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The Miami Open tennis tournament, also referred to as the Miami Masters, is a relatively young tennis tournament, but one of the biggest of the year.
For the men, the event qualifies as an ATP Tour Masters 1000, and for the women as part of the WTA Premier Mandatory series of tournaments.
Below, you’ll learn everything a tennis fan needs to know about the Miami Open, including where to get tickets, the best places to stay, how to watch it from home, and more.
About the Miami Open
Miami Open by Itau, which is their sponsorship company, has only been around since 1985.
It’s had a few different locations, including Delray Beach, Boca West, and Key Biscayne before landing in Miami in 2019. It’s the second of the two “Sunshine Double” events because it’s paired close to the Indian Wells Masters which takes place in California a few weeks before.
Where is the Miami Open?
The tournament is held in Miami Gardens, Florida, at the Hard Rock Stadium. This is also the location where the Miami Dolphins play football during the NFL season.
When is the Miami Open?
The Miami Open is held right after the Indian Wells Masters in March. These two tennis tournaments are often referred to as the “Sunshine Double.”
Miami is the last tournament before the clay-court season begins, which starts with the Monte-Carlo Masters tournament in April. It’s a 13-day event that attracts at least 300,000 tennis fans to the Miami area.
The 2024 Miami Open tournament took place March 17-31.
Who are the Current Miami Open Champions?
The current champions for 2024 are the following:
- Men’s singles: Jannik Sinner (Italy)
- Men’s doubles: Matthew Ebden (Australia) and Rohan Bopanna (India)
- Women’s singles: Danielle Collins (USA)
- Women’s doubles: Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA)
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What Court Surface is the Miami Open Played On?
The court surface they install at the Hard Rock Stadium is a hard outdoor court, Laykold. It’s constructed over a concrete surface specifically for the Miami Open. It’s been their preferred surface since 1985.
Miami Open Prize Money & Ranking Points
The total prize money for the 2024 Miami Open was $17.6 million USD.
- For singles, the winners in 2024 won $1,100,000 USD. The runner-up received $585,000 USD.
- For doubles, the winners in 2024 won $447,300 USD per team. The runners-up received $236,800 USD per team.
Here are the ranking points for the Miami Open.
| Men’s Singles & Doubles | Women’s Singles & Doubles | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1000 | 1000 |
| Finals | 600 | 650 |
| Semifinals | 360 | 390 |
| Quarterfinals | 180 | 215 |
| Rd. of 16 | 90 | 120 |
| Rd. of 32 | 45 singles | no doubles | 65 singles | 10 doubles |
| Rd. of 64 | 25 singles | no doubles | 35 singles | no doubles |
| Rd. of 128 | 10 singles | no doubles | 10 singles | no doubles |
How to Get Tickets to the Miami Open
The best way to get tickets to the Miami Open is through the official Miami Open website. There are many seating options, with the Main Stadium court which holds 14,000 people, and a smaller Grandstand court which holds 5,000. In addition to this, Court 1 has 3,000 seats and Butch Buchholz (BB) Court has 1,500 seats.
There are also 18 outside courts which are part of the Open Grounds tickets. There are single-session tickets, duration plans, and mini packages available depending on how many days you want to attend the event.
You can also buy tickets on Ticketmaster and StubHub for the Miami Open.
The Best Places to Stay in Miami Gardens for the Miami Open
The hotel options are plentiful in every price range for the Miami Open. Miami is a huge city with a large hotel capacity. Keep in mind that the city where the Hard Rock Stadium is located is Miami Gardens, which is about 20-30 minutes away by car from downtown Miami or South Beach.
High-End Hotel Options
For high-end hotel options, consider these options:
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – 10 miles away
- The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort – 11 miles away
- JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa – 7 miles away, 25 minutes
- JW Marriott Marquis Miami – Downtown option, 35 minutes away
If you are going to go high-end, the travel distance is at least 10 miles away to North Miami Beach where there are a variety of five-star options.
Budget-Friendly Options
A few budget-friendly hotels to consider:
- Stadium Hotel – a three-star property, within walking distance to the stadium
- Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale/Miramar – 5 miles away
- Hyatt Regency Miami – Downtown option, 35 minutes away
- Courtyard by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall – 7 miles away, 25 minutes
Airbnb & VRBO
Airbnb and VRBO are very popular in the Miami area because tourists come year-round to visit. You’ll find entire apartments, people renting out rooms in their homes, and smaller hotels that put up rooms on Airbnb and VRBO.
