Blog · US Open · 24 Jul 2026 · 7 min read · Updated July 24, 2026
US Open Night Sessions 2026: Dates, Start Times & Ticket Guide
**US Open 2026 night sessions run from Sunday 30 August through Friday 11 September at Arthur Ashe Stadium.** Most evening sessions begin at **7:00 p.m. New York time**, with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. The men's quarterfinal night session on Wednesday 9 September is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Matchups are assigned later through the daily order of play.
US Open 2026 Night-Session Schedule
The official event schedule lists 13 Arthur Ashe evening sessions. Early in the fortnight, the night ticket covers first-, second-, and third-round matches. The second week moves through the round of 16, quarterfinals, women's semifinals, and the second men's semifinal.
- Sun 30 Aug · 7:00 p.m. — First round
- Mon 31 Aug · 7:00 p.m. — First round
- Tue 1 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — First round
- Wed 2 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Second round
- Thu 3 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Second round
- Fri 4 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Third round
- Sat 5 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Third round
- Sun 6 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Round of 16
- Mon 7 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Round of 16
- Tue 8 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Singles quarterfinals
- Wed 9 Sep · 7:30 p.m. — Men's singles quarterfinal
- Thu 10 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Women's singles semifinals
- Fri 11 Sep · 7:00 p.m. — Men's singles semifinal
- Check the official 2026 US Open event schedule →
Session times and court assignments remain subject to change.
- See the complete round-by-round schedule →
What Time Is the US Open Night Session?
A 7:00 p.m. New York start is 4:00 p.m. in Los Angeles, midnight in the UK, 1:00 a.m. in central Europe, 7:00 a.m. the next day in Beijing, and 8:00 a.m. the next day in Seoul or Tokyo. The 7:30 p.m. quarterfinal session on 9 September is thirty minutes later in every time zone.
That is the scheduled start of play, not a guaranteed start time for every match. A night session can contain more than one match, and the later match begins only after the earlier one finishes and the court is prepared. If you are watching from abroad, use the daily order of play rather than estimating the second match from the clock.
How Night-Session Tickets Work
The evening session is a separate ticketed session at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It gives you a reserved seat in Ashe for the matches assigned to that session, plus first-come, first-served access to general-admission areas at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand, and the field courts where play is still running.
An Arthur Ashe day-session ticket does not reserve the same seat for the evening session. If the night matches are your priority, buy the evening session for the correct date and check the official ticket description before purchase. The players are not guaranteed at the time most tickets go on sale; the order of play decides who appears in each session.
When Can Evening-Session Fans Enter?
The US Open lists 6:00 p.m. as the evening-session entry time. Arriving close to opening gives you time for security, food, the walk to Arthur Ashe, and any outer-court play still in progress before the stadium match begins.
The tournament advises that gate times and schedules can change, so recheck the event page on the day. Keep your mobile ticket ready before reaching the entrance and allow more time on Labor Day weekend, when the grounds and nearby transit are especially busy.
What a Night Session Feels Like
The atmosphere changes after sunset. Arthur Ashe holds the tournament's largest crowd, the lights flatten the blue court into a stage, and the evening audience arrives expecting one of the day's headline matches. Early rounds often pair women's and men's singles; late-round sessions focus on a quarterfinal or semifinal program.
The trade-off is uncertainty. A long first match can push the next one deep into the night, and there is no fixed finishing time. Bring a light layer for the walk home, charge your phone, and know your late-night route before the first ball. The best night-session plan leaves the end of the evening open.
Which Night Session Should You Choose?
Choose the first week if you want two headline names and the possibility of seeing more tennis around the grounds. Choose the round of 16 for a stronger average matchup without paying only for the final weekend. Choose a quarterfinal or semifinal if one high-stakes match matters more than variety.
- Best for variety — 30 August to 5 September
- Best balance of quality and choice — 6 to 7 September
- Best for high stakes — quarterfinal sessions on 8 and 9 September
- Best women's night — semifinals on 10 September
- Best men's night — second semifinal on 11 September
FAQs
- What time do US Open night sessions start in 2026?
- Most 2026 US Open evening sessions at Arthur Ashe Stadium start at 7:00 p.m. New York time. The men's quarterfinal evening session on 9 September is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
- What time do gates open for the US Open night session?
- Evening-session entry is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. The US Open recommends checking the official gate and event schedule on the day because times can change.
- What dates have US Open night sessions in 2026?
- Arthur Ashe evening sessions run from Sunday 30 August through Friday 11 September 2026. The women's final on 12 September and men's final on 13 September are afternoon sessions.
- Does a US Open day ticket include the night session?
- No. Arthur Ashe day and evening sessions are separately ticketed. A day ticket does not reserve an Arthur Ashe seat for the evening session.
- Who plays in the US Open night session?
- The players are assigned through the daily order of play, usually released shortly before the match day. Buying a session ticket does not guarantee a specific player unless the schedule has already been announced.
- How late can a US Open night session finish?
- There is no guaranteed finishing time. A long first match can delay the following match, so play can continue well beyond midnight.
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