Grounds pass
No Arthur Ashe access+305%4.0× the benchmark
A FAN-LED PETITION TO THE USTA
KEEP THE
OPEN OPEN.
More fans in the stands.
Fewer tickets in the resale market.
Ask the USTA to protect US Open grounds passes and the lowest-priced Arthur Ashe tickets from resale. Let affordable tickets reach the people who want to be there.
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OF THE GAME.Independent campaign.
One clear ask.
OF THE GAME.Independent campaign.
One clear ask.
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THE GROUNDS. THE CHEERS. THE GAME.LET FANS IN.THE GROUNDS. THE CHEERS. THE GAME.
Campaign illustration · Prices shown are illustrative.THE OPEN SHOULD FEEL OPEN
A seat in the stands.
Not a bidding war.
A day at the US Open can spark a lifelong love of tennis. Grounds passes and entry-level Arthur Ashe seats should be a way in for everyday fans.
Our campaign asks for those affordable entry points to be protected from resale—so more people can experience the atmosphere, discover new players, and feel part of the game.
Stand up for tennis fansTHE PRICE OF GETTING IN
When a $65 pass
becomes $263.
For the August 31, 2026 session, a published Ticketmaster snapshot found average resale prices at roughly four times the grounds-pass benchmark and more than three times the Promenade benchmark.
Original-price benchmarkAverage resale listing
Arthur Ashe Promenade
Upper-level reserved seat+224%3.2× the benchmark
Snapshot captured August 19 for the August 31, 2026 day session. The original-price benchmark for reserved seats uses the average full-series subscription price per session. Resale prices move continuously and may differ by seat and fees.
THREE SEASONS OF MARKET SNAPSHOTS
Public historical data is not published in one consistent format. These figures show documented early-round market snapshots—not a strict year-over-year index.
Grounds under $140
Promenade $200–$290
Early-round “good deal” benchmarks published for fans.Grounds under $140
Promenade $180–$280
Early-round “good deal” benchmarks published for fans.Grounds $263 average
Promenade $382 average
Ticketmaster resale snapshot for August 31.What the evidence shows
In 2024, Logitix reported an average opening-day secondary-market sale price of $252.25 across ticket types. The category-level examples above show why timing matters: resale prices change by session, seat, and demand. Even so, the 2026 comparison documents a clear access problem at the affordable end of the market.
Sources: 2026 Ticketmaster snapshot · 2024 market guide · 2025 market guide · 2024 Logitix sales data · US Open ticket FAQ
FANS ARE SPEAKING OUT
This is bigger than
one expensive ticket.
Fans and reporters are asking who the US Open is really for when the lowest-priced access appears on resale markets for hundreds of dollars.
Add your voiceCBS NEW YORK · 1:46
Fans feel priced out
New York tennis fans react as grounds-pass resale prices approach $400.
Watch the reportYAHOO FINANCE · 2:10
“The wealth effect is real”
A tennis fan joins a discussion about the backlash to increasingly expensive US Open tickets.
Watch the discussionFOX BUSINESS · 1:28
Prices raise eyebrows
A short report on skyrocketing US Open ticket and concession prices—and the criticism that followed.
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THE PETITION
Affordable tickets.
For actual fans.
To the United States Tennis Association,
organizer of the US Open
We call on the USTA to protect US Open grounds passes and the lowest-priced Arthur Ashe Stadium tickets with two clear rules:
- Do not allow these tickets to be resold.Block them from resale on Ticketmaster and prohibit listings on StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and other resale marketplaces.
- Make these tickets non-transferable and limit purchases to two per person.Wimbledon uses strict purchase limits and prohibits most ticket resale and transfer. The US Open can protect its most affordable tickets with a similarly clear rule.
These safeguards would discourage bulk buying, remove the profit motive from affordable access, and help keep seats and grounds passes in the hands of fans.
Keep these entry points accessible. Keep the US Open open to the fans who make it special.
Wimbledon comparison: official ticket terms and conditions.
I support this petitionProtect grounds passes.
Keep an essential way into the tournament out of the resale market.
Protect entry-level Ashe seats.
Reserve the lowest-priced seats for fans, rather than resale listings.
Give fans a fair way back.
Ask for official returns so a change of plans doesn’t mean an empty seat.
HELP THE MESSAGE TRAVEL
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Visit the GoFundMeGOOD TO KNOW
Before you sign.
Is this an official USTA campaign?
No. Tennis for Fans is an independent, fan-led petition. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the USTA or US Open.
Do I have to donate to sign?
No. Adding your signature is free. Donations through GoFundMe are optional and support the campaign’s advertising outreach. We do not claim registered nonprofit status or that donations are tax-deductible.
Are you asking to stop every ticket resale?
This petition focuses on grounds passes and the lowest-priced Arthur Ashe tickets. It asks for a protected category and a fair official return process for fans who cannot attend.
How will my information be used?
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