Search for flights, hotels, and car rentals in Miami Gardens here:
Getting Around Miami Gardens
The best way to get around Miami is via Uber or a rental car. Uber even has a dedicated parking lot pick-up and drop-off point at the stadium.
For public transportation, you can go with the Metrobus from Miami Beach, or the Metrorail train service which runs through the city of Miami.
Keep in mind traffic can be a factor in Miami getting to the stadium via any major highway.
How to Make Your Miami Open Experience Great
The layout of the Hard Rock Stadium includes four main competition courts.
- The Main Stadium
- The Grandstand
- Court 1
- Butch Buchholz (BB) Court
Plus, there are 18 outside courts to walk around and see the various players from all over the world in action. It’s all going to be outdoors with lots of room to walk around the grounds within the Hard Rock Stadium’s large property.
When to Arrive at the Tournament
You want to make sure you leave from any of the hotels pretty early to make it there on time. The gates open at 10 a.m. Traffic is definitely a factor to deal with in Miami.
You’ll want to have time to walk around and enjoy all the tennis festivities. They have special days during the tournament like “Kids Day” and other exhibitions going on.
What to Bring with You
The Hard Rock Stadium has very specific rules about bringing things in. You can only have a small clutch or handbag that is about the “size of your hand.” Or you can bring a clear plastic PVC bag or one gallon-sized freezer bag.
Otherwise, it’s probably just best to keep your wallet, keys, and anything else you may need in your pockets.
Make sure you are loaded up with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes to get around the expansive grounds. It can get hot in late March and you may be sitting in the sun, so prepare accordingly.
What to Expect Inside
Inside, there are plenty of food, drink, and shopping options to buy tennis-themed souvenirs from the event.
When you get tired of being out in the sun, there is a shaded garden plaza with open seating that has a gigantic video board that shows all of the main matches being played. That way you won’t miss any of the action when you need a break from the Miami sun.
How to Watch the Miami Open on TV
You can watch the Miami Open on the Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus (subscription required). When it gets closer to the finals, matches will usually be aired on ESPN or ESPN2.
Hi there,
Which stadium do you recommend buying tickets for if I am wanting to see current tennis stars: Stadium Court or Grandstand?
Hi Esme, the biggest stars will usually be on Stadium Court. In Miami, they will tend to put US players on Stadium as well. However early in the tournament you will still see stars playing on the Grandstand court & other outside courts.
Is there a particular player you’d like to see? I’d expect Iga Swiatek, Rafa Nadal, Coco Gauff to all play on Stadium only.
Hi! Thanks for your blog! I would like to know whether is it possible to arrive at the Stadium by Uber from Sunny Isles. Do you have an idea of ride prices? Also, is the distance from the Uber pick-up point to the entrance too long? I ask this because I will be with my mom who can walk well but has problems with long distances (I want her to waste her energy inside :)) . Thank you again!
Hi Ligia, from the Uber app you can create a ride to get an idea of prices for that route. Just don’t call the ride 😉 It looks like Sunny Isles is about 20 minutes from the venue.
The rideshare drop off locations for tournaments are usually very close the entrance, but I haven’t used it for the Miami Open so can’t say for sure. You could try calling the box office a few days before the tournament. Have fun in Miami!
If I buy a grandstand ticket can a go over to the stadium and sit in general admission?
Hi Jimmie, the stadium court does not have a general admission area. Only the grandstand court does.
You can read more about your options here: https://www.miamiopen.com/full-day-passes/
Can you bring in empty reusable water bottles?
Hi Kris, you can bring up to 1 liter sealed bottle of water. See here: https://www.miamiopen.com/about/faq/
I would imagine an empty bottle would be okay too.
Hi Will, thanks for the overview. For the Men’s semifinals on March 31st, do you know if they play doubles first in both the 1pm et day session and the 8pm et night session?
I wasn’t sure if that is known in advance.
Thanks!
It’s up to the tournament director and won’t be announced until the night before. I’d expect the doubles matches first and last on, but can’t say for sure.
Hi will why are the top stadiums so empty this year?
