Where to Watch the 2026 US Open in NYC: Best Bars & Outdoor Screens

Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Photo: Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.com

The US Open turns New York into a tennis city every year, but you do not need a ticket to Arthur Ashe Stadium to follow the tournament with a crowd. In 2026, the US Open runs from August 23 through September 13, with the main-draw singles tournament beginning August 30 and the women’s and men’s singles finals closing out the event on September 12 and 13.

Across Manhattan and Queens, fans can watch matches on outdoor screens, rooftops, in beer gardens, and at sports bars built around wall-to-wall television coverage. Some locations are running official or specifically advertised 2026 US Open programming, while other sports bars are dependable options for finding a screen when the tournament is competing with baseball, football, and other late-summer events.

Because television assignments, private events, weather, and competing sports can change a venue’s plans, it is always smart to confirm the day’s match and sound policy before traveling across town.

1. Hudson Yards Big Screen

Location: Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards, Manhattan
Subway: 7 to 34 St–Hudson Yards
Best For: Free outdoor viewing on a giant screen

Hudson Yards is the clearest choice for anyone who wants a genuine outdoor US Open watch-party atmosphere without buying a tournament ticket. The 2026 US Open Experience brought a week of official fan activities to the plaza, while Backyard at Hudson Yards continues showing tournament coverage on its 30-foot outdoor Big Screen through the championship rounds.

The screenings are free and seating is first-come, first-served. The published schedule varies by day, so check Hudson Yards before heading over. If you are new to the neighborhood, our guide to where Hudson Yards is in NYC covers the history, location, and major attractions surrounding the plaza.

2. The Standard Biergarten

Location: 848 Washington Street, Meatpacking District
Subway: A, C, E, L to 14 St / 8 Av
Best For: Open-air beer-garden viewing

The Standard Biergarten is running US Open programming from August 23 through September 13, 2026. Located beneath the High Line, the street-level beer garden combines an outdoor summer atmosphere with communal seating, beer, sausages, pretzels, and live match coverage.

This is a strong option for groups that want something more social than a traditional sports bar. The open-air setting gives it some of the festival energy of the tournament grounds without requiring a ride to Flushing.

3. Recreation at Moxy NYC Downtown

Location: 26 Ann Street, 3rd Floor, Financial District
Subway: A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Fulton Street
Best For: Dedicated 2026 US Open viewing with cocktails and games

Recreation is one of the strongest verified indoor choices for the 2026 tournament. The Financial District bar is showing US Open matches throughout the tournament and is running US Open cocktail specials in partnership with Grey Goose.

The space feels more like a playful clubhouse than a traditional neighborhood pub, with big screens, arcade-style games, shuffleboard, and a half-court basketball setup. It works especially well for groups that want to watch tennis without spending the entire session sitting silently at a bar.

4. Lucky Tiger

Location: 66 Pearl Street, Financial District
Subway: 1 to South Ferry; 4, 5 to Bowling Green; R, W to Whitehall Street
Best For: Cocktails, brunch, and all-day tournament viewing

Lucky Tiger is screening US Open matches during the 2026 tournament, making it a downtown alternative to a conventional sports bar. The Asian-inspired cocktail bar is especially appealing for weekend daytime sessions, when its brunch hours overlap with tournament play.

The atmosphere is more nightlife-forward than sports-dive casual, so this is a good choice when part of your group cares as much about drinks and food as the scoreboard.

5. Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Location: 485 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, Midtown
Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W to the 34th Street area
Best For: Rooftop viewing and Empire State Building views

Magic Hour at Moxy Times Square is showing the 2026 US Open on multiple large televisions across its rooftop space. The combination of tennis and a direct view toward the Empire State Building makes it one of the most visually distinctive options on this list.

This is not a traditional sports bar. It is a rooftop lounge with a nightlife atmosphere, so expect a different kind of crowd and rooftop pricing. For visitors who want to turn a match into a full Manhattan night out, that may be exactly the point.

6. Industry Kitchen

Location: 70 South Street, Lower Manhattan
Subway: A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Fulton Street
Best For: Waterfront views, food, and tennis-themed atmosphere

Industry Kitchen along the East River is another 2026 US Open viewing option that feels more like a restaurant outing than a sports-bar visit. The waterfront space has leaned into the tournament with tennis-themed decorations and a special courtside menu.

The location gives you Brooklyn skyline and bridge views along with the match, making it an attractive choice for a long lunch, happy hour, or evening session when weather allows the waterfront setting to shine.

7. Hard Rock Cafe New York

Location: 1501 Broadway, Times Square
Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S to Times Square–42 Street
Best For: Morning US Open programming in Times Square

Hard Rock Cafe New York is hosting Tennis Channel Morning Show watch parties during the 2026 US Open, including daily 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. events during the tournament’s second week. It is not the same thing as sitting through an entire day of live match coverage, but it gives tennis fans a scheduled, confirmed US Open gathering place in the heart of Times Square.

