Miami Open

From March 15-29, the world’s greatest tennis players will converge on Miami for the 2026 Miami Open Presented by Itaú. One of the largest tennis tournaments outside the Grand Slams, the Miami Open is the rare tournament that draws the top men’s and women’s players from the ATP and WTA for two weeks of best-in-class action. Plus, the sprawling grounds of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will feature dozens of the destination’s top restaurants, VIP lounges, luxury hospitality and interactive events. Here’s all you need to know to make the most of your experience.

Read on for details on this past Miami Open

2025 Miami Open Schedule

The action will begin on Sunday, March 16, with qualifying matches on Hard Rock Stadium’s outer courts. Qualifying will continue Monday and Tuesday, with women’s first round action starting on Tuesday as well. The tournament’s opening rounds will run through the entire first week, culminating March 21-23, when spectators can catch matches on nearly every court. Singles quarterfinals will take place March 25-27, with the women’s semifinals on March 27 and the men’s semifinals on Friday, March 28. The women’s singles and men’s doubles finals are slated for Saturday, March 29, and the tournament will conclude Sunday, March 30, with the women’s doubles and men’s singles finals.

Activities and Experiences at the Miami Open

The Miami Open is adding a series of fun theme days for 2025, beginning with Brazilian Heritage Day on March 19. Samba dancers and drummers will join a Caipirinha happy hour with Brazilian coffee specials.

March 20 is Hispanic Heritage Day, with special food and drink.

Women’s Empowerment Day is March 24, with pop-ups from women-owned businesses and an aerialist act.

The LGBT community will be celebrated on March 25 with “Out at the Open,” followed by College Night on March 27 and Kids Day on March 29.

Wheelchair tennis returns to the Miami Open March 26-28. There’ll be four players each on the men’s and women’s sides.

Finally, the Publix Padel Cup will run from March 27-30, bringing the fast-growing sport to Hard Rock Stadium for the first time. The tournament will feature 16 NOVAC WPR Division One men’s teams and eight Division One women’s teams, with $25,000 in prizes on the line. Three brand-new padel courts have been constructed at Hard Rock Stadium for the event. Spectators can also learn about the sport and try it in special clinics.

Food and Drink at the Miami Open

The Miami Open is almost as much of a showcase for local culinary talent as it is for athletic ability. Those looking to sample the destination’s booming restaurant scene will have the opportunity to sample food from Wynwood hit Fabel, which serves one of the most dynamic Mediterranean menus in Miami. Miami Slice pizza will also be on hand, so tennis fans can try slices that locals wait in line for hours to enjoy. Kiki on The River returns with its courtside party and coastal Greek menu, and Omakai is also back with its specialty rolls and sashimi.

For cocktails, Brugal is bringing La Casa Brugal to the Miami Open. The tournament’s official rum partner will be pouring cafecito martinis and rum old fashioneds. No. 3 Gin’s Courtside Club is coming for 2025, serving up refreshing gin drinks and an elevated view of select courts. Maestro Dobel Tequila will be mixing the tournament’s official drink, the Ace Poloma. And those who want to enjoy the action without alcohol can try the inventive mocktails at the Celsius Lounge.

Miami Open Tickets

Miami Open tickets are available now through Ticketmaster and the tournament’s official website. The Grounds Pass grants access to all of the matches on the outer courts. Ticket options are abundant, with choices like the Grandstand Duration Packages, providing the same seat on the tournament's second-largest court for every match it hosts as well as access to the action on the outer courts. You can also purchase single-day tickets, which get you access to the stadium court and all of the outer courts.

Those who want a luxury experience can purchase luxury suites and other on-court premium seating for the entire tournament or single sessions. You can also buy mini-plans, which include tickets to the exciting final rounds or the abundance of tennis matches on opening weekend. 

Getting to Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium is easy to reach via various transportation options. The Brightline high-speed rail service offers a direct route from Downtown Miami, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale to its Aventura Station, where a regularly scheduled complimentary shuttle service will take you to and from the stadium. For those opting to drive, ample parking is available at Hard Rock Stadium.

Miami Open Volunteer Opportunities

If you want to do more than watch the matches, consider volunteering at the tournament. It’s a great way to get behind the scenes of the Miami Open and help make it one of the best tennis events in the world. Miami Open Volunteer opportunities include everything from outside court usher, stadium ambassador, airport greeter and golf cart driver.

Highlights of the 2024 Miami Open

Last year, the Miami Open set an attendance record when nearly 400,000 came to Hard Rock Stadium over the tournament’s two weeks. They were treated to one of the best Miami Opens in history, highlighted by American Danielle Collins beating No. 4-ranked Elena Rybakina to win the women’s title.

On the men’s side of the draw, Jannik Skinner won the Miami Open on his third trip to the finals. The 2021 and 2023 finalist defeated Grigor Dimitrov, 6-3, 6-1. Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands won the women’s doubles title. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won the men’s doubles championship.

Wheelchair tennis and Major League Pickleball made their Miami Open debuts in 2024. The Pickleball showcase included a celebrity pro-am tournament, which was an unexpected highlight of the week. Wheelchair tennis standouts Diede DeGroot and Shingo Kuneida also took home titles.

By: Matthew Meltzer | January 16, 2025