Mayor Mamdani secures affordable tickets for U.S. Open in NYC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has arranged for 1,000 affordable tickets for the U.S. Open, set to run from August 30 to September 8, 2026. These $100 tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for local residents, offering access to main-draw matches. Mamdani’s initiative aims to address the soaring ticket prices for major sporting events this summer, reiterating the belief that such events should be accessible to the public. USTA Chief Executive Craig Tiley supported the move, emphasizing a commitment to making tennis accessible, along with the U.S. Open's eight days of free grounds admission.
- •1,000 affordable U.S. Open tickets available to NYC residents
- •$100 tickets cover main-draw matches from August 30 to September 8
- •Mamdani emphasizes sports accessibility amid rising ticket prices
- •USTA supports initiative, continuing commitment to local engagement
- •U.S. Open also offers eight days of free grounds admission
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"Major sporting events in the New York/N ew Jersey are have assaulted by outrageous ticket prices this summer. During the NBA Finals, ticket prices got so out of control that U.S. President Donald Trump faced major backlash for not showing sympathy for fans who had been priced out. “That’s the way life goes,” Trump said…
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