With the 2024 Olympics now complete, the eyes of the sports world now turn to the next big global event - the U.S. Open, where for three weeks, Queens becomes the center of the universe.

Starting with Fan Week, a completely free event. 

“This year we’re making it an entire week event, starting with Qualifiers one day early so it’s gonna end on Thursday, and it gives those players who make it to the Main Draw, a chance to rest a little bit,” Brian Hainline, chairman of the board and president of the USTA, said. “But it’s just the energy of Fan Week with the music, the food, the players, the established players, the up-and-coming players. I mean, there’s almost nothing like it.”

Fans can interact with some of the best in tennis, from Coco Gauff to Novak Djokovic, making Fan Week something unique.

“It really is a global spectacle, where fans and people from all over the world come here, in the greatest city in the world, to see the biggest stars in tennis,” Nicole Kankam, head of marketing, U.S. Open, said.

Here’s what fans can expect when they come to the National Tennis Center.

The Legends Exhibition Match kicks things off Monday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

On Tuesday, a mixed doubles competition starring A listers, such as Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz. For Wednesday, the Stars of the Open will shine “interactively” when Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jessica Pegula and John McEnroe among others, talk participants through a match. Then on Thursday, it’s the food center stage with the “Flavors of the Open” event.

The week wraps Saturday with Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day.

While the U.S. Open is a global event, organizers say it inspires local kids who participate in youth tennis programs across the city.

“We have an incredible parks system in New York City. People think of New York City and Central Park, but walk around Queens. I mean, you have incredible parks. I play tennis at Kissena Park a lot, and then I’ll play tennis here. The youth programs in the city are great and the thing to understand is that the majority of tennis, for youth and adults, is actually played in public parks, not only in the city but across our country,” Hainline said.