on Saturday, August 24, with kids and family activities all throughout the grounds, featuring 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
Event: Open Practice Day (Free)
Details: Watch the game’s top players practice as they prepare for the US Open main draws throughout the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, including featured practices inside Louis Armstrong Stadium and Grandstand, as well as the Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience.
*All players and participants are subject to change.
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Source: US Open / USTA. Top photo featuring Coco Gauff courtesy of US Open (Photo credit: David Nemec / USTA).