US Open (tennis) 2027 in New York City: weekend guide and things to do

30 August to 12 September 2027 · ExpectedNew York City, United StatesGrand Slam

US Open (tennis) means days in New York City with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.

Tours in New York City Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Fan Week before the main draw has free qualifying matches.
Night sessions on Arthur Ashe start at 7 pm and can finish after midnight.

Airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown). LaGuardia has the Q70 bus to the subway. Newark (EWR) has AirTrain to NJ Transit trains to Penn Station in 30 minutes.

7 train or LIRR to Mets-Willets Point, then a short walk.

Public transport directions to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Long Island City and Downtown Brooklyn	One subway stop from Manhattan, cheaper rooms.
Mid-range	Midtown West and Chelsea	Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.
Splurge	Central Park South and the Upper East Side	Classic luxury hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Pod Times Square
Mid-range: Arlo NoMad
Splurge: The Plaza

Links search the nights from 29 August to 13 September. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual tournament stay schedule for 30 August to 12 September 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayTop of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt Half day · Family
Skyline views.
EatPeter Luger Steakhouse in Williamsburg
FreeStaten Island Ferry for Statue of Liberty views.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayHudson Valley day trip Full day
Mansions and autumn colours.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingCentral Park bike or pedicab tour Half day · Low walking · Family
Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields.
EatLevain Bakery Giant cookies

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickBrooklyn Bridge and DUMBO walking tour Half day · Family
Cross the bridge and see the views.
FreeThe High Line.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backup9/11 Memorial and Museum Half day · Indoor
Allow two hours.
Rain or heat backupBroadway show Evening · Nightlife · Indoor · Family
Matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

EveningHarbor sunset cruise Evening · Low walking · Nightlife
Manhattan skyline from the water.
EatKatz's Delicatessen Pastrami

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt

Skyline views.

See times and prices

Half day · Low walking · Family

Central Park bike or pedicab tour

Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO walking tour

Cross the bridge and see the views.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Ferry from Battery Park; book pedestal or crown early.

See times and prices

American Museum of Natural History.
Bronx Zoo.
Intrepid Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Harbor sunset cruise

Manhattan skyline from the water.

See times and prices

Evening · Nightlife · Indoor · Family

Broadway show

Matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

See times and prices

Full day

Hudson Valley day trip

Mansions and autumn colours.

See times and prices

After dark

Rooftop bars in Midtown, jazz in the Village.

Ten tours worth booking for US Open (tennis)

Tour	Length	Good for
Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt	Half day	Families
Central Park bike or pedicab tour	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Food tour of Greenwich Village or Chinatown	Half day	Food lovers
9/11 Memorial and Museum	Half day	Bad weather
Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO walking tour	Half day	Families
Helicopter tour	Half day	Everyone
Hudson Valley day trip	Full day	Everyone
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island	Half day	Families
Harbor sunset cruise	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls
Broadway show	Evening	Night owls, Bad weather, Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Katz's Delicatessen Pastrami
Joe's Pizza Classic slice
Russ and Daughters Bagels and lox
Chelsea Market Food hall
Xi'an Famous Foods Hand-pulled noodles
Los Tacos No. 1 Tacos
Peter Luger Steakhouse in Williamsburg
Levain Bakery Giant cookies

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

9/11 Memorial and Museum

Allow two hours.

See times and prices

Evening · Nightlife · Indoor · Family

Broadway show

Matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

See times and prices

The Met.
MoMA.
Grand Central Market and the New York Public Library.

Getting around on event days

Subway runs 24 hours; OMNY contactless with a weekly cap.
Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7 train or LIRR to Mets-Willets Point.
Uber and taxis are slow in Midtown traffic.

Day trips from New York City

Hudson Valley: 1.5 hours
Philadelphia: 1.5 hours by Amtrak

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for US Open (tennis).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is US Open (tennis) 2027?

The next edition is 30 August to 12 September 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center?

JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown). LaGuardia has the Q70 bus to the subway. Newark (EWR) has AirTrain to NJ Transit trains to Penn Station in 30 minutes. 7 train or LIRR to Mets-Willets Point, then a short walk.

Where should I stay for US Open (tennis)?

For most visitors the best base is Midtown West and Chelsea: Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.

What can we do between sessions at US Open (tennis)?

Good short outings in New York City include Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt, Central Park bike or pedicab tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near US Open (tennis)?

Family-friendly picks: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Broadway show, Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt. American Museum of Natural History.

How far is USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from New York City centre?

About 14 km in a straight line. 7 train or LIRR to Mets-Willets Point, then a short walk.

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