Mixed doubles used to be a sleepy side draw played on outer courts to a few hundred people; the reformatted championship drops it into Arthur Ashe Stadium during Fan Week and stocks the field with singles names who would never otherwise partner up. You get a 23,000-seat stadium session, short scoring formats that keep rallies frantic, and players who actually talk to the crowd. If you want the full Ashe experience without a two-week tournament commitment, this is the way in.
What to expect
Your ticket covers the grounds, so most people arrive early to wander practice courts and the food village before filing into Ashe. Inside, the abbreviated format means points come fast and momentum swings hard, with players miked up and joking between changeovers. Concourse concessions and plaza screens stay open through the session.
Good to know
- The 7 train to Mets-Willets Point puts you at the gate; the LIRR Port Washington branch also stops there
- Arthur Ashe has a retractable roof, so the session plays through rain
- Bag size is restricted at the gates and there is no re-entry once you leave the grounds
- Arrive early — the same ticket lets you watch practice sessions and outer-court play
- Citi Field is next door, so expect heavy train traffic if a Mets home game overlaps
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Common questions
Is this part of the main US Open draw?
No. The Mixed Doubles Championships are played during Fan Week, the stretch before main-draw singles begins the following week.
Do I need a separate Fan Week pass?
No — this stadium session is a ticketed event on its own, and it also gets you onto the grounds.
How long does a session run?
The compressed scoring format makes matches much shorter than a standard tour match, so plan on a full evening rather than a marathon.
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