The large dining room also makes it practical for groups and families who want breakfast or an early meal while following tournament analysis before the main matches begin.

8. The Canuck

Location: 202 Ninth Avenue, Chelsea
Subway: C, E to 23 Street
Best For: Evening sessions in a sports-first neighborhood bar

The Canuck is a Canadian-themed Chelsea sports bar where the televisions and the games are central to the experience. It is particularly well suited to marquee evening matches and Canadian players, with a lively sports crowd, poutine, beer, and a room designed around watching live competition.

The Canuck is not listed as an official US Open activation, so call ahead if a particular match or broadcast sound is essential. On busy sports nights, television priorities can change.

9. Standings

Location: 43 East 7th Street, East Village
Subway: 6 to Astor Place; R, W to 8 Street–NYU
Best For: Serious sports fans who care about the broadcast

Standings is tiny compared with many Midtown sports bars, but that is part of its appeal. The East Village bar is built around sports, beer, memorabilia, and a crowd that is usually paying attention to what is happening on the screens rather than treating the game as background decoration.

Because the room is small and the bar does not publish a tournament-long US Open schedule, confirm the match before making a special trip and arrive early for the semifinals or finals.

10. Stout NYC Penn Station

Location: 215 West 35th Street, Midtown
Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E to 34 Street–Penn Station; B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W to 34 Street–Herald Square
Best For: Large groups and lots of screens

Stout NYC’s Penn Station location is a large bi-level sports bar with a television-heavy setup and enough capacity to handle groups that would overwhelm smaller neighborhood bars. Its Midtown location also makes it easy to reach from multiple subway lines, Penn Station, and Moynihan Train Hall.

The current Penn Station location is at 215 West 35th Street. As with other general sports bars, it is wise to confirm a specific tennis match when the US Open overlaps with baseball, college football, and the opening of the NFL season.

11. Cobblestones Pub & Biergarten

Location: 117-18 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills
Subway: E, F to Forest Hills–71 Avenue
Best For: Queens sports-bar atmosphere and tennis history nearby

Cobblestones is a long-running Forest Hills sports bar with a large rear biergarten, indoor televisions, and a large outdoor screen used for major sporting events. It also sits in a neighborhood with a direct connection to US Open history.

The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills hosted the tournament for decades before the US Open moved to the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows in 1978. Cobblestones does not publish a day-by-day 2026 US Open schedule, so tennis fans should confirm the broadcast before heading over.

12. US Open Finals Fan Fest at the National Tennis Center

Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
Subway: 7 to Mets–Willets Point; LIRR to Mets–Willets Point
Best For: The closest thing to being at the finals without an Arthur Ashe Stadium finals ticket

For championship weekend, the official US Open Finals Fan Fest offers another option entirely. On September 12 and 13, 2026, $30 grounds passes provide access to finals watch parties inside Louis Armstrong Stadium and at Fountain Plaza, along with fan activities and other tournament programming.

This is not a free city watch party, but for tennis fans who want the atmosphere of the National Tennis Center without purchasing a seat inside Arthur Ashe Stadium for the singles finals, it is one of the most interesting values of the weekend.

Practical Tips for Watching the 2026 US Open in NYC

Know the finals times: The women’s singles final is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The men’s singles final is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, at 2:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

Check the venue before traveling: A restaurant or sports bar may change television assignments because of a private event, baseball game, football game, or another major broadcast. If you care about match sound, ask specifically whether the US Open will have audio.

Outdoor viewing is weather-dependent: Hudson Yards is the strongest verified free outdoor option in this guide, but rain or severe weather can affect outdoor programming.

Arrive early for the finals: Free seating at Hudson Yards is first-come, first-served, while smaller bars can fill quickly once the field narrows to the semifinals and championship matches.

Remember that the 7 train is still the direct route to the tournament: If watching from a bar suddenly makes you wish you were in Flushing, the 7 train goes directly to Mets–Willets Point. Our local guide to getting around New York City offers additional transit advice.

Quick Comparison: Where to Watch the US Open in NYC

For more New York tennis history, read our History of the U.S. Open in Queens, New York. You can also explore Where Is Hudson Yards in NYC? and How to Get Around NYC: 65 Years of Local Advice from a Born-and-Raised New Yorker.

Sources

• US Open — 2026 Tournament Dates
• Hudson Yards — US Open Experience and Watch Parties
• Hudson Yards — Big Screen Schedule
• The Standard — Biergarten and 2026 US Open Programming
• Recreation — US Open 2026
• Time Out New York — Where to Watch the 2026 US Open in NYC
• Hard Rock Cafe New York — September 2026 Event Calendar
• US Open — Finals Fan Fest
• US Open — 2026 Television Schedule

Published September 6, 2026.