The 2026 US Open is right around the corner, marking the final tennis major of the season, and if you are planning on driving to Queens to catch all the action, you better get your parking strategy locked down *now*. This tournament is a fan favorite for a reason, from those sweet honey deuces to the star-studded stands, but you don’t want to miss a single point because you are stuck circling for a spot. The stakes are high for smooth entry, and a big part of that is knowing where you can even park.
Dodging the Mets Game Day Parking Chaos
Seriously, this is not a drill: parking passes for the US Open are available right now on StubHub, and you can buy them by the day and session. Prices are going to vary depending on the date and the specific event, so don’t sleep on checking those costs and lot availability. The Billie Jean King Tennis Center has plenty of parking lots ready for attendees, but here is the kicker: some of those days are gonna be slammed because the New York Mets are playing at Citi Field right next door.
On those conflicted dates, which run from **August 25-30** and then again from **September 4-6**, you are going to be directed to park in the Blue and Orange zones. If you are lucky enough to hit a non-conflicting day, then it is the Yellow zone at Citi Field for you. Trust me, you don’t want to be guessing where to go when the first serve is about to drop. Plan that out ahead of time.
Locking Down Your Tickets and Knowing the Schedule
While you are on StubHub, don’t forget you can also snag your US Open tickets there too. You can grab passes by session, by arena, or just for a specific day. The whole thing kicks off with qualifying rounds starting on **August 24** at 11 a.m. for Men’s and Women’s Singles. Things really start heating up on **August 25**, with more qualifying and the first and second rounds of Mixed Doubles starting at 10 a.m. You’ll even see the Mixed Doubles semifinals and final on **August 26** at 7 p.m., after more singles qualifying action at 11 a.m. that day.
The first official round of Men’s and Women’s Singles action gets underway with two sessions on **August 30**, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and continues through **September 1**. Second-round matchups hit on **September 2** and **September 3**, which also features Women’s Doubles and Junior Singles qualifying. Then, **September 4** brings the Third Round for Men’s and Women’s Singles, plus the first round of Men’s and Women’s Doubles.
The women’s final is locked in for **September 12**, and the men’s final follows on **September 13**. Don’t let parking woes or a missed ticket opportunity mess up your chance to see the greatest tennis players do their thing. Grab those passes, check the dates, and get ready for some epic tennis!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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