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Mamdani US Open tickets
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The gist
Mayor Mamdani and USTA offer 1,000 $100 US Open tickets to NYC residents. The deal fights resale prices, making tennis accessible to locals.
Background
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made affordability a priority, previously securing discounted World Cup tickets. The US Open tickets are part of this effort, with resale prices on Ticketmaster soaring to $240-$478 for grounds passes despite a $65 face value.
How it unfolded
- Tue, 25 Aug 2026Mayor Mamdani and USTA announce 1,000 discounted $100 US Open tickets for NYC residents, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00Tickets go on sale at USOpen.org/NYCTickets for NYC residents with certified zip codes, up to two per person.
- Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 8, 2026Tickets cover main draw matches, including seats in Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums and grounds passes.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Mayor Mamdani: 'If the world's best tennis players are coming to our city, New Yorkers should be able to see them play.'
- Critics
- Criticism over resale prices prompted the initiative, as grounds passes were reselling for $240-$478 despite a $65 face value.