The US Open is tennis’s loudest, most electrifying major — 700,000 fans across three weeks, night sessions that vibrate through the Queens night, and a stadium where every grunt echoes off a retractable roof. For 2026, the USTA has completed its $800 million transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, adding a new 14,000-seat Stadium 2, a expanded food hall curated by David Chang, and the «Blue Room» — a members-only hospitality club suspended beneath the Arthur Ashe Stadium upper deck. The tournament runs from August 24 to September 7, and Octobere has secured a portfolio of access options that range from grounds passes to the most exclusive hospitality on site.
The $800 Million Transformation
The USTA’s multi-phase renovation has reimagined the fan experience from the ground up. The centrepiece is the new Stadium 2, a 14,000-seat venue designed by the same firm that redeveloped Wimbledon’s No.1 Court. Its cantilevered roof covers every seat, and the sightlines are engineered so that the top row feels closer to the action than the lower bowl at the old Grandstand. The improved circulation spine — a 60-foot-wide promenade connecting the campus’s three main stadiums — has eliminated the bottlenecks that have historically defined the Flushing Meadows experience. The food programme has been elevated dramatically: David Chang’s «Fuku» outpost serves the best chicken sandwich in tennis, and the Champagne bar at the south plaza offers Moët & Chandon by the glass while you watch the match on a 40-foot screen.
The Blue Room — Tennis’s Newest Hospitality Icon
The Blue Room is the most significant addition to the US Open hospitality landscape since Arthur Ashe opened in 1997. Positioned between the field level and the first concourse of the main stadium, the Blue Room offers a private lounge that seats 200 guests, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look directly onto the court. The interior was designed by the Rockwell Group, whose previous projects include Per Se and the Nomad Hotel. The menu is overseen by Daniel Boulud, and the wine list is curated by a master sommelier who sources small-production Burgundies and Champagnes. Access to the Blue Room is limited to 200 guests per session, and the season pass is priced at $18,500 per person. Octobere holds an allocation of Blue Room passes for the 2026 tournament, including both day and evening sessions.
Courtside Signature — The Premium Tier
For members who want to be in the heart of the action, the Courtside Signature experience places you in the first six rows of Arthur Ashe Stadium, directly behind the players’ benches and the umpire’s chair. The price point of $8,500 per person includes access to the Courtside Club, a private lounge beneath the stadium that serves a full bar and a chef-driven menu. The seats themselves are padded and wider than standard, with a personal service button that summons a dedicated attendant. Courtside Signature is available for all sessions, but the evening sessions — particularly when Novak Djokovic or Coco Gauff are on the schedule — command the highest demand.
New York — The Tournament City
The US Open is as much a New York event as a tennis tournament. The city’s hotels are fully booked throughout the fortnight, with the Mark on Madison Avenue and the Baccarat Hotel in Midtown serving as the unofficial headquarters for the tennis world. Octobere has secured a block of suites at the Baccarat for members attending the tournament, with dedicated transport to Flushing Meadows via a fleet of Mercedes S-Class vehicles that use the dedicated VIP lane on the Grand Central Parkway. For dining, we recommend Carbone in Greenwich Village for pre-tennis dinner (the veal Parmesan is the order) and the Grill at the Seagram Building for a post-match celebration that channels mid-century New York glamour.
Octobere’s US Open Service
We coordinate the full US Open experience: ticket procurement across all tiers, hospitality passes, hotel reservations, transport, and dining. Contact our Access desk to discuss your requirements for the 2026 tournament.