U.S. Open to Kick Off With Fan Week

As we move through the summer, it means that the U.S. Open is on the horizon, and the eyes of the tennis world descend on New York.

The first week of the U.S. Open provides fans with unparalled access to watch the world’s best tennis players as well as other special events, many of which are completely free to attendees.

There is something for everyone at the first, full-weeklong tennis and entertainment festival preceding the U.S. Open. Fan Week runs August 18-23 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

The U.S. Open Main Draw begins August 24, a day earlier than it ever has, and for the first time will begin on a Sunday.

US Open Fan Week’s anchor competition – the U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament – will run from Monday, August 18, to Thursday, August 21, and is free to attend. Played on the field courts of the US Open, the 128-draw men’s and women’s tournaments determine the final 16 players to gain entry into each of the US Open Men’s and Women’s Singles Main Draws.

New this year will be the revamped U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championships. This unprecedented list of star entrants for Mixed Doubles—including nine of the world’s Top-10 women and nine of the world’s Top-10 men—makes mixed doubles at the 2025 US Open a must-attend Championship event.

The competition will take place during U.S. Open Fan Week on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with $1 million in prize money being awarded to the winning team.

Fans can also enjoy free access to see the biggest stars in tennis practice on the U.S. Open’s practice courts and stadiums throughout Fan Week, including featured practices in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Grandstand, as well as inside Arthur Ashe Stadium via the Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience, accessible with Fan Access Pass.

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.

Below is the list of featured events during Fan Week. For a full list and detailed information on all the happenings the week prior to the Main Draw, visit USOpen.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025 and TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A unique opportunity for a pre-US Open Singles Main Draw glimpse to watch top players practice throughout Fan Week.

Heineken Happy Hour

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Bring your colleagues or friends out to the Fountain Plaza for a one-of-a-kind Happy Hour experience with live DJs, tennis, and special drink offers.

Family Festival of Activities

All Day

Fans of all ages can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activity around the games, including: Face Painting, Airbrush Tattoos and Roving Entertainers. Activities and times are subject to change.

Featured Player Practices

All Day, Grandstand and Louis Armstrong Stadium

Fans can get an up-close look at their favorite players and the tournament’s biggest stars in Grandstand as they prepare for the U.S. Open Singles Main Draw.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025

Stars of the Open presented by CHASE (Ticketed event, to benefit USTA Foundation)

One night, countless stars: Stars of the Open will return on Thursday, Aug. 21 and bring together an electrifying mix of legends and top players on the court to dazzle fans with their incredible skills. USOpen.org/FanWeek.

Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium

Time:   7 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025

U.S. Open Media Day

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Fans will once again have the unique opportunity to hear directly from the biggest stars on the WTA and ATP tours as they are interviewed in Arthur Ashe Stadium. A free Fan Access Pass is required for entry.

U.S. Open Block Party

8:00 p.m., Fountain Plaza Stage

Dance the night away at the US Open Block Party. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music and fun at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center’s Fountain Plaza. Stay tuned for more information on this year’s event.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day powered by Net Generation

9:30 a.m., Arthur Ashe Stadium

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day powered by Net Generation is the US Open’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of tennis champion and cultural icon Arthur Ashe. This year, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day will return on Saturday, Aug. 23 with a new start time for an exciting stadium show in Arthur Ashe Stadium, now at 11AM. Tennis fans of all ages can also see top players practice, and enjoy a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities throughout the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, all with the aim of getting kids excited about tennis—a passion of Ashe’s in his life.