OUTSTANDING FACILITY AWARD APPLICATION

Application for the 2026 Outstanding Facility Award (OFA) is now open. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 1st at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Apply here.

PRESENTED AT

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the 2026 US Open.

CRITERIA

Each year, the USTA recognizes facilities throughout the country to encourage increasingly high standards for construction and/or renovation.

The USTA will evaluate your nomination based on the following:

THE FACILITY

• Must have 2 or more tennis courts
• Quality of each court area and surface
• Quality of the court enclosure and lighting
• Overall layout and adaptation to site
• Accessories and amenities
• USTA Membership
• SafePlay Compliant

THE TENNIS PROGRAM

• Entry-level programs
• Youth & Adult Tennis programming
• Other tennis-related programs
• Important contribution to the game of tennis