US Open announces AT&T as new partner
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with telecommunications company AT&T who has been revealed as the Official Connectivity Partner of the US Open. The five-year partnership will see AT&T provide the US Open with connectivity solutions to fans through wireless services, network and on-site support.
AT&T will have their distributed antenna system present at the Arthur Ashe Stadium and grounds to keep the on-site fans connected. AT&T will also work with the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to enhance the network as the facility evolves and will have a dedicated hospitality area at the US Open as well. From 2027, AT&T will become the Title Partner of one of Arthur Ashe Stadium’s new signature suite levels.
Deanne Pownall, Managing Director, Corporate Partnerships, USTA, commented,
“AT&T has set the standard for connectivity at the biggest sports and entertainment events worldwide, and we’re excited to officially welcome them to the US Open as our Official Connectivity Provider. AT&T gives us the network and the investment to deliver the highest level of service to everyone who comes through the gates at the US Open, and we’re thrilled to have them as our partner for both the present and the future of our event.”
Kellyn Smith Kenny, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, AT&T, added,
“The US Open is one of the world’s great sporting events, drawing the best athletes in tennis and fans from around the globe to New York every year. We’re proud to deepen our relationship with the USTA and support a tournament that has become a cultural tradition for generations of fans.”