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    Best tennis view: baseline sections 1, 18, 9, 10 and the Loge behind

    Two reserved rings, Courtside 1–18 and Loge 101–124, with general admission above. Behind the baseline is where tennis reads best.

    By the Reserved Seat editorial teamUpdated How we research
    Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY
    Photo: G. Capo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Parking, bag policy, transit and history are on the main Louis Armstrong Stadium guide.

    The seat decision at Armstrong, answered

    Buy a seat behind a baseline if you can. Courtside sections 1 and 18 sit behind one end of the court and 9 and 10 behind the other, with Loge sections behind each pair. From there you read depth, spin and height the way the TV camera does, and you never swing your head through a rally. Sideline seats are closer to the players, but they cost you that head-on read of the ball.

    Next, decide on the ring. Your section number tells you what you hold, per the 2026 US Open chart for the stadium in Ticketmaster's US Open buying guide:

    • 1–18, Courtside Reserved: the inner ring hugging all four sides of the court.
    • 101–124, Loge Reserved: the next ring back.
    • Everything beyond: general admission, first come, first served, for grounds-pass holders and Arthur Ashe Stadium ticket holders.

    RateYourSeats' directory confirms both reserved ranges. A session ticket for Armstrong gets you a numbered seat in one of them; a grounds pass only gets you into general admission, if there is space.

    Clockwise around the court

    On the 2026 chart, both reserved rings count clockwise, with section 1 at the middle of one baseline.

    • Baseline A: Courtside 1 and 18; Loge 101, 102 and 124 behind them.
    • Umpire's sideline: Courtside 4–6; Loge 105–109 behind. The chair umpire's stand faces this side.
    • Baseline B: Courtside 9 and 10; Loge 112–114 behind.
    • Far sideline: Courtside 13–15; Loge 117–121 behind.
    • Corners: Courtside 2–3, 7–8, 11–12 and 16–17; Loge 103–104, 110–111, 115–116 and 122–123.

    Dead-center sideline seats are Courtside 5 and 14 and Loge 107 and 119. The chart shades Loge 102 and 124 as their own reserved category, so listings there may be packaged or priced apart from the rest of the Loge ring.

    Matching the view to how you watch tennis

    You want to follow every shot

    Sit behind a baseline, ideally a dozen or more rows up. That height adds perspective without much distance in a stadium this compact. Baseline B (9 and 10, with 112–114 behind) and baseline A (1 and 18, with 101, 102 and 124 behind) give the same view from opposite ends.

    You want to see the players up close

    Pick the center of a sideline: Courtside 5 or 14, or Loge 107 or 119. You see faces between points and at changeovers. The price is constant side-to-side head movement during rallies. By tennis convention the players' chairs sit next to the umpire's stand, so Courtside 4–6 is where players rest at changeovers.

    You want a bit of both

    Corner sections mix some baseline depth with some sideline closeness. When the centers sell out, a corner is usually the smartest fallback.

    The Loge advantage

    A Loge seat sits one step above Courtside, which clears the heads in front and shows every line. Because Armstrong is much smaller than Arthur Ashe Stadium, a Loge seat here is far closer to the court than an upper seat at Ashe.

    Seats with drawbacks

    • Low rows on the umpire's sideline. The chair umpire's stand, line judges, ball crew and players' chairs can block a slice of the court from the first few rows of Courtside 4–6.
    • Low Courtside rows at a hot day session. One guide notes these are the most exposed to the sun.
    • General admission for a marquee match. First come, first served seating fills quickly when a popular player is on. Arrive before the previous match ends and expect to wait for seats to free up between sets.
    • Arriving mid-game. Ushers hold you until a changeover before you can walk to your seat, in any section.

    The US Open has converted some upper general admission areas to reserved seating in recent years, so the stadium holds less general admission now than when it opened in 2018. Check whether a listing is a numbered seat before you buy. Reserved Seat orders come with guaranteed entry.

    Day-session sun and the roof

    Day sessions often start in late morning, which flips the usual evening-event sun pattern. One shade guide reports that the west side opens the first match in the sun and moves into shade after a few sets. A second guide says the roof structure shades much of the Loge sideline during day play, while the lowest Courtside rows take the most direct sun.

    Night sessions make shade irrelevant, and when rain closes the retractable roof the whole bowl is covered. If heat is a concern at a day session, choose a Loge or upper sideline seat on the side that shades earliest rather than a low Courtside row.

    Wheelchair spaces at Armstrong

    The 2026 chart shows wheelchair-accessible positions in both reserved rings:

    • Courtside ring: at the back of sections 3, 5, 8, 12, 14 and 17.
    • Loge ring, beside sections: 106, 108, 118 and 120.
    • Loge ring, at the baseline ends: behind 101, 102, 112, 113, 114 and 124.

    That gives accessible options behind both baselines, along both sidelines and in the corners. Ask for accessible seats at the time of purchase, and see the US Open website for the tournament's current accessibility services, which are set each year.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is a baseline or sideline seat better at Louis Armstrong Stadium?

    For following rallies, the baseline. Sections 1, 18, 9 and 10 and the Loge sections behind them show depth and spin without head-turning. Sideline seats are better for seeing the players up close.

    What is the difference between Courtside and Loge at Louis Armstrong Stadium?

    Courtside Reserved is the inner ring of sections 1–18 next to the court. Loge Reserved, sections 101–124, is the ring just behind it and slightly higher, which clears the heads in front.

    Can a grounds pass get you into Louis Armstrong Stadium?

    Into the general admission areas, yes, first come, first served. The reserved Courtside and Loge sections need an Armstrong ticket for that session.

    Which side of Louis Armstrong Stadium is the umpire's chair on?

    On the 2026 chart, the chair umpire's stand faces Courtside sections 4–6 and Loge 105–109. By tennis convention the players' chairs are beside it.

    Where is shade at Louis Armstrong Stadium during day sessions?

    A shade guide reports the west side starts in the sun and shades after a few sets, and another notes the roof structure shades much of the Loge sideline. Low Courtside rows get the most sun.

    Where are wheelchair seats at Louis Armstrong Stadium?

    The 2026 chart shows them at the back of Courtside sections 3, 5, 8, 12, 14 and 17, beside Loge 106, 108, 118 and 120, and behind Loge 101, 102, 112, 113, 114 and 124.

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