Hi Geoffrey, a lot of reasons it looks that way…
Part of the problem is that the stadiums are really big. The main stadium is built within Hard Rock Stadium which is built for football, not tennis.
Another problem has been the weather so far. A lot of fans will leave and not come back if there are weather delays.
Nadal, Djokovic, and Iga being out doesn’t help either 🙂
If I have a stadium ticket for the night session, am I still able to enter earlier and go to grandstand matches before the night session starts?
Hi Vivan, you can enter the grounds at 5pm with a night session ticket.
You can find more details on the Miami Open website here: https://www.miamiopen.com/about/faq/
Which is the closest hotel t t stadium?
Hi Christina, Stadium Hotel is the closest. It’s less than 2 miles from the tennis tournament.
I would like to attend Miami Open 2024 and hope to see Coco, Nadal, and Djokovic. I do not see well and need seating near the court. I prefer shade. Also need a nice, safe hotel near stadium that is quiet. Any help is appreciated.
Hi Rebecca, all 3 of those players will be on the Stadium court so you should buy good seats there. I’d choose the west side of the stadium so you have the sun behind you in the afternoon.
All the hotel options we mentioned above are great, but it really depends on your budget and how close you want to stay. You can also try AirBnb.
Can I buy good tickets on day of play? Don’t want to fly and pay for hotel and Uber only to see matches I’m not keen on.
Hey Rebecca, this is one of the problems tennis fans face. You can’t buy a ticket to see Coco Gauff, for example, and you won’t know which days she plays until several days before the tournament starts.
The best way to guarantee a good seat for your favorite players is to buy good seats for 2 days in a row. Then you can sell the ticket for the day you don’t want on a 3rd party website like StubHub. Another option is to wait until the tournament, but you might end up paying a lot more for a good seat through StubHub or another resale site.
Can you tell me the center court seat numbers for the West side? So I’m on a shadier side. Thanks!!
Hi Jennifer, sections A-D (lower level) and 101-104 (upper level) are all on the west side of the stadium. You’ll be able to see it clearly when you check out on Ticketmaster.
Will, would you know if babies under 2 are charged to enter the Miami Open?
My idea is to bring my baby just to stay around the ground pass area, restaurants and lounges, i don’t even think I am entering the stadium… So expect it not to be necessary.
Thanks a lot in advance
Best
Hi Arthur, I reached out to the tournament for you and here’s what they said…
Children that are under two and up to 34″ inches in height may enter Hard Rock Stadium free of charge, but must share a seat with an accompanying ticketed adult. Additional info can be found on our Hard Rock Stadium here: https://www.hardrockstadium.com/a-z-guide/
Hope that helps 🙂
Went to Miami Open website to buy tickets, however, it still goes through under Ticketmaster. Is there a ticket window at the event and would that avoid the junk fees? What hours are ticket window manned?
Hi Michael, you can always buy tickets at the box office, but they can sell out before so you’re taking a risk. I know Indian Wells was sold out during the middle weekend last week. I don’t have the hours for the box office but they usually open 1-2 hours before the first match and stay open throughout the day while matches are being played. You can try calling the number on the website to ask. https://www.miamiopen.com/contact/
Hey Will! Love your podcast & the blog. Thanks for the MIA open article. Thoughts on where most ‘top’ doubles matches will be including early round Jess Pergula/coco match- grandstand or stadium?
Hi Sarah, I’d be surprised if they have doubles on stadium during week 1. Coco & Jess will likely play doubles on one of the bigger outside courts like Court 1. Thanks for the support 🙂
Awesome thanks for the response!
Hi, where within the complex would be best to get an autograph or pic?
Hi Jose, it depends on the player you want to see. If you go to the smaller outside courts, it’s often possible to get a picture or autograph with the winners after the match if you go near the players chairs and ask them.
If you want an autograph from a star who plays on the big stadium, it can be difficult. You might need to look up their practice schedule and try to catch them after practice. Here’s the link – https://www.miamiopen.com/practice-schedule/
In the stadium, what tunnel do the players use to enter and exit the court?
Hi Shaun, I’m not sure. If you look at the seating map, you’ll see which side of the football stadium they build the tennis stadium on. Then you may be able to narrow it down a bit. I spent most of my time on the outside courts when I went.