Paris Masters set for expansion in 2025, moves to La Defense Arena from current home

The Rolex Paris Masters, one of the most prestigious events on the ATP tour, will be finding a new home in 2025, according to event organizers.

Beginning in 2025, the ATP Masters 1000 event will be held at the Paris La Défense Arena. This decision occurs following several discussions between the French Tennis Federation, the professional players and the partners of the Paris-based tournament. The move was done in order to ensure the best possible conditions for the players and spectators, and to continue raising the event’s profile both in France and abroad.

The Paris La Defense Arena will be able to welcome more spectators: a total of 23,000 (centre court and outside courts) compared with the current capacity of 16,800. Furthermore, the 2025 edition of the Paris Masters in Paris La Défense Arena will feature four additional matches played over the course of the tournament, with 28 teams in the doubles draw compared with the current 24, and the “4+2” match format (4 matches during the day and 2 matches in the evening) on centre court optimized to a “3+2” format so as to avoid any matches starting late at night and therefore keep the competition as fair as possible. 

“This is a major strategic decision for the Rolex Paris Masters,” announced Gilles Moretton, president of the FFT. “It is one of the ATP’s most prestigious tournaments, and we are proud that over the years it has become a key event on the French and international tennis scene. We would like to applaud and thank the Accor Arena and its staff, with whom we have written some of the most memorable pages in tennis history at Bercy.
"It was vital for us to continue making this tournament a highlight for all tennis fans. By moving to the Paris La Défense Arena, we will fulfil our ambitions by offering our athletes and spectators an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.”