You Can Sleep On The Court Of The U.S. Open

For many people, tennis isn’t just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. The US Open is one of the biggest draws of the summer, bringing fans from around the world to see some of the best players battle it out on one of tennis’s most famous stages. This year, the tournament is offering something completely new, something that takes the fan experience well beyond cheering from the stands: breakfast in bed on the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Thanks to IHG Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel partner of the US Open, this courtside fantasy is becoming a reality.

Called “Bed on the Baseline,” this exclusive opportunity lets one lucky winner and a guest enjoy a cozy bed set up courtside, complete with soft robes, slippers, and a room service–style breakfast. It happens just days after the last match has been played and the crowds have left, giving guests a rare chance to enjoy the stadium in quiet luxury. The whole moment is designed to bring fans closer to the sport in a way that no ordinary ticket ever could.

The winner will arrive by private car and be welcomed by a personal concierge who escorts them to the bed placed right next to the baseline. As they relax and enjoy their breakfast, iconic highlights from the tournament play on the stadium’s big screen, creating an intimate atmosphere that feels both special and completely unique. This is a different kind of courtside seat. Usually, sitting close to the action means dodging wayward balls and soaking up the adrenaline of live play.

Instead of the usual noise and energy that fill the stadium during a match, this experience invites you to slow down and enjoy a rare moment of calm. The stadium will be quiet, empty, and bathed in late summer light—just days after some of the world’s best players have left their mark.

They’re also introducing a new cocktail this year, which feels about right. Created by IHG exclusively for the tournament, The Watermelon Slice is a riff on the Open’s signature drink, the Honey Deuce—you know, the one that shows up in everyone’s Instagram story, usually held in front of Arthur Ashe.

The original’s a sweet, fruity mix—vodka, peach schnapps, iced tea, that sort of thing. This one’s lighter. Champagne takes over as the base, with watermelon juice, elderflower, and a squeeze of lime. It’s served in a souvenir cup, with a wedge of watermelon balanced on the rim. You don’t have to be drinking it courtside to enjoy it, but it probably helps.

The tournament itself is stretching out a bit this year—15 days instead of the usual two weeks. It starts on Sunday, August 24, and runs through September 7. The idea is to give players more time between matches, which sounds good in theory and even better when you realize it means more tennis to watch.

Meanwhile, the USTA has been busy. They’ve poured $800 million into upgrading Arthur Ashe Stadium and building a new Player Performance Center. That’s not a small tune-up—it’s a major investment in keeping the Open modern, competitive, and on par with what other Grand Slams are doing.

Still, nothing really compares to the idea of waking up on the court.