Jannik Sinner at the US Open in New York City on Sept. 8, 2024.
The frenzy has officially begun as tickets for the US Open are now available for purchase, months ahead of its much-anticipated kickoff on August 18. Some of the most coveted seats—particularly for the men’s singles final—are commanding breathtaking prices, with listings reaching as high as $30,000 per ticket.
While the French Open continues to captivate audiences in Paris, where new champions will soon be crowned, excitement is already building stateside as the 2025 edition of the US Open begins to take shape. Though the tournament won’t begin until late summer, tennis enthusiasts are wasting no time securing their spots.
Ticket sales opened to the general public on Friday, May 30, following an early presale for American Express members. As of launch day, premium courtside seats for the men’s singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium—scheduled for September 7—were going for a staggering $60,503 per pair on VividSeats, with individual tickets reaching over $30,000. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster offered options starting at $17,422. For the women’s final on the preceding day, seats were listed at up to $8,619.
Prices remain highly dynamic, fluctuating as fans continue to claim their places, even without knowing who will advance to the final stages of the tournament. The passion of the tennis faithful is undeterred by uncertainty, as many are willing to pay a premium for the chance to witness greatness up close.
Last year, according to Sports Illustrated, prices for the men’s final peaked around $23,000, with women’s final seats hitting $3,058. This year’s demand is pushing those figures even higher.
Not every seat will break the bank, however. More accessible options are available during the earlier rounds and in outer courts like Louis Armstrong Stadium or grandstand seating. General grounds admission also provides a budget-friendly way to soak in the electric atmosphere, especially for fans eager to explore multiple matches in a single day.
The official 2025 player lineup has yet to be finalized, but the 2024 tournament saw Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka lift the singles trophies, while Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff were ousted earlier than anticipated.
The US Open is one of four Grand Slam tournaments in professional tennis. This year’s Australian Open, held from January 12 to January 26, crowned Sinner as the men’s champion. On the women’s side, Madison Keys—ranked No. 19—pulled off a stunning upset against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Other high-profile names expected to draw attention include Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka among the women, and Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Djokovic among the men.
Meanwhile, the French Open has delivered its own dramatic turns. Richard Gasquet announced his retirement following a loss to Sinner, and Naomi Osaka’s return was cut short due to injury in the first round.
The French Open will culminate with the women’s final on Saturday, June 7, and the men’s final on Sunday, June 8.
The 2025 US Open will be held from Monday, August 18, through Saturday, September 7, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Matches will be played on hard courts, continuing a long-standing tradition of fast-paced, high-stakes tennis.
