The 2026 U.S. Open has become one of the biggest celebrity gatherings of the summer, with stars from Hollywood, music, fashion, sports and social media filling the stands in New York. While the tennis action remains the main attraction, the famous faces watching from the crowd have also become a major part of the tournament’s atmosphere.
Held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, the U.S. Open has once again attracted a wide range of well-known names. During the first week, celebrities including Travis Scott, Ben Stiller, Martha Stewart and Queen Latifah were spotted enjoying matches. The event has increasingly become both a major sporting competition and a high-profile social occasion.
Travis Scott was among the early celebrity guests and was seen supporting Carlos Alcaraz during his opening match. His appearance quickly attracted attention, showing how closely music and tennis continue to mix at the New York tournament. Other recognizable faces included model Kaia Gerber, actor Orlando Bloom and television personality Gayle King.
Fashion has also played an important role in the celebrity scene. Kaia Gerber attended in a stylish black dress, while other guests used the tournament as an opportunity to showcase designer clothing, jewelry and luxury accessories. Serena Williams and Vogue editor Anna Wintour were also among the notable personalities connected with the event.
The celebrity attendance continued throughout the second week. The official U.S. Open highlighted appearances from MrBeast, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, singer Maren Morris and actor Peter Sarsgaard on September 4. A few days later, Shonda Rhimes, Matthew McConaughey and Rachel Zegler were among the stars attending matches.
The tournament has also attracted athletes from other sports. Trinity Rodman was spotted watching boyfriend Ben Shelton compete, while other professional athletes have appeared in the stands during the competition. The mix of sports stars, actors, musicians and online creators has helped give the U.S. Open its unique celebrity-heavy atmosphere.
Social media has made these appearances even more noticeable. Photos and short videos from the stands can quickly spread online, turning a celebrity’s outfit or reaction during a match into a story of its own. This has helped the U.S. Open reach audiences far beyond traditional tennis fans.
At the same time, the growing presence of influencers has created some discussion about behavior in the stands. Around 100 content creators received credentials for this year’s tournament, and some incidents involving filming during live matches have raised concerns about maintaining proper tennis etiquette. Players including Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula have said that creators should respect the competition while covering the event.
Still, celebrity appearances remain an important part of the U.S. Open experience. With major tennis matches taking place alongside fashion moments and star sightings, the 2026 tournament continues to show why the event is one of New York’s biggest annual attractions.
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