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Mamdani offers 1,000 US Open tickets to NYC residents for $100 each

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:21 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Mamdani offers 1,000 US Open tickets to NYC residents for $100 each
Summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the availability of 1,000 affordable tickets for the US Open tennis tournament. Starting August 26 at 10 a.m., city residents can purchase tickets online for $100 each, allowing access to matches from August 30 to September 8. This effort aims to make the event more accessible amid rising living costs, reflecting Mamdani's commitment to affordability. Discounted tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and will allow fans to see top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka for significantly less than retail prices.

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  • •Tickets available for matches between August 30 and September 8.
  • •Residents can buy up to two tickets each at $100.
  • •Tickets are offered in partnership with the United States Tennis Association.
  • •Opening session tickets typically start at $239.
Latest Updates
  • 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Mamdani Secures 'Affordable' U.S. Open Tickets For NYC Residents Amid Surging Prices
  • 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Mamdani offers 1k 'affordable' US Open tickets to NYC residents
What they're saying
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Mamdani’s initiative is a response to concerns about surging ticket prices for the Grand Slam tennis tournament, which begins on Sunday.

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The discounted tickets will allow New Yorkers to see matches for potentially hundreds of dollars cheaper than retail prices.

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