About US Open (Tennis)
The US Open is the fourth and final tennis Grand Slam of the year, played on hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York. First held in 1881, it is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world and famed for its electric, sometimes raucous New York atmosphere. Its showpiece, Arthur Ashe Stadium, is the largest tennis arena on Earth, seating nearly 24,000 fans under a retractable roof.
Over roughly two weeks the tournament crowns champions in men's and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles, drawing the sport's biggest stars to compete for one of tennis's most coveted titles. The US Open was the first Grand Slam to award equal prize money to men and women, back in 1973, and is known for its primetime night sessions, loud crowds and big-city spectacle that set it apart from the other majors.
The US Open is held from late August into early September each year. In 2026 the main draw begins on Sunday, August 30 and runs through the finals on September 13, preceded by Fan Week from August 23. Because the dates shift slightly each year, the counter above always targets the next tournament. Add the US Open to your own countdown page to track the days until the final Slam of the season.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026next |
| 2027 | Monday, August 30, 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, August 30, 2028 |
| 2029 | Thursday, August 30, 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, August 30, 2030 |
FAQ
When is the US Open 2026?
The 2026 US Open main draw begins on Sunday, August 30 and runs through the finals on September 13, with Fan Week from August 23. The countdown above shows the time remaining.
Why is the US Open important?
It is the year's fourth and final tennis Grand Slam, one of the sport's most prestigious titles, and was the first major to award equal prize money to men and women in 1973.
Where is the US Open played?
At the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, on hard courts. The main arena, Arthur Ashe Stadium, is the largest tennis stadium in the world.
What surface is the US Open played on?
Hard courts — specifically an acrylic surface known as Laykold — which produces a fast, high-bouncing game compared with the clay of the French Open or the grass of Wimbledon.