Arthur Ashe Stadium

Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, remains the centerpiece of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Originally designed by HOK+ROSSETTI in the 1990s as a tennis-specific venue of 24,000 seats and completed in 1997, the stadium is now the focus of an $800 million, self-funded USTA campus reinvestment. About $600 million targets a reimagination of Arthur Ashe, paired with a new Player Performance Center nearby.

Building on the 2016 retractable roof—an independent lightweight structure that floats above the bowl without touching it—and the relocation of player facilities, current work rethinks arrival, circulation, and hospitality. In collaboration with Studio Libeskind, a new grand entrance strengthens architectural identity and vertical movement. The promenade concourse expands by 40% with clearer concessions and a premium bar overlooking the grounds. Premium seating reorganizes around a new suite level, a courtside bowl enlarged by relocating 2,000 seats downward, and nine new courtside clubs with bars and dining. Hospitality lounges are designed with Garrett Singer Architecture + Design.

Construction proceeds in three phases so tournament play continues: Phase 1 (completed 2025) delivered structural reinforcements; Phase 2 rebuilds the courtside bowl and suite levels; Phase 3 refreshes concourses, vertical access, and lounges for the 2027 US Open. HOK’s Matt Rossetti, director of Sports + Recreation + Entertainment and lead architect, has described the work as intensive “stadium surgery” that replaces the middle of the bowl while preserving the venue’s core identity.

Funded entirely by the USTA without public subsidy, the upgrades extend a decades-long design relationship and keep the Grand Slam venue competitive as entertainment infrastructure. Services listed for the current work include architecture, experience design, and interiors.