Seaport, New York City · Aug 24–Sept 13, 2026

The tennis experience NYC deserves.

For the US Open, Racquet transforms the South Street Seaport into New York’s tennis destination — a full-size court, a clubhouse, a retail boutique, a cinema, and a garden bar, all in one club.

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21Days of programming
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Seaport Racquet Club

Five stops. One destination.

This tennis season, Racquet is taking over the Seaport. Come for a match, stay for a drink, catch the tennis, shop the latest drops—or do it all.

01

The Court

Get on court.

The center of the action. Play a match, join a clinic, test the latest gear, or grab the court during daily open play.

02

The Clubhouse

Between matches.

Our off-court home base for cocktails, happy hours, live conversations, parties, and a few surprises.

03

Courtside Lounge + Retail Boutique

Shop the game.

Take a seat courtside, then browse a rotating edit of Racquet favorites, limited-edition drops, and the best tennis gear.

04

Seaport Cinema

Watch every point.

Pull up a seat for live tournament viewing, plus special screenings and programming throughout.

05

Sadie’s Garden Bar

Drinks, served.

Visit our garden-side watering hole for a post-match cocktail, a cold one between sets, or somewhere to settle in for the night session.

Racquet Issue No. 29 artwork — three posterized portraits of players with the Wimbledon trophy

The Schedule

Three weeks. A full order of play.

Most of our programming is free and open to everyone. Some events are for Racquet subscribers, and a few are private, as indicated below. The order of play is subject to change.

Open to the public Subscriber-only Private

Week One · August 24–30

Mon, Aug 24

5:00–6:00 PM
Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast — Live Taping
The Clubhouse
Join Rennae Stubbs and Caitlin Thompson for a full US Open preview episode — you never know who might stop in as a special guest.
Public

Tue, Aug 25

11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Open Play
The Court
Public
6:30–7:30 PM
Coco Gauff Documentary Screening
The Court
We’ll screen a new Tennis Channel documentary executive produced by Coco Gauff, followed by a conversation with Sunita Kumar Nair, author of ACE: The Times & Style of Tennis, moderated by Rachel Tashjian of CNN Style.
Public
7:30–9:00 PM
Book Signing and Reception
The Clubhouse
Subscriber-only

Wed, Aug 26

8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Open Play
The Court
Public
7:00–10:00 PM
Mixed Doubles Watch Party
The Clubhouse
Catch the mixed doubles semifinals and final with Racquet and Meta, alongside your favorite creators for live commentary and cocktails.
Private

Thu, Aug 27

8:00–11:00 AM
Open Play
The Court
Public
12:00–5:00 PM
Play by Mejuri x Wilson
The Court
An afternoon of hits and hangs with WTA Pro McCartney Kessler and creator Olivia Elliott.
Private

Fri, Aug 28

11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Blueair Fan Club
The Court
Join the Blueair Fan Club for on-court play, live DJ, fresh juices, customized swag and cooling station, plus a special appearance from local ATP pro Michael Zhang.
Public
5:00–8:00 PM
The Samsonite Check-In
The Clubhouse
Visit the Samsonite travel concierge and pick up a complimentary customized luggage accessory.
Public
5:30–7:30 PM
The Cruelest Game
The Clubhouse
An exclusive conversation with The New York Times and The Athletic’s Matthew Futterman, presented in partnership with Penguin Random House.
Private
8:00–10:00 PM
Racquet Launch Party
The Clubhouse
We are launching the next edition of our award-winning magazine with cocktails, canapés, and a live DJ set.
Private

Sat, Aug 29

8:00–10:00 AM
Open Play
The Court
Public
10:00–11:30 AM
Overset On-Court Clinic & Grip Station
The Court
Stop by the Overset Grip Station and refresh your racquet — bring your tennis racquet, choose your favorite Overset grip, and get ready to hit the court in style.
Public
10:30 AM–6:30 PM
World of Hyatt Watch Party
Sadie’s Garden Bar
Public
11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Blueair Fan Club
Seaport Square
Public
2:00–4:00 PM
Babolat Playtest
The Court
Babolat brings the Pure Drive Spectrum to New York — come hit with the newest release.
Private
3:00–6:00 PM
The Samsonite Check-In
The Clubhouse
Public
5:00–7:00 PM
Sneak Peek: Vie Artletique
The Court
Be the first to experience the newest sports and lifestyle brand engineered for the movement of tennis.
Public
7:00–10:00 PM
Black Girls Tennis Club Afterparty
The Clubhouse
Private

Sun, Aug 30

10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Open Play
The Court
Subscriber-only
10:30 AM–6:30 PM
World of Hyatt Watch Party
Sadie’s Garden Bar
DJ Kyle Cooke plays 4:30–6:00 PM.
Public
11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Blueair Fan Club
Seaport Square
Public
1:00–4:00 PM
The Samsonite Check-In
The Clubhouse
Public
3:00–6:00 PM
Tournament Watch Party
The Clubhouse
We’ll kick off our Slam coverage with big-screen match viewing and complimentary Dobel cocktails.
Subscriber-only

Week Two · August 31–September 6

Mon, Aug 31

8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Open Play
The Court
Public
4:00–5:00 PM
Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast — Live Taping
The Clubhouse
Join Rennae Stubbs and Caitlin Thompson for a live podcast episode — you never know who might stop in as a special guest.
Public
5:00–7:00 PM
NY 1 Point Slam presented by Racquet x Bageled NYC
The Court
The city’s most passionate players compete for pride and prizes in our inaugural citywide 1-Point Slam. All levels represented, with plenty of bragging rights on the line. Free and open to the public to watch.
Public
7:00–10:00 PM
NY 1 Point Slam Afterparty presented by Fielding
The Clubhouse
Private

Tue, Sept 1

8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Open Play
The Court
Public
Sundown
Seaport Cinema: King Richard
Heineken River Deck
Movie begins at sunset. Presented by Heineken and Unreal Snacks.
Public
7:00–10:00 PM
Clubhouse Happy Hour: Seaport Cinema
The Clubhouse
Racquet subscribers are invited to enjoy complimentary Dobel Ace Palomas alongside the evening’s King Richard screening.
Subscriber-only

Wed, Sept 2

Time TBD
Big T Podcast — Live Taping
The Clubhouse
Catch a live taping of Tennis Channel’s house podcast, Big T, featuring Ajla Tomljanović, Brad Gilbert, and Andrea Petkovic.
Public

Week Three · September 7–13

Mon, Sept 7

5:00–6:00 PM
Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast — Live Taping
The Clubhouse
Join Rennae Stubbs and Caitlin Thompson for a live podcast episode — you never know who might stop in as a special guest.
Public

Wed, Sept 9

Breakfast
UTA x Racquet Breakfast Panel
The Clubhouse
Private

Branded programming runs Aug 24–Sept 9. The Clubhouse, Courtside Lounge + Retail Boutique, Seaport Cinema, and Sadie’s Garden Bar stay open through the close of the Open on Sept 13. Draft schedule; subject to change.

Presented With

In Partnership With

OLLYOLLY
MetaMeta
MejuriMejuri
WilsonWilson
BlueairBlueair
SamsoniteSamsonite
World of HyattWorld of Hyatt
OversetOverset
BabolatBabolat
HeinekenHeineken
Unreal SnacksUnreal Snacks
Penguin Random HousePenguin Random House
UTAUTA
Girl UpGirl Up
AbbodéAbbodé
DobelDobel
Four SeasonsFour Seasons
LumistarLumistar
Lyre'sLyre’s
Tennis ChannelTennis Channel
CazéTV TênisCazéTV Tênis
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