For two weeks every August and September, New York City becomes the center of the tennis world. The US Open rolls into town, the energy cranks up, and the city gets even louder than usual. Whether you're a die-hard tennis fan or just someone who loves being in the middle of a major cultural moment, this is one of the best times to be in New York and one of the best places to be, is right here at ROW NYC.
What Is the US Open?
The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, and it is one of the most prestigious events in world tennis. It was founded in 1881, originally known as the US National Championships, before becoming the US Open. Today it draws the biggest names in the sport. Past champions include Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal and it is watched by millions of fans around the globe.
The tournament is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. The venue's centrepiece is Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis stadium in the world with a capacity of 23,771, featuring a retractable roof. There is also Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand, and dozens of outer courts spread across the grounds making a day at the US Open far more than just watching a match. There is food, live music, fan activations, and an atmosphere that feels uniquely New York.
The 2026 US Open runs from late August through early September, with day sessions typically starting at 11:00 AM and night sessions at 7:00 PM. Night sessions under the lights at Arthur Ashe are some of the most electric atmospheres in all of sport.
Getting There From ROW NYC Is Easy
Here is one of the best things about staying at ROW NYC during the US Open: getting from Times Square to Flushing Meadows takes around 40 minutes on the 7-subway line. The 7 train departs directly from the Times Square-42nd Street station, which is steps from the hotel's front door, and drops you at Mets-Willets Point, a short walk from the tennis center gates. No car, no parking, no stress. Hop on the train, arrive at the tournament, and head back to Times Square when the last ball is hit. It genuinely could not be simpler.
Prefer a cab or rideshare? A taxi from Times Square to Flushing runs around 19 minutes with no traffic. Either way, ROW NYC's Times Square location makes getting to and from the US Open one of the easiest logistics of your entire trip.
Can't Make It Courtside? Watch It at Percy All Day
Not every day has to be a trip out to Queens. Percy All Day, ROW NYC's all-day café and bar just off the lobby, is the perfect place to watch the action unfold on screen. Grab a coffee for the morning matches, settle in with cocktails for the night sessions, and enjoy shareable bites while the serves fly and the rallies go long. It is a lively, social atmosphere that makes watching sport genuinely fun and when something extraordinary happens on court, you will want to be somewhere you can react out loud.
Percy All Day runs from morning to night, which means it is timed perfectly for a tournament that plays two full sessions every single day.
The US Open and New York City — Made for Each Other
There is something about the US Open that feels distinctly New York. It is loud, it is diverse, it is world-class, and it does not apologize for being exactly what it is. The crowd at Arthur Ashe is unlike any other tennis crowd on the planet — passionate, knowledgeable, and completely unpredictable.
ROW NYC puts you right in the middle of the city that hosts this tournament better than anyone else could. Easy access to the 7 train, Percy All Day for the matches you watch from the hotel, and Times Square buzzing outside your window every night.
The US Open only comes around once a year. Make sure you are in the right place for it.
Book your stay at ROW NYC and experience the US Open the New York way.