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NYC Mayor Secures 1,000 US Open Tickets at $100 for Residents
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NYC Mayor Secures 1,000 US Open Tickets at $100 for Residents

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured 1,000 tickets at $100 each for New Yorkers to attend the US Open tennis tournament.
  • The initiative aims to combat rising ticket prices and make the event accessible to city residents.
  • Tickets go on sale August 26th, allowing residents to see top players at Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has secured 1,000 tickets at $100 apiece for city residents to attend the US Open tennis tournament, addressing the escalating costs of sports event tickets.

Mamdani and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that these "affordable" tickets will be available starting Wednesday, August 26th, at 10:00 AM local time. New Yorkers can purchase up to two tickets for main draw matches, scheduled from Sunday, August 30th, to Tuesday, September 8th. Holders of these tickets will gain access to the prestigious Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium.

"This summer we have shown time and again that sports belong to the people," Mamdani stated in a press release. "From the World Cup to the track and field championships, we have opened the stadium doors to some of the world's biggest sporting events so that more New Yorkers can enjoy them." He emphasized, "If the best tennis players in the world are coming to New York, New Yorkers should be able to see them play."

This summer we have shown time and again that sports belong to the people. From the World Cup to the track and field championships, we have opened the stadium doors to some of the world's biggest sporting events so that more New Yorkers can enjoy them.

— Zohran MamdaniThe Mayor of New York City explaining his initiative to make the US Open accessible to residents.

This initiative follows similar efforts by Mamdani, including a lottery for 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 with free transportation for city residents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He also organized fan zones and provided 24-hour access to soccer fields. Additionally, he facilitated a lottery for 600 free tickets to the Knicks' celebration ceremony and broadcasted games on public screens across the city.

Mamdani's strategy aims to ensure city residents can experience major tournaments without facing prohibitive ticket prices, especially considering the daily disruptions these events can cause. The US Open runs from August 23rd to September 14th.

If the best tennis players in the world are coming to New York, New Yorkers should be able to see them play.

— Zohran MamdaniThe Mayor of New York City emphasizing the importance of local access to major sporting events.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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