September in New York means the US Open is entering its most intense stretch. The 2026 tournament runs from August 23 through September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, with main-draw singles play beginning on August 30 and championship week dominating the first half of September.
For fans planning a trip, the final week combines elite tennis, packed night sessions and some of the tournament’s hardest-to-get tickets. The women’s singles final is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, while men’s final will close the event on Sunday, September 13.
US Open runs through September 13
The USTA lists the full 2026 US Open dates as August 23 through September 13. Fan Week and qualifying begin first, while the main singles draw starts on Sunday, August 30 and continues across the first two weeks of September.
That schedule makes September the heart of the tournament. Early in the month, fans can still see multiple matches across several courts, while the second week shifts the focus toward quarterfinals, semifinals and championship matches.
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Championship week starts September 8
The official ticket schedule identifies September 8 through September 13 as championship week at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Those sessions include the singles quarterfinals, semifinals and finals, along with several doubles and wheelchair championship matches.
The women’s singles final is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12. The men’s singles final is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, bringing the 2026 tournament to a close.
Fans can still experience more than Arthur Ashe Stadium
A US Open visit is not limited to the biggest stadium. Grounds admission provides access to matches around the National Tennis Center and to general-admission seating in selected venues, depending on the ticket type and day.
The tournament also includes Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and numerous outer courts. During the earlier September sessions, that can give fans the chance to watch several matches in a single day and experience a broader mix of established stars and emerging players.
What to know before planning a September trip
Individual tickets for the 2026 US Open are already on sale through the tournament’s official channels, although some ticket plans are listed as sold out. Fans should check the official schedule because session times, court assignments and match order can change.
The USTA also publishes daily gate-opening times and transportation information for the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. For travelers visiting New York in early September, the tournament can anchor a sports-focused weekend while still leaving time to explore Queens and Manhattan between sessions.
