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Seaport Racquet Club

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Seaport Square and Pier 17

Seaport, Manhattan

Free to visit; clinics and some programming ticketed

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A full-size tennis court lands in Seaport Square, with a Honey Deuce bar on the Heineken Riverdeck and an 18-foot screen at Sadie's Garden.

This is the closest thing Manhattan gets to a US Open satellite: a real court on the cobbles at Seaport Square, an outdoor LED wall pouring match coverage over a garden bar, and Honey Deuces on a deck over the East River — all of it walk-in rather than ticketed. It runs the full length of the tournament, with clinics, shopping and movie nights layered on as the draw progresses. If you cannot get to Flushing, this is where the fortnight actually feels like it is happening downtown.

What to expect

Expect a court set up in the open plaza with people watching from the edges, a clubhouse space inside Pier 17 stocked with brand samples and a bar, and two separate drinking spots — one on the riverdeck, one in Sadie's garden under the screen. The full programming calendar fills in as the tournament goes, so what is on the court changes week to week.

Good to know

  • The 2/3, 4/5, A/C/J/Z to Fulton Street all leave a short walk downhill to the Seaport
  • Wandering the court, clubhouse and bars is free; clinics and some programming need a booking
  • Sadie's Garden Bar is where the outdoor screen lives, so head there to actually watch matches
  • Pier 17's rooftop and the cobbled streets around it get crowded when a big match is on
  • Programming is added through the run — check the Seaport listing before you go for a specific event
  • Good for a tennis-adjacent night out that does not involve a trip to Queens

Common questions

Is it free to visit?

Walking into the Seaport Racquet Club, the court area and the bars is free; clinics and certain ticketed programming are separate.

Where exactly is it?

Across the Seaport — a full-size court at Seaport Square and the Racquet Clubhouse inside Pier 17 at 89 South Street.

Can I watch US Open matches there?

Yes. Sadie's Garden Bar runs an 18-foot outdoor LED screen for match viewing through the tournament.