The 2025 US Open, tennis’s final Grand Slam of the year, will be held in New York from Sunday, August 24 through Sunday, September 7, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, according to both Tennis Connected and SeatGeek. The tournament marks the culmination of the season with a globally diverse field of champions and challengers, record prize money, and a host of new fan experiences.

## Tournament Overview

This year’s US Open will welcome more than 900 players across singles, doubles, mixed doubles, juniors, and wheelchair divisions. The total prize money pool has reached a record-setting $90 million, underlining the tournament’s status as the biggest purse in professional tennis. The 2025 event is expected to be especially dynamic, with both established stars and rising talents vying for the coveted titles. ESPN, ESPN2, TSN, and ESPN+ will provide live coverage, ensuring fans worldwide can follow every major moment.

## Schedule and Fan Week

Fan Week kicks off on August 18, featuring six days of free, no-ticket-required access to the grounds for practice sessions, qualifying matches, autograph opportunities, and family-friendly activities. A major new feature for 2025 is the Mixed Doubles Fan Week Challenge, featuring shorter sets and no-ad scoring for a $1 million prize pool. Another innovation is the debut of “Game, Set, Matchmaker,” a live dating show filmed on-site during Fan Week. The Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day stadium show and final Fan Fest will round out pre-tournament festivities on Saturday, August 23.

The main draw begins on Sunday, August 24, running through Sunday, September 7. Daily schedules will include a mix of first-round upsets, night sessions at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and special events such as Open Pride Day on August 28 and Family Day on August 31. The quarterfinals will be split across September 3 and 4, followed by the women’s semifinals on September 5. The women’s championship will be played on Saturday, September 6, with the men’s final closing the tournament on Sunday, September 7 as a new champion is crowned on the sport’s biggest stage.

## Men’s & Women’s Contenders

On the men’s side, defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to New York after a breakthrough year that included a victory at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, according to Sky Sports. Novak Djokovic remains a threat as he chases additional history, while Carlos Alcaraz—already a winner at the French Open, Cincinnati Masters, and Japan Open in 2025—looks to reclaim the spotlight with Grand Slam consistency. Rising challengers like Jack Draper, fresh off winning Indian Wells earlier in the season, could shake up the draw.

The women’s draw saw Iga Świątek secure her first Wimbledon title earlier in the summer, according to her season details on Wikipedia. She will aim to carry that momentum into the US Open and add hard-court silverware to her collection. Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open winner, will be a favorite among home fans, while Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Amanda Anisimova—who earlier defeated Świątek in the quarterfinals of Montreal—are all serious contenders for the title. The field’s depth and unpredictability promise a fortnight of high drama and unpredictable results.

## Grounds, Tickets, and Access

Fans can get the best value by purchasing grounds passes early in the tournament, which provide access to all outer courts and a packed day of tennis. Night sessions at Arthur Ashe Stadium begin daily at 7 p.m., with the most anticipated singles matches typically featured under the lights. Public transportation via the 7 train to Mets–Willets Point Station remains the most efficient way to reach the venue.

## Key Features and Innovations

In addition to new fan entertainment, the 2025 US Open is expanding diversity and inclusion initiatives, with dedicated programming for Open Pride...