The US Open runs for two weeks every late summer, and if you're in Los Angeles, you're watching it three hours ahead of the live action in New York. That means day sessions start at 8 a.m. Pacific and night sessions begin at 4 p.m., which makes a sports bar with a hundred-plus screens and table service a better move than squinting at your laptop over breakfast. Tom's Watch Bar, on the ground floor of the LA Live complex next to Crypto.com Arena, built its reputation on NBA playoffs and NFL Sundays, but the venue's 155 televisions and 13-by-23-foot Megatron screen handle Grand Slam tennis just as well. From Sunday, August 30 through Sunday, September 13, 2026, every US Open session will air here, from the first-round unknowns grinding through five sets on Court 17 to the finals under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Karpo tracks live session times, venue hours, and Metro connections for Tom's Watch Bar throughout the US Open fortnight so you never miss a match.
Every session on the biggest screen in Los Angeles
Tom's Watch Bar installed its Megatron in 2024: a 13-foot-tall, 23-foot-wide LED panel that dominates the back wall and dwarfs the stadium boards at Crypto.com Arena next door. The screen anchors a 360-degree array of 155 additional televisions mounted on every column, railing, and wall surface, so no matter where you sit—high-top near the entrance, booth along the south wall, or communal table under the mezzanine—a screen sits within arm's reach. During the US Open fortnight, which runs from Sunday, August 30 through Sunday, September 13, the Megatron carries the featured match from Arthur Ashe Stadium while the surrounding screens cycle through Louis Armstrong, the Grandstand, and outer-court battles. ESPN holds full US broadcast rights, and Tom's pipes every feed through its house system with dedicated audio zones at each table, so you hear your match without bleed from neighboring screens.
The venue occupies the ground floor of the LA Live complex at 1011 South Figueroa Street, tucked between the Ritz-Carlton lobby and the Nokia Plaza stairs. Day sessions at the US Open begin around 11 a.m. Eastern—8 a.m. Pacific—and night sessions start around 7 p.m. Eastern, or 4 p.m. here. Tom's opens at 11 a.m. on Fridays and weekends, which covers the weekend day sessions, and at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, which aligns with East Coast night sessions but misses the early rounds' morning matches on weekdays. If you want to watch a first-round day match on a Tuesday, you'll need to find a different bar or stream it at home; Tom's is built for the after-work and weekend crowds.
The USTA publishes the official order of play the evening before each day, listing every match by court and session. Check it the night before you go, because the schedule shifts as players advance and weather intervenes. Tom's bartenders usually load the order of play on a laminated card at the host stand, so you can confirm which court your match is on when you arrive.
Chef-driven menu and table-side payment
Tom's hires chefs, not line cooks, and the menu reflects that. The jumbo wings come tossed in house-made sauces—buffalo, garlic parmesan, Korean barbecue—and the kitchen turns out entrées like blackened mahi tacos, truffle mac and cheese, and a double-smash burger with caramelized onions and aged cheddar. Portions run large enough to share, which matters when you're settling in for a five-set semifinal that stretches past midnight in New York. The kitchen stays open until close, so you can order a full meal at 9 p.m. on a Friday without getting shuffled to a limited late-night menu.
Every table has a QR code that links to the menu and a payment portal. You order through your phone, the kitchen fires the dish, and a runner brings it out. When you're ready to leave, you scan the code again, review your tab, add a tip, and pay—no need to signal a server during a tiebreak or wait for a check while the next match is already two games in. The system works especially well during the US Open's night sessions, when the bar fills with Crypto.com Arena spillover and the staff is slammed.
The drink list runs deep on local craft beer—Golden Road, Angel City, Modern Times—and the signature cocktails lean toward bourbon and tequila. A $1 pint or cocktail promotion appears on the website, though the terms and eligible days aren't specified; ask the bartender when you order your first round. The bar also stocks a full slate of nonalcoholic options, including house-made lemonade and a rotating selection of NA beers.
Location next to Crypto.com Arena and the Metro
Tom's sits at the southeast corner of the LA Live campus, which means you're walking distance from Crypto.com Arena, the Grammy Museum, and the convention center. The Pico Station on the E Line (Expo) is one block south on Flower Street, and the 7th Street/Metro Center hub—where the B and D Lines intersect with the E—is three blocks northeast. If you're coming from Union Station, take the Red or Purple Line to 7th Street/Metro Center, transfer to the E Line, and ride one stop to Pico. Total travel time is around 15 minutes, and you avoid the $30 event parking that clogs Figueroa during Lakers and Kings games.
Street parking along Figueroa and the side streets is metered until 8 p.m. and costs $4 per hour, but it fills quickly on weekends. The LA Live parking structure at 1020 South Figueroa charges $10 for the first two hours and $5 for each additional hour; enter from Chick Hearn Court on the north side of the complex. If you're already downtown for work or another event, the walk from the Broad museum or Grand Central Market takes about 20 minutes south on Broadway, then west on Pico.
Best times and seating strategy
The bar gets loud and packed during Lakers playoff runs and USC football Saturdays, but the US Open draws a different crowd: smaller groups, more solo fans, less shouting. Weekday late afternoons and early evenings—when the East Coast night session is underway—are the quietest windows. You can usually walk in and grab a booth or a spot at the bar without a wait. Weekend day sessions, especially the middle Saturday and Sunday of the tournament when the round of 16 and quarterfinals take place, pull bigger crowds, but Tom's has enough seating that you rarely face a long line.
The best seats are the booths along the south wall, which offer sightlines to both the Megatron and a cluster of side screens, plus quick access to the restrooms near the back. The communal tables under the mezzanine put you closest to the main bar and give you a straight shot at the Megatron, but they fill first on busy nights. High-tops near the entrance work if you're stopping in for one match and want to leave quickly, but the noise from the street and the Nokia Plaza stairs can bleed in when the doors open.
Tom's doesn't take reservations for regular seating, so arrive early if you're planning to watch a marquee match—Djokovic, Swiatek, Alcaraz—on a weekend evening. For the semifinals and finals, which fall on the second weekend, expect the bar to be at capacity by mid-afternoon.
Ticket prices and how to follow the draw
US Open tickets are sold through the USTA's official website, with Ticketmaster as the tournament's ticketing partner. Prices vary widely depending on the court, session, and round. Arthur Ashe Stadium seats for the finals can run into four figures, while grounds passes—which grant access to every outer court and the video board plaza—start around $50 for early-round day sessions and often drop the morning of the match. If you're watching at Tom's instead of traveling to New York, you're saving the cost of a ticket, a cross-country flight, and a hotel room, which makes the $15 burger and $8 beer feel like a bargain.
Grounds passes are the smartest buy if you do make the trip to Flushing Meadows. They let you roam the outer courts, where you'll see top-50 players in intimate settings, and they include access to a large video board that shows the stadium matches. The USTA also hosts Fan Week leading up to the tournament, which offers free entry to practice sessions and select events; you need to register online for a fan access pass.
The men's singles final airs on ABC on Sunday, September 13, and the women's final is on ESPN on Saturday, September 12. Every other match streams on ESPN or ESPN2, with all courts available on ESPN+. Tom's carries the full ESPN family of networks, so you won't miss a set.
Practical notes
Tom's Watch Bar is at 1011 South Figueroa Street, suite B101, in the LA Live complex. Hours are Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The venue is 21+ after 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; families are welcome earlier in the day. The kitchen matches bar hours. No cover charge. Street parking is metered until 8 p.m.; the LA Live garage is $10 for two hours. Pico Station on the E Line is one block south. The bar does not take reservations for general seating. Drink responsibly; use Metro, a rideshare, or a designated driver.
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