The USTA has revealed a historic $800 million self-funded investment to modernize Arthur Ashe Stadium and build a new $250 million Player Performance Center, marking the largest single investment in US Open history. The project, which uses zero taxpayer dollars, aims to enhance the experience for fans, players, and partners and will be completed by the 2027 US Open without disrupting play in 2025 and 2026.
Key highlights:
Arthur Ashe Stadium upgrade:
- New Grand Entrance designed by Daniel Libeskind
- Expanded concourses (+40%), more restrooms, elevators, escalators
- 2,000 additional courtside seats
- All-new food, retail, club, and hospitality spaces
- Two new levels of luxury suites
Player Performance Center:
- $250M state-of-the-art facility built on the top two floors of a four-floor building on the west side of Arthur Ashe Stadium
- New and expanded indoor and outdoor fitness and warmup areas with turf, track, and US Open court surfaces for training
- Redesigned and expansive spa-like locker rooms and lounges
- Upgraded dining facilities with a private café and outdoor courtyard
- Dedicated player entrance
Designed by world-class architects:
- Led by ROSSETTI, original Ashe Stadium architects
- Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, master planner of the World Trade Center redevelopment, and acclaimed designer Garrett Singer, known for shaping some of America’s most iconic restaurants and clubs, team up to create world-class spaces at the US Open.
Three-phase timeline (no disruption to US Open events):
- Phase 1 (before the 2025 US Open): Structural upgrades begin for Arthur Ashe Stadium. The first two floors of the future Player Performance Center will be built. No major changes will be visible to fans during this phase.
- Phase 2 (between the 2025 and 2026 US Opens): Arthur Ashe Stadium’s courtside and suite levels will be rebuilt, expanding courtside seating and adding luxury suites. The top two floors of the Player Performance Center will be constructed (but not yet finished).
- Phase 3 (between the 2026 and 2027 US Opens): Final enhancements to Arthur Ashe Stadium will include a dramatic new Grand Entrance, upgraded concourses, improved dining and retail, more restrooms, and added escalators/elevators. Premium hospitality lounges will debut. The Player Performance Center will be fully completed and open to players by the 2027 US Open.
With nearly $2 billion invested in the US Open facilities since 2018, this reimagination cements the tournament’s global prestige and long-term vision—all without public funding.
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