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Many Americans probably think about the Super Bowl first.
Sunday Funday comes with a weekend-long festival in most cities, giving fans plenty of non-football activities to sink their teeth into. From concerts to exhibitions to photo ops, host cities go all-out for their NFL-loving visitors.
That being said, international sports looks a bit different than the US’s focus on football, basketball, hockey, and baseball.
Abroad, sports like soccer, cricket, and tennis thrive.
The latter involves more travel than just about any sport in the world, as tennis players in the WTA and ATP crisscross the globe for major tournaments and Grand Slams.
In fact, Priceline’s very first ‘Where to Next?’ report has zeroed in on tennis fans, highlighting their interest in tennis-based travel. According to the report, millennials are 73% more likely than average travelers to attend an official tennis event while on the road.
In fact, 80% said they would be interested in planning a vacation around tennis.
Are you planning on traveling to a major tennis tournament or Grand Slam in 2025?
I’ve got a handy tennis travel guide that’ll help you ace the right tournaments, lodging, tours, and more.
Tennis travel guide: before you book…
When it comes to traveling to the Olympics and similarly grand events, sports fans-turned-travelers need to keep a few things in mind.
Here’s the short of it:
- The more people attending the event, the further out you need to book lodging and flights
- Speaking of booking a room, stay as close to the venue as possible—you won’t get trapped with a terrible commute to the stadium
- Don’t forget about the non-sports activities—buy tickets to enjoy smaller events and exhibitions around the main tennis action
- Keep a physical map with you—cell reception doesn’t always work with so many people in one place
- Don’t forget that major events include security checks—pack minimally
Tennis travel guide: top events in 2025
Australian Open
January 6-11, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia
Rub elbows with tennis fans and sports stars at the world’s largest tennis tournament. Last January, the Australian Open welcomed over one million visitors.
Get the best of the best in Melbourne at the Australian Open:
BNP Paribas Open
March 2 – March 16, 2025 – California, USA
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, this long-standing tournament continues to break attendance records. Though it isn’t a Grand Slam, it’s regarded as prestigious, popular, and always has a start-studded lineup.
Get the best of the best in Indian Wells, CA at the BNP Paribas Open:
Miami Open
March 16 – 30, 2025 – Miami, USA
Thanks to its significant prize purses, the Miami Open regularly draws in top players from the ATP and WTA. It’s also a big event for fans—some of whom piggyback on the BNP Paribas Open. If you like sunshine and happy crowds, head to the Miami Open.
Get the best of the best in Miami at the Miami Open:
Madrid Open
April 21 – May 4, 2025 – Madrid, Spain
Like Roland-Garros in Paris, the Madrid Open is hosted on clay courts. It’s been the playground of Rafael Nadal for the last decade—but with new talent flooding both the ATP and WTA, the Madrid Open is sure to be a competitive battle in 2025 and beyond.
Get the best of the best in Madrid at the Madrid Open:
Italian Open
May 7-18, 2025 – Rome, Italy
The Italian Open delivers on drama—who would have imagined? I’m not sure what’s in the air in Rome, but this iconic venue (The Foro Italico) is known for hosting some of the greatest upsets in tennis. Best of all, there aren’t insane crowds to deal with as with Grand Slams.
Get the best of the best in Rome at the Italian Open:
French Open
May 25 – June 8, 2025 – Paris, France
With its iconic clay courts, the French Open is infamous for the challenges it poses to players. Only the very best will survive at Roland Garros—and fans love to see how their strategies pan out.
Get the best of the best in Paris at the French Open:
Wimbledon
June 30 – July 13, 2025 – London, England
Established in 1877, Wimbledon marks the height of tennis’s legacy. Its grass courts are just as famous as its royal attendees and similarly famous spectators.
Get the best of the best in London at Wimbledon:
US Open
August 25 – September 7, 2025 – Pennsylvania, USA
The last of the Grand Slams, the US Open is known for its diverse range of events—which even includes exhibition matches. If you’re on the hunt for entertainment along with your standard tennis fare, this domestic option should get the job done.
Get the best of the best in Oakmont, Pennsylvania at the US Open:
