USTA and IBM Announce Five-Year Renewal of Longstanding Partnership
Key Highlights
- ➤IBM renews USTA partnership for five years through 2031
- ➤IBM remains US Open Official AI and Cloud Partner
- ➤US Open digital platforms surpassed 270 million engagements in 2026
- ➤US Open social channels generated 3.9 billion interactions, up 26%
- ➤US Open reached record 374 million global broadcast viewer hours
Expert Statements
Kameryn Stanhouse, Vice President, Sports and Entertainment Partnerships, IBM
“For 35 years, IBM and the USTA have worked together to redefine how technology can bring fans closer to the game”
Kameryn Stanhouse, Vice President, Sports and Entertainment Partnerships, IBM
“This renewal builds on that legacy, bringing IBM technology to the next generation of the US Open fan experience. It’s also a powerful example of what’s possible when organizations turn complex data into meaningful experiences that create more value for their audiences.”
Brian Ryerson, Senior Director, Digital Strategy, USTA
“Our partnership with IBM has produced decades of groundbreaking innovation for the US Open and for our fans”
Brian Ryerson, Senior Director, Digital Strategy, USTA
“Every year we utilize cutting-edge technology to not only push the boundaries of digital engagement but to provide our fans the most useful and interesting ways to connect with our sport. We’re grateful for everything our partnership with IBM has produced and I’m very excited to see where our work goes over the next five years.”
USTA and IBM Announce Five-Year Renewal of Longstanding Partnership PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The USTA and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a five-year renewal of their longstanding and trailblazing partnership that will see IBM serve as the Official AI and Cloud Partner of the US Open through 2031. The renewal comes following the 2026 US Open which saw record engagement for its IBM-powered digital platforms, reaching more than 270 million total engagements across USOpen.org and the US Open app combined.
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