Mamdani's latest NYC sports stunt: $100 US Open Tickets
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is offering 1,000 discounted $100 tickets to the US Open to local residents. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to make expensive sporting events more accessible to the public.
Why it matters
It reflects a policy effort to address the rising cost of living and entertainment in major urban centers.
New York City is offering inexpensive tickets to the US Open. Photo by Darren Carroll/USTA via Getty Images The Mamdani administration will offer $100 tickets to the US Open, starting Wednesday. The 1,000 tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for New Yorkers. The US Open is one of the busiest and most expensive sports tournaments in America. New York City tennis lovers : Your wallets might be spared. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is offering $100 tickets for the US Open at a fraction of market value. One thousand lucky residents will be granted access to the tournament for $100, which includes main-draw matches from August 30 through September 8. Tickets include seats in Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums, as well as grounds passes. Tickets will go on sale online beginning at 10 a.m. EST on Wednesday, August 26, on a first-come, first-served basis.
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