Cincinnati Open to Serve Up a World-Class Fan Experience  

The 2025 Cincinnati Open will offer an unmatched fan experience featuring delectable food and drinks, endless entertainment and events plus opportunities to get up close and personal with the world’s best tennis stars throughout the event’s park-like venue, Aug. 5-18.  

The Cincinnati Open is about more than tennis – it’s about creating moments, memories and experiences to last a lifetime.

Bob Moran, Tournament Director

Expanded to 14 days, the Cincinnati Open will come to life across a campus that has undergone a $260 million transformation to add and improve fan amenities, feature additional courts and landscaping and offer new entertainment areas to enhance the fan experience. From more shade and water misters to phone charging and water refill stations, the redesigned venue prioritizes each attendee’s comfort and enjoyment. The site transformation is the result of an investment made in partnership with the City of Mason, Warren County and the State of Ohio.  

 
“We are excited for our fans to enjoy an unparalleled experience at this year’s tournament,” said Tournament Director Bob Moran. “The Cincinnati Open is about more than tennis – it’s about creating moments, memories and experiences to last a lifetime. Every fan will find new ways to enjoy the tournament this year, whether it’s the food and drinks, live music or catching the best players in practices, matches or on stage. Our transformed campus will make the Cincinnati Open an ideal place to spend a day enjoying world class tennis.” 

The Cincinnati Open’s campus will feature several gathering spots for fans to enjoy between matches: 

The Pavilion 

A newly constructed, permanent structure in the heart of campus, The Pavilion will be a central hub of activity. Catch up on all the action from an Adirondack chair in front of the 28-foot video screen or check out the engaging activations from tournament partners such as Cadillac, Kroger, Veroni and more. Credit One Bank will have a photo opportunity and host autograph sessions in the Pavilion. The area will also be home to an exclusive lounge for Fifth Third customers. 

Kroger Fan Zone 

One of two lawns programmed with fan activities, a stage in the Kroger Fan Zone will feature player autograph sessions, Q&As, musical acts, live radio broadcasts and more. While relaxing in this area, fans will be able to enjoy drinks from a Ketel One bar.  

Prasco Kids Zone 

If watching the world’s best inspires you to pick up a racket, head to the Prasco Kids Zone. USTA Midwest Mini Courts, speed serve and a rally challenge will allow fans of all ages to get in the action. Plus, make your mark on the signature wall or kids coloring wall.  

The Commons 

Adjacent to the Cincinnati Open’s restaurant row, the Commons will offer fans plenty of lushly landscaped, shaded space to enjoy a meal between matches. Musical acts, chef demonstrations and player appearances will add to the entertainment throughout the week, including a headliner performance by the Bryan Brothers Band, featuring the tournament’s five-time doubles champions Bob and Mike Bryan, on Sunday, Aug. 10.  

 
An important part of the Cincinnati Open experience is food and drink, and this year is no exception: 

Food

Dining at the Cincinnati Open has been elevated this year with the addition of Executive Chef Andrew Alcid to oversee the event’s culinary operations. Thirteen newly constructed storefronts next to the Commons will feature local restaurants, with Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Lobsta Bakes of Maine, Bibibop and Lucius Q making their tournament debuts to join Cincinnati staples Graeter’s, LaRosa’s and Skyline. Alfio’s Buon Cibo, Chicken Salad Chick, Kala Greek Grill, Mazunte, Playa Bowls and Bru Brothers Coffee will also be available in this area.  

Three Kroger Match Point Markets will be open around Center Court featuring new walk-in drink coolers and snack items, including Kroger’s Private Selection Match Point Macaron ice cream sandwich which is exclusively available at the Cincinnati Open. Each market will keep fans moving with self-checkout terminals. 

Additionally, a food truck from Fifty West will offer burgers and Philly Pretzel stands will be located around the grounds.  

Drink 

Refreshment will never be far away at the Cincinnati Open. The Agave Bar, presented by Maestro Dobel, will once again feature the fan favorite signature cocktail, the Ace Paloma.  Other bar areas are the Top Deck Bar, presented by Sonder Brewing, The Oasis, presented by Veroni, and the Legends Bar in the Commons. Around the grounds, La Crema wines, Ketel One, Red Bull and Pepsi products will be available.  

With fans spending nearly eight hours on site per visit, a variety of activities are planned for taking breaks from the tennis action: 

Live Entertainment 

Stages in the Commons and Kroger Fan Zone will feature local musicians throughout the tournament’s two weeks. These stages will also host player appearances for Q&As and autograph signings, chef demonstrations and more.  

Shopping 

An expanded Cincinnati Open Shop will be open throughout the event for fans to purchase a wide array of top-of-the-line tournament-branded merchandise. Also on site, fans can purchase KREWE sunglasses in their pop-up shop near Stadium 3 while Wilson will offer its tennis products in the Pavilion.  

Gaming 

A gaming zone has been added to the grounds this year, featuring Playstation, XBox, and Switch consoles and a variety of games including TieBreak, Mario Tennis, Mario Kart, Rocket League, Super Smash Ultimate and more. 

Photo Ops 

Fans will find endless spots to take post-worthy pictures at the tournament with a variety of photo opportunities including a Gillette Venus photo bus at Stadium 3, a Credit One Bank experience in The Pavilion and a new Cincinnati Open sign that greets fans outside of the brand new Champions Court. Of course, there will also be countless opportunities to snap a selfie with friends, family and tennis stars.

 
Special Events 

Several days will feature events with special programming for specific groups. It starts with an interactive Kids Day on Aug. 7, offering a day full of fun including an on-court experience and a busy day of off-court entertainment. Gillette Venus Ladies Day on Tuesday, Aug. 12 will feature women-focused programming, female performers and more. 

Experience tennis at every corner of the campus, from matches and practices to exclusive player appearances and special events: 

Prasco Practice Courts 

Player practices are always popular, providing a chance to get up close and personal as the world’s best prepare for their matches. Seating and a viewing platform have been added to the eight Prasco Practice Courts in the northwest corner of the venue while a new, sunken bank of 10 courts with fan seating (shown above) will debut in the southeast corner.  

Draw Ceremonies 

Fans are invited to see the singles draws completed at the Kroger Fan Zone stage. The men’s draw will be made on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m., and the women’s draw will take place Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. 

Player Appearances 

Autograph signings and fan Q&As will be scheduled at various locations throughout the grounds.  

Tennis Channel studio 

Tennis Channel will broadcast live each day of the tournament, anchoring its coverage from a new studio in the Performance Center. Fans can gather behind the studio and watch the broadcasts, which will feature several player interviews each day.  

ellesse Junior Championships 

The ellesse Junior Championships at the Cincinnati Open is a USTA-sanctioned national tournament for boys and girls 18-and-under that will be held August 16-18. 

Tennis For All 

In addition to the pros and juniors, a number of other tennis players will take the court during the tournament. The Cincinnati Open will host wheelchair adaptive tennis players, an ACEing Autism clinic, an adult red ball experience and more. Details on these opportunities can be here.  

The best way to keep up with all the tennis action as well as the on-site experience opportunities is to download the Cincinnati Open app.  

These fan amenities and the additional courts are just a part of the campus transformation. The work also includes a six-court indoor facility, pickleball and padel courts, new locker room facilities for professional and recreational player use, and a clubhouse that will be utilized year-round with restaurant and function room space.