Miami Open

From March 16-30, the world’s greatest tennis players will converge on Miami for the 2025 Miami Open Presented by Itau. 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.

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.

Theme Days For The 2025 Tournament

March 19: Brazilian Heritage Day

Celebrate Brazilian Heritage with an authentic Brazilian performance by samba dancers, drummers and a DJ. Along with the performance, attendees can enjoy Brazilian coffee and a Brazilian Caipirinhas happy hour.

March 20: Hispanic Heritage Day

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with an authentic performance by a mariachi band and Latin drummers. Top off the experience by indulging in Hispanic food and specialty cocktails.

March 24: Women’s Empowerment Day

Female performers take the stage and showcase talents, including a hand balance act, an aerialist and a violinist. Continue your support for women’s empowerment by visiting female-owned business pop-ups, including a customized bracelets shop and a floral truck.

March 25: Out at the Open

Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with special performances, giveaways and happy hour throughout the day.

March 27: College Night

Renowned college DJs take center stage on College Night, along with LED robots and specialty cocktails throughout the day.

March 29: Kids Day

The perfect day for some family fun, Kids Day will include several activities, including live entertainment, face painting, airbrush tattoos and giveaways.

Activities and Experiences at the Miami Open

The Miami Open isn’t just about tennis. It’s also about spending a day outdoors exploring everything the tournament offers. In previous years, that’s included Major League Pickleball matches, musical performances, and art and branding events. While this year’s activities and experiences are still to be announced, check back frequently for updates.

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 Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s booming restaurant scene have had the opportunity to sample food from Novecento, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Ella’s Oyster Bar, American Social and more. Seafood fine dining hot spot Estaiatorio Milos even had a pop-up restaurant inside Hard Rock Stadium in 2024. Spirit makers get in on the action too, with lounges and bars from No. 3 Gin, Botran Rum, and Maestro Dobel Tequila popping up last year. Food and drink options for 2025 are still TBA, so check back often.

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 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 a new 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