The US Open tennis tournament is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City. The main stadium at the venue is Arthur Ashe Stadium, which is the largest tennis stadium in the world with a seating capacity of nearly 24,000 spectators
. The tournament has been played at this location since 1978, on acrylic hardcourts. The complex includes multiple show courts such as Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand, and Court 17, along with numerous other courts for competition and practice
. For visitors, the venue is accessible via public transportation and has designated parking areas directed by the NYPD during the event
. The US Open is one of the largest annual sporting events in the United States, attracting over 1 million fans during the tournament
. In summary:
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City
- Main stadium: Arthur Ashe Stadium (approx. 24,000 seats)
- Surface: Acrylic hardcourt
- Event timing: Starts last Monday of August, lasts two weeks
- Venue includes multiple show courts and practice courts
- Accessible by public transit and parking arrangements on site
This is the established and ongoing site for the US Open tennis event
