US Open 2026 schedule: dates & sessions
Understanding the fortnight to pick the right days, from first round to finals.
The US Open 2026, the season's final Grand Slam, runs from Sunday, August 30 to Sunday, September 13 at Flushing Meadows. Fan Week starts as early as August 23 (free qualifying, Arthur Ashe Kids' Day). Week 1 strings together the early rounds across many courts; Week 2 concentrates the round of 16, quarterfinals and semifinals. The women's final is on Saturday, September 12, the men's final on Sunday, September 13.
Last updated 30 June 2026
The dates of the US Open 2026
The US Open 2026 main draw runs from Sunday, August 30 to Sunday, September 13, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. It is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the season, organized by the USTA.
The fortnight follows a steady build: early rounds in Week 1, then the concentrated business end in Week 2, up to the finals weekend. The table below summarizes the highlights.
| Period | Phase | Not to miss |
|---|---|---|
| From August 23 | Fan Week and qualifying | Free qualifying, Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, reimagined Mixed Doubles |
| Aug 30 – Sep 4 | Week 1 (rounds 1 to 3) | Many courts active, day and night sessions |
| Sep 7–9 | Round of 16 and quarterfinals | Tighter line-ups on Arthur Ashe |
| Sep 10–11 | Semifinals | Women's semis Thursday, men's semis Friday |
| Sep 12–13 | Finals | Women's final Saturday 12, men's final Sunday 13 |
Fan Week and qualifying, from August 23
Before the main draw, Fan Week opens the site as early as August 23. It begins with Arthur Ashe Kids' Day on August 23, then continues with free qualifying, around August 24 to 27, where the players to watch often emerge.
Fan Week also hosts a reimagined Mixed Doubles format. It is a more relaxed window, ideal for a first look at the site before the intensity of the fortnight.
Week 1: the early rounds
Week 1, roughly August 30 to September 4, strings together the early rounds, from the first to the third. This is when the most courts are active at once, from the show courts to the outer courts.
A day-session ticket on Arthur Ashe (start around 11am, two to three matches) also gives grounds access to the outer courts: it is the ideal formula for moving around and seeing plenty of tennis. Night sessions, around 7pm, offer two marquee matches in the most sought-after atmosphere of the fortnight.
Week 2: round of 16, quarters, semis
Week 2 tightens the draw. The round of 16 takes place on the second Monday and Tuesday, followed by the quarterfinals on Tuesday and Wednesday. The line-up then concentrates on Arthur Ashe and the main courts.
The semifinals follow: women's semis on Thursday, men's semis on Friday. This is the stretch where each session becomes a major occasion, and where the choice of date matters most.
The finals weekend and choosing sessions
The women's final is on Saturday, September 12, the men's final on Sunday, September 13. Finals days are a single session, with no day/night split.
For the rest of the fortnight, Arthur Ashe sells separate day and night sessions. The day session (two to three matches, grounds access to the outer courts included) suits those who want to see plenty of tennis; the night session (two marquee matches, the most glamorous atmosphere) is the most in demand. TGZ advises on the choice of dates and sessions according to your priorities, subject to availability. As an independent concierge, we are neither affiliated with nor mandated by the USTA, the US Open or On Location.
Frequently asked questions
The main draw runs from Sunday, August 30 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Flushing Meadows. Fan Week, which includes free qualifying, starts as early as August 23. The women's final is on September 12, the men's final on September 13.
On Arthur Ashe, the day session starts around 11am, offers two to three matches and gives grounds access to the outer courts; the night session starts around 7pm, offers two marquee matches and the most sought-after atmosphere. The two are sold separately. Finals days are a single session.
Week 1 offers plenty of tennis across many courts; Week 2 concentrates the round of 16, quarters and semis, with tighter line-ups. The choice depends on the balance you want between volume of matches and competitive stakes. TGZ advises on the best dates according to your priorities.
It is the window before the main draw, from August 23, with Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, free qualifying (roughly August 24 to 27) and a reimagined Mixed Doubles format. A more relaxed opportunity to discover the site.
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Choose the right dates for the US Open 2026
From the first round to the finals, TGZ advises on sessions and dates according to your priorities, and orchestrates your stay. Let's talk, subject to availability.