Arthur Ashe Stadium, set for a top-to-bottom transformation, will welcome tennis fans with new luxury suites and an expanded entrance by 2027. Image: di.studio.
(The Post News)– The home of the US Open is about to get a massive upgrade.
At the heart of the transformation is Arthur Ashe Stadium, the world’s largest tennis venue, which is set to undergo a complete modernisation. By 2027, the stadium will feature a new grand entrance, 2,000 additional court side seats, and two brand-new luxury suite levels. Concourse areas, dining options, and retail spaces are also in line for significant upgrades.
To top it off, a new $250 million (R4.625 billion) player performance centre will be built, a two-storey facility designed to raise the bar in athlete care and preparation. The space will include expanded fitness zones, upgraded indoor and outdoor warm-up areas, redesigned locker rooms offering a spa-like atmosphere, and a revamped dining area exclusively for players.
USTA CEO and Executive Director Lew Sherr said the investment ensures Arthur Ashe Stadium remains the crown jewel of tennis for decades to come. Beyond preserving the iconic venue, the revamp promises players a more comfortable and high-performance environment when they’re off-court.
Work will be carried out in phases to avoid disrupting the 2025 and 2026 editions of the tournament, which continues to grow in popularity. The 2024 US Open drew a record-breaking one million spectators, and the tournament will expand to 15 days from 2025, giving an extra 70,000 fans the chance to attend.
Tennis legend John McEnroe, reflecting on the old locker room days where “a keg of beer” was once considered top-tier treatment, welcomed the upgrades with enthusiasm. He noted that today’s players will no doubt be thrilled with the luxurious new facilities being planned.
This latest development comes seven years after the USTA wrapped up a previous five-year, $600 million revamp that included the opening of a new Louis Armstrong Stadium in 2018, complete with a retractable roof.
The next era of the US Open is officially underway, and it’s shaping up to be grander than ever.
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