U.S. Open to Undergo $800 Million Transformation Ahead of 2027 Tournament
The USTA announced on Monday that the U.S. Open venue will undergo a significant $800 million transformation, aimed at modernizing the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium and enhancing facilities for players. This ambitious project is set to be completed by the 2027 U.S. Open.
The renovations will be conducted in phases to ensure that the 2025 and 2026 tournaments proceed without interruption. The USTA has confirmed that the entire project will be self-funded, avoiding the use of public funds or taxpayer money, marking it as the largest single investment in U.S. Open history.
“This project allows us to maintain the greatest stage in tennis, while modernizing it for the next 25 years,” said USTA CEO Lew Sherr. The upgrades will include a new grand entrance, the addition of 2,000 seats to the courtside level, and two new luxury suite levels, enhancing the overall experience for fans and players alike.
In addition to stadium upgrades, a two-story, $250 million player performance center will be constructed, featuring expanded fitness and warm-up areas, improved dining facilities, and redesigned locker rooms designed to provide a “spa-like experience” for athletes.
Reflecting on the evolution of player amenities, four-time U.S. Open champion John McEnroe remarked, “Back in our day, we’d be like ‘What the hell is this?'” He expressed excitement about the advancements being made for current players.
This announcement comes seven years after a previous $600 million renovation, which included the opening of the 14,000-capacity Louis Armstrong Stadium in 2018, complete with a retractable roof. The U.S. Open has seen record attendance, welcoming over one million fans in 2024, and the tournament’s main draw has expanded to last 15 days in 2025 to accommodate even more attendees.
