Health and Safety at NTC Events
Get Ready for your Return to the NTC
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is committed to hosting world-class sports and entertainment while ensuring a safe environment for all. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been working diligently to establish and implement health and safety protocols for anyone who enters the center.
As COVID continues to evolve, our health and safety protocols may be subject to change. We will advise primary ticket purchasers of the applicable health and safety protocols for the particular event when determined.
Vaccination
Based on recent guidance from local governmental authorities, at this time, individuals are not required to show proof of COVID vaccination for admission into an event, unless otherwise required by the promoter of a particular event. The foregoing is subject to change in accordance with CDC and/or New York State/City guidelines.
Testing & Health Screening
Neither health screenings nor proof of a negative COVID-19 test are currently required, unless otherwise required by the promoter of a particular event. The foregoing is subject to change in accordance with CDC and/or New York State/City guidelines.
Face Masks
Face masks are currently optional, unless otherwise required by the promoter of a particular event. Individuals may choose to mask at any time based on personal preference. The foregoing is subject to change in accordance with CDC and/or New York State/City guidelines.
Hand Sanitizing Stations
Hand sanitizing stations will be located around the grounds.
Enhanced Cleaning and HEPA Filters
We have increased frequency of cleaning with disinfectants in high traffic areas to help protect our guests, athletes and staff. Local HEPA filtration equipment has been added throughout the facility in high occupancy spaces like restaurants and lounges.
--Updated as of April 1, 2022--
All information above is subject to change as applicable regulations from New York State and New York City (as well as CDC guidance) may be implemented.
Achieving GBAC Certification
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (NTC) has announced its commitment to achieving Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, The NTC will implement the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facilities.
As the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR™ helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations. The program will verify that The NTC implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.