Most hospitality packages at the US Open operate on one of two models: you have a seat in the stadium and access to a club when you want a break, or you have a suite and the match is something you watch from there. The Westside Box positions itself as neither. The name signals the location — the west side of Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the afternoon sun falls and the sightlines across the full court are at their clearest for the first set of a daytime session. The "box" component refers to the private furnished space within The Overlook that is allocated specifically to Westside Box guests, separate from the general Overlook hospitality area.

The Overlook access for Westside Box guests is described as a private retreat rather than shared club access. The practical difference is that you have a designated space to return to rather than finding a seat in a shared dining room — a meaningful distinction on high-demand days during the second week when the general Overlook fills quickly. The furniture and setup of that private space is configured for the session rather than for all-day dining, which suits the back-and-forth rhythm the package is designed around.

The courtside seats on the west side of Arthur Ashe are worth understanding specifically. The west-side lower baseline rows catch the afternoon sun through the early matches of a daytime session, which is worth knowing for summer scheduling — a hat and sunglasses are useful rather than optional in that position before the shade comes in from the roof structure during the later afternoon. For evening sessions, the west side is one of the better positions as the roof closes and the lights come up, with the arc of the stadium creating a dramatic frame behind the near baseline.

The Westside Box is a newer addition to the US Open Premier range and details on the full inclusions list — specifically whether The Overlook+ bar tier or the standard Overlook bar applies — were not confirmed on the official pages at time of writing. Enquire through experience.tennis to confirm the current specification.