🎾 Key Facts & Dates
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The 145th edition takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, NYC Reddit+13Independent Collection+13VIP Tables Cannes+13.
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For the first time in Open Era history, the main draw begins Sunday, August 24, with finals concluding on Sunday, September 7—making it a 15‑day event AP News+2Independent Collection+2VIP Tables Cannes+2.
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Qualifying rounds run from August 18–20, and mixed doubles kicks off during Fan Week (Aug 19–20) before the singles start Wikipedia+2The Racket Sports+2Radical Storage+2.
đź“… Tournament Schedule Highlights
Based on the official match calendar:
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August 18–20: Qualifying at 11 a.m.
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August 19 (Tue, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.) / Aug 20 (Wed): Mixed doubles rounds and final
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August 24 (Sun): Official first round begins at 11 a.m. (day) and 7 p.m. (night) sessions
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September 2–3: Quarterfinals across both day and evening sessions
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September 4–5: Women’s semifinals (Thu night), Men’s semifinals (Fri day + night)
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September 6 (Sat afternoon): Women’s final
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September 7 (Sun afternoon): Men’s final The Sun+15usopen-tennis.com+15The Racket Sports+15Radical StorageRoadtrips
🏟️ Venue Information
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Arthur Ashe Stadium (~23,200 seats) is the centerpiece for major singles and doubles matches.
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Louis Armstrong Stadium (~14,000 seats with a retractable roof) hosts major second-stage matches and features outer courts on Laykold hard surfaces Secret NYC+8VIP Tables Cannes+8Wikipedia+8.
🔄 Mixed Doubles Format Update
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For the first time, the mixed doubles tournament will take place during Fan Week (Aug 19–20).
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The event features 16 teams, played in short‑set, no‑ad, fast formats, with a $1 million prize fund for the winners Wikipedia+1The Sun+1.
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Notable withdrawals include Tsitsipas/Badosa, fueling speculation of a breakup, though they remain in the singles draw usopen-tennis.com+13Talksport+13The Sun+13. Partnerships like Raducanu/Alcaraz are under scrutiny for final participation Secret NYC+5The Sun+5Wikipedia+5.
đź“ş How to Watch
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USA: Live on ESPN and via ESPN+, which streams from all courts (subscription ~$11.99/month or $119.99/year) What to Watch.
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UK: Exclusive coverage on Sky Sports Tennis, accessible via Sky Sports+ or NOW memberships (~ÂŁ35/month) Sky Sports+1What to Watch+1.
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Australia: Stan Sport with an add-on package (~AU $20/month).
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Other regions: Access via TVNZ+ in New Zealand and various broadcasters globally; using VPNs may be necessary What to Watch.
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According to community reports, ESPN app and ESPN+ remain the most reliable streaming platforms worldwide Reddit.
🧠Why the Change—and What It Means for Fans
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The shift to a Sunday start and 15‑day format is designed to maximize attendance, with an additional 70,000 ticketed sessions added across early rounds Secret NYC+4The Racket Sports+4AP News+4.
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Open Pride Day on August 28 will celebrate inclusivity, led by USTA leadership initiatives aimed at LGBTQ+ visibility and broader representation Independent Collection+5them.us+5Wikipedia+5.
âś… Quick Summary
| Feature | Details |
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| 🎯 Location | NYC, USTA Billie Jean King Center |
| 📆 Dates | Aug 18–Sept 7; Main draw: Aug 24–Sept 7 |
| 🔄 New Format | 15 days; mixed doubles during Fan Week |
| 🎟️ Tickets | Via official USTA/Ticketmaster; secondary sites risky Sky Sports+9Radical Storage+9usopen-tennis.com+9The Racket Sports+4Wikipedia+4Independent Collection+4 |
| đź“ş Broadcast | ESPN/ESPN+ (US), Sky Sports (UK), Stan Sport (AU), others globally |
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