IBM Stays Official AI and Cloud Partner of the US Open Through 2031

A partnership entering its fifth decade

The USTA and IBM announced the renewal on October 28, 2026. IBM will continue as Official AI and Cloud Partner of the US Open through 2031.

The two organizations have worked together for 35 years. According to the release, the collaboration began with the launch of USOpen.org in 1995 and continued with the introduction of the mobile app in 2009. This year's tournament saw the debut of Live Updates, Key Moments and Serve Quality. IBM and the USTA say they now deliver a platform built on hybrid cloud and AI technologies.

Kameryn Stanhouse, Vice President, Sports and Entertainment Partnerships at IBM, said the renewal "builds on that legacy, bringing IBM technology to the next generation of the US Open fan experience."

Record engagement on digital platforms

The renewal comes after the 2026 US Open, which according to the announcement saw record engagement on its IBM-powered digital platforms. USOpen.org and the US Open app combined reached more than 270 million total engagements.

Brian Ryerson, Senior Director, Digital Strategy at the USTA, described the partnership as one that "has produced decades of groundbreaking innovation for the US Open and for our fans." He added that he is "very excited to see where our work goes over the next five years."

A record-setting tournament overall

The release places the digital results within a wider record year for the event:

• More than 1.2 million fans attended across all three weeks, including more than 300,000 during Fan Week.
• The US Open's owned and operated social channels generated more than 3.9 billion interactions, including engagements and video views, up 26 percent over 2025, according to the USTA.
• ESPN's coverage across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC achieved its best viewership since 2022, with the women's and men's singles championships combining to average 3 million viewers.
• Worldwide, the US Open amassed a record 374 million global broadcast viewer hours in 2026.

What the renewal means

For fans, the agreement points to continued development of the US Open's digital experience on IBM technology through 2031. The release does not list specific new features for the coming years, and no financial terms were disclosed.

The USTA is the national governing body for tennis in the U.S. and owns and operates the US Open. IBM describes itself as a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. Stanhouse called the partnership "a powerful example of what's possible when organizations turn complex data into meaningful experiences that create more value for their audiences."