Published Sep 9, 2026
The US Open is an annual Grand Slam tennis tournament held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York City. Its total on-site attendance reached 1.14 million in 2025, extending the tournament’s post-pandemic growth beyond the 1 million-attendee mark.
How many people attend the US Open in New York each year?
The US Open drew 1.14 million total on-site attendees in 2025, up from 1.05 million in 2024 and 853,200 in 2019.
- The 2019 tournament remains the main pre-pandemic benchmark, with 853,200 total on-site attendees.
- After the no-spectator 2020 tournament, attendance growth accelerated from 2023 onward.
- The event reached 957,400 attendees in 2023, then passed 1 million attendees for the first time in 2024.
- In 2025, attendance increased by about 95,900 compared with 2024.
- Total on-site attendance in 2025 was about 34.1% higher than in 2019.
Note: Attendance represents attendee entries, not unique visitors. Percentage changes are calculated from the underlying attendance totals before rounding.

How many people attended the US Open in New York in 2025?
The US Open welcomed 1.14 million total on-site attendees in 2025, the highest figure in the recent attendance benchmarks shown above.
- The 2025 total was about 9.1% higher than the 1.05 million attendees recorded in 2024.
- Compared with 2019, the tournament brought in about 291,300 more attendees.
- Fan Week drew 239,300 attendees in 2025.
- The tournament remained above the 1 million-attendee mark for the second consecutive year.
Note: Percentage changes are calculated from the full attendance values before rounding. Totals shown in millions and rounded for readability.
How many people attended the US Open in New York in 2024?
The US Open reached 1.05 million total on-site attendees in 2024, becoming the first US Open to pass 1 million attendees.
- Attendance in 2024 was about 91,300 higher than in 2023.
- The 2024 total was about 195,400 higher than the 2019 benchmark.
- Attendance increased by about 9.5% compared with 2023.
- The milestone was followed by another record year in 2025.
How many people attend the US Open per day in Queens?
The US Open averaged about 54,500 attendees per event day in 2025 when total attendance is spread across a three-week event period.
- The 2025 average is based on 1.14 million attendees across 21 days.
- The 2024 average was about 49,900 attendees per event day.
- The average number of attendees per event day in 2023 was approximately 45,600.
- The 2019 benchmark averaged about 40,600 attendees per event day.
- These figures are not official daily gate counts.
Note: Calculated using total attendance divided by 21 days. Average daily figures are derived values and are not official attendance statistics.

Where is the US Open held in New York City?
The US Open is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, New York City.
- The venue has hosted the tournament since the late 1970s.
- Arthur Ashe Stadium is the centerpiece court.
- The complex operates year-round with tennis programs and events.
- The tournament is one of New York City's largest annual sporting events.
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When is the US Open held in New York each year?
The US Open is held in late August and early September, with Fan Week and qualifying events preceding the later rounds.
- The 2024 tournament ran from August 26 to September 8.
- The 2025 tournament ran from August 25 to September 7.
- The event takes place near the end of the U.S. summer travel season.
- Fan Week contributes a significant share of attendance before the main draw commences.
Note: Dates may vary slightly depending on the event components included.
Visitor Experience at the US Open
The US Open visitor experience combines Grand Slam match play, stadium sessions, free Fan Week programming, and fan-focused activities before the later rounds of the tournament.
- Visitors can experience the event through reserved stadium sessions, practice access, qualifying matches, and public programming.
- Fan Week adds a free-access layer before the main draw commences.
- The event gives attendees a short-window New York City sports experience built around elite tennis and on-site programming.
- The mix of Grand Slam competition, multiple ticketed and free-access options, and concentrated scheduling helps explain why attendance has remained above 1 million entries in recent years.
Note: Attendance figures measure event entries and should not be interpreted as unique visitor counts.
References
- US Open Attendance and Fan Records (2019, 2023–2025) · usopen.org
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center · ntc.usta.com
- US Open Tournament Profiles (2024–2025) · itftennis.com