The US Open this year continues its celebration of Pride and diversity with its second annual Open Pride Day. The world's grandest Slam will again celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on Open Pride Day—which, this year, is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1.
This on-site experience will elevate diverse LGBTQ+ voices both inside and outside of tennis to spread a core message of inclusion: when you're open, you welcome all.
Tickets for Open Pride Day and all other sessions of the 2022 US Open are on sale now at Ticketmaster.
The USTA's history of hosting events for the LGBTQ+ community at the US Open began in 2019 with its “Love All: An Open Conversation," featuring notable LGBTQ+ athletes Jason Collins, Adam Rippon and Billy Beane, among others.The inaugural Open Pride Day was held in 2021, a day- and night-long celebration under the umbrella of the US Open’s “Be Open” social impact campaign.
Pride flags flew proudly at the entrance to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center; players, coaches, officials, Ball Crew team members, staff, partners, vendors and fans wore rainbow wristbands as self-expression and in solidarity; and the exterior of Arthur Ashe Stadium shone brightly in rainbow colors at night after sunset. Year two will see a similar visual celebration of Pride around the grounds during both the day and night sessions.
Both on Open Pride Day and beyond, the USTA is committed to making its signature event a safe space, where all members of the LGBTQ+ affiliated with and attending the tournament can feel seen, welcomed and accepted. To this aim, the USTA will be inviting a diverse group of LGBTQ+ organizations, both inside and outside of tennis, to attend the US Open for the first time—with special emphasis on youth and at-risk individuals.
A cornerstone of the USTA’s strategic platform for diversity and inclusion that seeks to truly make tennis open to all in every aspect and at every level, Open Pride Day is one of two signature celebrations scheduled for the first week of the championships. HBCU Live at the US Open will also return for its second year on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
The 2022 US Open main draw will be played from Aug. 29 through Sept. 11, while US Open Fan Week, which includes free fun and entertainment for all ages plus the US Open Qualifying Tournament, begins the week prior on Aug. 23.
