It's a minor revolution in the world of tennis. For the first time since its creation in 1986, the Paris Masters 1000 is moving from the Palais Omnisports de Bercy to the Paris La Défense Arena. The venue, usually dedicated to rugby and gigantic concerts, will host the world's best players from October 25 to November 2, 2025, in a unique configuration: three competition courts, a practice court, and a record capacity.
An XXL center for a world-class tournament
Inaugurated in 2017, Paris La Défense Arena becomes, for the occasion, the largest indoor tennis venue in Europe. The center court, installed on the site of the Olympic pool for the 2024 Games, will be able to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, 3,500 more than Bercy and even more than the Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland-Garros. Three other courts will be located nearby, as well as a training area between the center court and the playing areas. To isolate these spaces, a 37-meter-high and 100-meter-long blackout curtain has been specially designed. This device will ensure controlled acoustics and preserve the atmosphere specific to each match. Court 1, capable of accommodating nearly 4,000 people (compared to only 600 at Bercy), also promises a high-energy atmosphere for the first rounds. Central Court ticket holders will have free access to these side courts, but no specific tickets will be sold for these areas.
An ambitious sporting and technical makeover
Accustomed to hosting Racing 92 and major shows, the Nanterre arena has already proven its adaptability during the Paris Olympic Games, where it hosted the swimming events. The technical teams therefore worked from this experience to design a completely modular configuration. The challenge is logistical, but also symbolic: by installing its flagship tournament in this ultramodern venue, the French Tennis Federation is demonstrating its ambition to renew the image of the Rolex Paris Masters. Paris La Défense Arena is committed to hosting the competition for at least ten years, with a desire for continuous evolution. If the challenge is successful, the Paris Masters 1000 could well become one of the most spectacular indoor events on the world circuit, combining technological innovation, comfort, and sporting fervor.
