Grand Transformation: US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium Set for $800 Million Upgrade
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The U.S. Open venue at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, is set to undergo an $800 million transformation. The project includes a comprehensive modernization of Arthur Ashe Stadium and the construction of a new player performance center. The upgrades, fully funded by the USTA, aim to enhance the facility's infrastructure and amenities, with completion expected by the 2027 U.S. Open. This follows a previous $600 million renovation completed in 2018.
Key Points
The U.S. Open venue will undergo an $800 million transformation, funded entirely by the USTA.
Arthur Ashe Stadium will receive a top-to-bottom modernization, including a new grand entrance, additional seating, and luxury suites.
A new $250 million player performance center will be built, offering enhanced fitness, dining, and locker room facilities.
The project aims to be completed by the 2027 U.S. Open, with no disruption to the 2025 or 2026 tournaments.
The upgrades follow a $600 million renovation completed in 2018, which included the new Louis Armstrong Stadium.
