Tennis fans priced out? US Open prices spark outrage as tickets reach eye-watering $20,900

For fans wanting to attend the US Open in person, it is set to be a very expensive one. With tickets going for as much as $20,900, a number of tennis fans are being priced out of a trip to Flushing Meadows.

The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year will take place in New York from August 31 to September 13. It is set to the final installment of the North American hardcourt swing for another year, closely following in the footsteps of the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open.

The players will be ready to compete at the highest level with Grand Slam glory on the line. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the reigning US Open champions but will meet stiff competition from their rivals.

Jannik Sinner is favourite to take glory in the men's event as Alcaraz continues to work his way back from a wrist injury. The likes of Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic will also fancy a shot at glory. It is more wide open for the women with the likes of Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff all going for their first Grand Slam title of 2026. Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Elina Svitolina, Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova make up what is a thrilling field.

The US Open is one of the most rewarding tournaments on the ATP and WTA calendar. The winners last year earned a seismic $5 million for their troubles. It was the first Grand Slam to do such an act with a total prize money of $90 million, a 20% increase compared with 2024.

According to the latest accounts published by the USTA, the American federation generated a whopping $623.8 million in revenue alone in 2024. $559.6 million of that came from the US Open.

Once expenses are deducted, the profit comes around the $277 million mark. This will be pumped into vast renovation project of the Flushing Meadows site, estimated at $800 million.

A huge part of their revenue comes form tickets sold. Following in the footsteps of the football World Cup which was also hosted in the USA, the prices are extortionate and too high for many.

This is showcased on the official resale market. Tickets for the men's final comes up to $20,900, a gigantic price to pay for just one match. Even if you choose to go earlier in the tournament, a ticket can cost more than $400.

There is other options to get in to Flushing Meadows and not blowing your whole budget. Entry passes which allow you to roam the grounds begin at $65, but seemingly all the marquee matchups are reserved for the wealthy.

It stems deeper than this. An exhibition match headlined by Roger Federer will be a tantalising show for many tennis fans but the tickets that on for sale for nearly $12,000 will put many off. The prices continue to climb as we edge ever closer to the US Open officially starting. This may be a sight to get used to for tennis fans with many starting to be priced out of the sport.