The first round is the best value of the whole tournament: the draw is at its widest, so a single ticket puts every seed and every dangerous unseeded player on the grounds at once, and the outer courts run matches back to back all day.
What to expect
Play starts across every court simultaneously. A grounds pass reaches Armstrong, the Grandstand and the field courts; the stadium ticket adds Ashe.
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Common questions
What time does the 2026-09-01 night session start?
Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 p.m.. Gates open two hours earlier, and the outer courts often start before the show courts.
Which courts does this ticket cover?
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium. A grounds pass reaches every court except Arthur Ashe; an Ashe ticket includes the grounds.
How do I get there?
The 7 train to Mets–Willets Point, or the LIRR to Mets–Willets Point on match days. Driving into Flushing Meadows on a session day is slow.
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