The U.S. Open is one of New York’s signature end-of-summer events—part top-tier tennis tournament, part social scene. It’s fun, but it can also be crowded and hot. If you want a break from lines and heat, both Chase and American Express are operating cardmember lounges at the 2026 U.S. Open. Here’s what to know and how to get in.
Chase Lounge
– Fan Week (Aug. 24–28): The Chase Lounge is open 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ET on a first-come, first-served basis for Chase customers.
– Main tournament (begins Aug. 30): The lounge moves to a reservations-only model. Day sessions run roughly 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; evening sessions about 6–8:30 p.m. Note: the lounge is available for Sessions 1–19 and Session 21, and is closed for Sessions 20 and 22–27.
– Reservations: Daily reservations for the following day are released at 9 a.m. ET on the Chase reservation site (check the ChaseGetsYouCloser page). Expect them to go quickly.
– Amenities and offerings: Air-conditioned seating, light bites, mobile charging, live match coverage, and new matcha-focused items this year—matcha lattes and iced blueberry matcha lattes during daytime sessions and matcha popsicles during evenings.
– Chase Terrace: In addition to the indoor lounge, Chase runs a Chase Terrace (open-air) area by the Grandstand on a first-come, first-served basis. During Fan Week the terrace operates 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; during the main draw it’s open for Sessions 1–18 from about 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (closed for Sessions 19–27). Bring your Chase card to gain entry to the terrace.
American Express Lounges
– Two Amex spaces: American Express will operate both a Centurion Lounge and a Card Member Lounge at the event.
– Centurion Lounge (Louis Armstrong Stadium, second floor): Available to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders via same-day, one-hour reservations on Resy. Reservations open at 9:30 a.m. ET each tournament day starting Aug. 30. Platinum cardholders can reserve for themselves plus one guest; Centurion cardholders can reserve for themselves plus up to three guests. The Centurion Lounge will feature food offerings from Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, plus drinks and a cool place to sit between matches. Make sure your eligible Amex card is on file in your Resy account before reservations open.
– Card Member Lounge (Amex Fan Experience): Open to all American Express cardmembers and up to two guests. It’s located on the second level of the Amex Fan Experience and offers access to perks and a place to relax. If you don’t have any Amex cards, you can still visit the broader Fan Experience.
– Extra Amex perks: Cardmembers may be offered event-specific items such as an earpiece radio with ESPN broadcast and live updates. Eligible cardmembers can also enroll in on-site Amex Offers (for example, $10 back after $100 spent on qualifying purchases) during the tournament.
Practical tips and reminders
– Set a reminder: If you plan to use either Chase or Amex reservations, set an alarm for the reservation release times (Chase: 9 a.m. ET; Amex/Resy: 9:30 a.m. ET) so you can try to secure a spot for the next day.
– Bring your card: Even if you don’t get a reservation, bring the appropriate Chase or Amex card—many spaces operate first-come, first-served access for cardholders.
– Expect demand: Lounges typically fill quickly each day, so don’t be surprised if reservations sell out.
– Tickets and credits: If you still need tickets and plan to buy via StubHub, note that some card benefits (for example, the Chase Sapphire Reserve StubHub statement credit) may apply. Check your card’s current benefits and activation requirements before purchasing.
Bottom line
Chase and American Express will again offer convenient, air-conditioned lounge spaces at the U.S. Open in 2026. If you want to squeeze the most comfort out of your tournament day, prepare ahead: register cards in reservation accounts, watch for morning reservation releases, and bring your card to access first-come, first-served areas.