USTA Open Fan Week returning with tennis, star-studded events and activities

US Open Fan Week, a predominantly free week of activity, will begin with the start of the 2023 US Open Qualifying Tournament on Aug. 22 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 

Each day of Fan Week will be anchored by a signature event that runs the gamut from tennis stars and legends to a food festival, a concert and includes the annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, the largest grassroots tennis event in the world.

Entry to the grounds is free each day of Fan Week, with the US Open Qualifying Tournament taking place from Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, on the field courts of the US Open. The 128-draw tournament determines the final 16 men and 16 women competitors to gain entry into the Main Draw of the US Open. 

The Main Draw begins on Monday, Aug. 28.

Fans can also enjoy featured practices in Grandstand, Louis Armstrong Stadium and Arthur Ashe Stadium. Access is free to the featured practices, and fans can watch how the biggest stars in tennis prepare for a Grand Slam event. 

To gain entry to Arthur Ashe Stadium and the Ashe Stadium Experience, fans will need to download the free Fan Access Pass – a digital pass that grants special access to fans during US Open Fan Week. Registration is open now at fanpass.usopen.org, with the new ability to download your pass to your mobile wallet for easy access at Fan Week. 

This year, Fan Access Pass experiences include access to the Arthur Ashe Stadium Experience, access to the Media Day Fan Event on Friday, Aug. 25, VIP seats to a number of events, including Grandstand practices, and Tuesday’s Legends of the Open exhibition.

Also new this year will be an expanded distribution of Wilson youth tennis racquets.  Last year, 1,000 free racquets were given to kids on Kids’ Day. This year, to celebrate 45 years of partnership with the US Open, Wilson is donating 10,000 junior racquets to be given away to kids during Fan Week. Adults must register for a Fan Access Pass to pick them up on-site. Check back in August for additional reservation details.

All US Open concessions will be open during Fan Week, as will the majority of the on-site sponsor booths and activities to ensure all those attending US Open Fan Week can enjoy a true US Open experience.Last year nearly 112,000 fans attended US Open Fan Week, including more than 35,000 in a record-setting Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day.

Watch players practice as they prepare for the US Open main draws throughout the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.