15 Largest Tennis Stadiums In The World
Tennis fans might be told to stay quiet during a match, but there is nothing quite like the energy of a huge crowd. Fans locked in for every shot can create a crazy atmosphere even non-tennis fans can appreciate. Of course, getting the most fans possible in the stands will make the best atmosphere.
Where are the 15 largest tennis stadiums in the world? It turns out, they are in all corners of the globe. Making a trek to any of these venues can allow fans to truly appreciate tennis while surrounded by many others.
1. Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Location: New York City, USA
- Tournaments: US Open
- Capacity: 23,711
The largest tennis stadium, by far, is Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. Home of the biggest matches at the U.S. Open every year, it has electricity inside unlike any other in tennis.
There is a reason why so many people love making a trip to the U.S. Open at least once in their life. The matches at any time of the day are great, but it turns into a different experience all together at night.
2. O2 Arena
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Tournament: ATP World Tour Finals
- Capacity: 17,500
For as many people as the O2 Arena can seat, it is a totally different atmosphere since it hosts the ATP World Tour Finals. It technically stays on this list, but the ATP Tour Finals are moving to Turin for the next few years.
It would be cool to see the O2 Arena host something more consistently down the road, as it is a beautiful venue with indoor seating to make any event seem special.
3. Indian Wells Tennis Garden Stadium 1
- Location: Indian Wells, USA
- Tournament: Indian Wells Masters
- Capacity: 16,102
A lot of different places claim to be the home of the fifth Grand Slam, but at least at Indian Wells, they can say they boast a stadium worthy of that moniker.
The main stadium at the complex seats over 16,000 people, and it is used for several other events throughout the year. The weather is usually beautiful during the spring when Indian Wells is held, and fans, mostly from the West Coast of the United States, flock to the desert to enjoy some high-level tennis.
4. AccorHotels Arena
- Location: Paris, France
- Tournament: Paris Masters
- Capacity: 15,818
Quite a few people are surprised that the largest tennis stadium in Paris is not at Roland Garros. Instead, it is this arena that plays home to the Paris Masters.
It is used for several other types of sports and events as well, which makes it a bit unique in general. Playing tennis late in the year is made possible thanks to it being an indoor facility.
5. Rotterdam Ahoy
- Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Tournament: Rotterdam Open
- Capacity: 15,818
The Rotterdam Open hosts an ATP tour 500 series tournament every year on indoor hard courts.
Like a lot of the smaller tournaments to make this list, this is an arena that has plenty of other sports taking place as well. Fans love the easy sightlines for tennis in this arena, making it a place that has no bad seat at all.
6. Stade Roland Garros Court Phillippe Chatrier
- Location: Paris, France
- Tournament: French Open
- Capacity: 15,225
As the largest stadium in the world for clay court tennis, Stade Roland Garros Court Phillippe Chatrier can be a glorious place to take in a match. Fans are often known for being very knowledgeable at the stadium, and they can sometimes turn against players who are not exactly showing respect to the game of tennis.
A lot of players believe this is the toughest place to play if the crowd starts to back the other player. Lately, it has been the only Grand Slam stadium not to have a roof, but it finally went into place in 2020.
7. Perth Arena
- Location: Perth, Australia
- Tournament: ATP Cup
- Capacity: 15,000
The ATP cup held in Perth, Australia has turned into a pretty big event for players to participate in a slightly different way of tennis. The main venue, known as the Perth Arena, can hold 15,000 fans if needed.
Some of the biggest matches will reach capacity, while others will fall a little bit short. That does not take away from the fact that it is a major venue that might host additional tennis matches down the road, thanks to their success so far.
8. Optics Valley International Tennis Center Central Court
- Location: Wuhan, China
- Tournament: Wuhan Open
- Capacity: 15,000
The Wuhan Open brings in some of the best players on the WTA tour every single year. The Central Court seats right around 15,000 fans, and the locals have supported it pretty well.
They are still trying to lure the ATP to the location to really maximize the value of the venue, but they are definitely trending in the right direction as of now.
9. National Tennis Stadium
- Location: Beijing, China
- Tournament: China Open
- Capacity: 15,000
The National Tennis Stadium in Beijing is the home of an event for the WTA and ATP. It was originally built as part of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and it has morphed into one of the most impressive stadiums for tennis in the world.
Currently, this is the home of only an ATP 500 event. They are hoping that in the future, they can get an even bigger tournament to showcase the best of the best on the ATP tour. Along with the major stadium, this is the home of Chinese tennis, with several training facilities to bring up the best players the country has to offer.
10. Wimbledon Centre Court
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Tournament: The Championship, Wimbledon
- Capacity: 14,979
It might not be the largest stadium in the world, but it is the most well-known in all tennis. Wimbledon Centre Court is where players dream of playing at one point in their life.
It has evolved over the years, now capable of play at all times thanks to a retractable roof. It definitely shows its age as the play goes on, but there might not be a more beautiful view in tennis than the first match on grass every year.
11. Rod Laver Arena
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Capacity: 14,820
The showcase court at the Australian Open turns crazy with electricity every single year to kick off the season. The Australian Open is always very well attended by fans in the country and from all over the world. A lot of people make it a vacation, visiting Australia for the first time and seeing everything that Melbourne has to offer.
This court can get very crazy at night, just like the U.S. Open. There are a lot of matches that will go deep into the night, especially during the first week of the tournament. That always brings out a different type of crowd overall.
12. Louis Armstrong Stadium
- Location: New York City, United States
- Tournament: US Open
- Capacity: 14,000
This is the biggest stadium that is not the main stadium at a complex. The U.S. Open has many fans coming in every year, so they need at least a few major stadiums to accommodate all the big matches. Louis Armstrong Stadium has its own unique feel to it, keeping things intimate despite seating 14,000 people.
There are many big matches that are put on the court during the first week of the tournament, and fans get a little more up close and personal with the best players by heading over to the stadium.
13. Hard Rock Stadium
- Location: Miami Gardens, United States
- Tournament: Miami Masters
- Capacity: 13,800
The move over to Hard Rock Stadium is still a bit of a mixed bag for tennis fans, but the Miami Open moves on in the same location as the Miami Dolphins play football. The main stadium is changed into a tennis facility, and it seats quite a few people for the biggest matches.
Some people were very skeptical at first about whether this would work, but it is turning into a well-received tournament in the Miami Gardens area.
14. Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Tournament: Shanghai Masters
- Capacity: 13,800
Organizers have done a great job making this arena one of the most respected outside of the major slams. The Shanghai Masters is always high-quality tennis, and many think that this is the best court in all of China when considering the atmosphere.
A lot of it comes down to the quality of matches, as fans get pretty intense when they are supporting someone who is somewhat local.
15. Armeets Arena
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Tournament: Sofia Open (ATP 500)
- Capacity: 13,545
For such a “small” tournament, the Sofia Open has one of the largest venues for players to play in. The Armeets Arena is used for other purposes, but they can fit over 13,000 fans in the seats for a tennis match if needed.
It does not always reach full capacity, but that does not mean that the Bulgarian fans do not support this tournament at all. In fact, it is one of the most well-attended 250 level events for ATP play.
