The greatest stage in tennis is in the midst of a grand makeover. With the largest single investment in US Open history, the reimagination and modernization of Arthur Ashe Stadium has begun, along with the creation of a new, state-of-the-art Player Performance Center, ushering in a bold, visionary future for fans, players and partners.
The project represents an $800 million investment in the US Open and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center that is entirely self-funded by the USTA, with New York City continuing to benefit from more than $1.2 billion in annual economic impact created from the three weeks of the US Open. Combined with the US Open’s most recent transformation project, completed in 2018, the USTA has invested nearly $2 billion into the US Open and its home facility, without using any public, taxpayer or government funding.
The transformation is taking place over three phases and will be completed by the 2027 US Open, without interrupting play or fan access for the event.
The project will comprehensively enhance and modernize the US Open’s centerpiece, Arthur Ashe Stadium, elevating the experience for all fans inside tennis’ grandest stage.
This year will be a year of transition, with fans seeing much of the stadium revamped, including the interior of Arthur Ashe Stadium, although many areas will be temporary for 2026 and not finalized until the 2027 US Open. Attendees will experience an incredible 2026 US Open, nonetheless, as the project was managed to ensure the best possible experience for all on-site.
For 2026, fans will see:
- An upward extension of the courtside-level bowl with 2,000 new seats, expanding the courtside experience from 3,000 to 5,000 seats.
- A 40 percent increase to the promenade-level concourse, adding significantly more open space for fans at the promenade and loge levels.
- Two new dedicated luxury suite levels.
And, when completed in 2027, the visitors will see:
- Completely modernized concourses, with newly designed retail experiences and food and beverage spaces.
- Significantly increased access to restrooms on all concourses, and more escalators and elevators to all levels.
- All-new club and restaurant areas, with enhanced dining options and premium hospitality spaces.
Also included in the project is a state-of-the-art, $250 million Player Performance Center, which will provide US Open competitors with best-in-class amenities. This facility, to be ready for 2027, will be located on the west side of Arthur Ashe Stadium, adjacent to the practice courts.
The lead architect of the overall reimagination project is HOK Rossetti, the architect for the original construction of Arthur Ashe Stadium, as well as the expansive transformation project that was completed in 2018.
