Just 10 days before the US Open, a massive surge in ticket prices has left the tennis world frustrated, with a basic ticket to enter the tournament grounds reaching an eye-watering $363 on official resale websites. This sudden price jump has reignited a heated debate about the accessibility of the last Grand Slam of the year to everyday fans.
Tennis World Reacts to US Open Resale Prices Soaring to ‘Scandalous’ Heights
$363 on the resale market is a very high price for a ticket that does not even guarantee a seat inside the main stadiums. People usually buy grounds passes to walk around the complex and watch the pros playing on the smaller courts, but now that simple experience is becoming far too expensive.
According to journalist Simon Cambers, a ticket for the outer courts on the first day of the US Open is listed at $363.46 (around €313) on Ticketmaster, the tournament’s official resale platform.
Cambers also compared prices with those of other Grand Slam tournaments. He noted that a grounds pass during the first week of Wimbledon cost £33 ($44.70), while Roland-Garros charged €39 ($45), and the 2027 Australian Open is set to charge AUD$49 ($35).
Sharing his findings on social media, Cambers wrote, “Some might call it market forces, but in simple terms, it’s an outrage.”
A grounds pass ticket for day 1 at the @usopen is currently $363. Some might call it market forces, but in simple terms, it’s an outrage. New Substack here. Subscribe for free if you can. pic.twitter.com/Sj1KKJCb2U
— Simon Cambers (@scambers73) August 19, 2026
Other tennis experts and fans quickly agreed that this is unfair. Tennis reporter José Morgado shared the news and simply said, “It’s actually scandalous.”
It’s actually scandalous. https://t.co/aVBYxe89f0
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 19, 2026
Many feel that regular working fans are being pushed out of the sport entirely. A user shared his frustration online, stating, “The corporatization of American sports is so sad for regular fans.” Tennis journalist Adam Addicott felt the same way, commenting, “Utterly appalling. The fact Americans (well those organising these events) seem to see this as normal is crazy.”
Utterly appalling. The fact Americans (well those organising these events) seem to see this as normal is crazy. https://t.co/mzY1tF5k1W
— Adam_Addicott (@AdamAddicott) August 19, 2026
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Another X user stressed the gap in pricing, tweeting: “USOpen Day 1 Grounds Pass is $363 (about €313) You can walk around outer courts, watch many matches & see players practising,but still feels very high for Europeans At Rome M1000 this year, Day 1 Ground was €53 (~ $61) : in it is already seen as a too expensive event!”
The US Open begins with Fan Week and qualifiers on August 23, and the main draw matches start on August 30. The tournament runs through September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
