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My husband is a tennis fanatic (he was a Division One player in college and still plays several times a week). We’ve attended the US Open countless times and made it to Roland Garros, the Australian Open, the Rotterdam Open, the Laver Cup, the Miami Open, and other tournaments around the world. The US Open was the home tournament for us for many years living in the NYC/NJ area. American Express always offered cardholders perks, but these seem to be getting better each year.
Again this year, American Express cardholders (attending the US Open) get some nice benefits from August 19th through September 8th onsite.
Benefits include the following:
- Discounted bag check ($5 off per cardholder)
- $10 back Amex Offer on a purchase of $100 or more (check your account and add before making a purchase)
- American Express® Radios
- Tennis gaming station
- American Express Shop
- The Centurion® Lounge
- American Express Card Member Lounge
Centurion® Lounge
Holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Centurion Card are eligible to enter the Centurion® Lounge. This is handled by making reservations through Resy. Seats are limited to two for cardholders and four for those with the Centurion Card. The Centurion® Lounge offers:
- Curated Dishes by Michael Solomonov and Cedric Vongerichten, Centurion Lounge and Global Dining Access by Resy Chef Partners
- Curated cocktails and wine offerings
- Gifts
Same-day reservations open on August 26th and are released daily. Lounge access will be limited to one hour visits.
Card Member Lounge
Not to be confused with the Centurion® Lounge above, the Card Member Lounge is open to all American Express cardmembers. It’s located on the 2nd level of the American Express US Open Fan Experience. The air-conditioned space features snacks and drinks and provides phone chargers, massages, and more. Each cardholder can bring two guests with them.
Front Row Table With Don Angie and San Sabino
Another premium dining reservation is available through Resy about a month after the US Open. Chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli are bringing together their two restaurants, Don Angie and San Sabino. This dinner will occur on September 28th at 6:15 PM.
Enter via Lot A and follow the signs to the Players Entrance for this unique experience. Centurion Card and The Platinum Card from American Express cardholders are granted access to reservations first for $195 per seat. If any tickets remain after September 5th, they will be available to all other American Express cardmembers. Reservations are limited to four tickets per cardholder.
American Express® Radios
All cardmembers can show their card to receive a complimentary radio tuned to ESPN. This way they can listen to one match while watching another. Limit one per card. I’ve gotten several when I’ve been with guests by showing multiple American Express cards.
Valuable Statement Credits
I’m a big fan of Amex Offers and there are some great ones to use while visiting. Eligible cardmembers can enroll in select Amex Offers through the US Open App or at Amex branded locations across the grounds. Terms apply to all benefits. These include:
- Spend $100 or more at participating on-site merchants between August 26th and September 8th, get a one-time $10 statement credit. Enrollment is also available through Amex app. (This used to be $20 off in the past.)
- Spend $2 or more with the MTA by tapping to pay, get $2 back, up to two times (total of $4)
- Spend $100 or more online at laroche-posay.us, get $15 back, one time. Enrollment also available through Amex app.
- Spend $50 in a single transaction at Eataly’s in-store NYC locations (excludes Eataly concessions at US Open), get $10 back, one time.
Anthony’s Take: The US Open is a great time whether you’re an avid tennis fan or a casual watcher. American Express ups the experience with lounge access, discounts, and free swag.
Anthony’s Credit Card Pick: I love the lounges where The Platinum Card® from American Express grants me access. It has had a prominent place in my wallet for many years now. While it does have an annual fee of $695, it provides many travel benefits and will always be my go-to for lounge access (both Delta Sky Clubs® and Centurion® Lounges) and booking airfare from the airlines to earn 5x points (up to $500,000 per calendar year booked directly with passenger airlines or through American Express Travel). Learn more. Rates & Fees. Terms apply.
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2 comments
“American Express always offered cardholders perks, but these seem to be getting better each year.”
The $10 off of $100 offer used to be $20 off of $100. I know you have to hawk credit cards but this is just disingenuous
Not trying to be disingenuous. That’s a good point.