Hey everyone, so I was looking into the US Open qualifying rounds, and let me tell you, it’s a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to costs. I started by checking out the entry fee for the players. Turns out, if you want to participate in the qualifying rounds, you gotta cough up 200 bucks. Yeah, not exactly pocket change, but hey, it’s the US Open, right?
Then I started thinking, what if I wanted to watch these matches? I mean, it’s free to just walk onto the grounds during the qualifying week, which is pretty sweet. I even found out that they usually post a schedule of who’s practicing where. Like, I could just hang around the Grandstand and see some top players warming up. That’s a steal!
- Entry Fee: $200 for players in the qualifying rounds.
- General Admission: Free during the qualifying week.
But then, my mind wandered to the main event. I started looking at ticket prices for the actual tournament, and whoa, things get pricey. I saw that a seat at Louis Armstrong Stadium could cost anywhere from 174 to 640 dollars. And a single-day grounds pass, which gets you into Louis Armstrong, the Grandstand, and some field courts, is around 137 bucks.
And don’t even get me started on the luxury boxes. Those things are in a whole different league. I saw prices ranging from 15,000 to over 100,000 dollars, depending on the session. Weekday night sessions, semi-finals, and finals are the most expensive, obviously. I guess that’s where the high-rollers hang out, sipping champagne and watching tennis, haha.
My Plan
So, here’s what I’m thinking. I recently moved to NYC, and I’m definitely hitting up those qualifying matches next week. I mean, it’s free, so why not? I might have to get there early to snag a good spot, especially on Friday. But I figure it’s worth it to see some great tennis up close without breaking the bank.
As for the main tournament, I might have to pass on the fancy seats and just enjoy the atmosphere. Maybe I’ll splurge on a grounds pass one day if I’m feeling lucky. But for now, I’m all about that free qualifying action. Who’s with me?
