Immersive viewing, family-friendly spaces and a hometown breakthrough: the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters prepares a new chapter in 2026.
Spring is around the corner and the terraced clay courts overlooking the Mediterranean are preparing to welcome the world’s tennis elite once again.
From 4 to 12 April 2026, the 119th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters promises evolution. Expect a deliberate shift toward enhancing the spectator experience, embracing technology, and celebrating a historic moment for Monaco tennis.
Record -breaking success & innovation
Last year’s 2025 tournament marked a watershed moment. Virtually 155,000 spectators streamed through the gates, shattering attendance records, while global audiences surged into the tens of millions. Digital engagement actually soared into hundreds of millions of views, underscoring Monte-Carlo’s reach far beyond its cliffside setting.
With the site now operating at near capacity, tournament director David Massey says the focus has changed:
“We cannot welcome more visitors. Our objective is to elevate the experience for those who come.”
This philosophy shapes nearly every update for 2026.
Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, president of the Monegasque Tennis Federation, looks beyond the success of 2025.
A redesigned fan experience: tennis as a shared outing including a new family hub
The former children’s activity zone has evolved into a family leisure space designed for all ages. Expect a giant screen broadcasting matches, deckchairs and picnic tables and refreshment stands and shaded seating. The result will be a relaxed setting to watch play outside the stands transforming the event from a viewing experience into a full-day social outing.
Meanwhile, the partners’ village will feature four large screens to ensure fans stay connected to the action wherever they are on the grounds.
Player comfort and performance take centre stage
Behind the scenes, athlete well-being is receiving equal attention.
The expanded Player Village at Monte-Carlo Beach, enlarged by roughly over a third in 2025, now includes s high-performance gym and a dedicated quiet zone for mental preparation together with relaxation spaces.
These additions reflect tennis’s growing emphasis on mental resilience and recovery between matches.
Technology raises the spectacle
Television viewers and digital audiences will notice the most dramatic transformation. A network of 60 low-positioned cameras will provide dynamic angles from the back of the court, placing viewers at player level. Combined with aerial drone footage and extended global broadcast coverage beginning on the opening Sunday, the tournament aims to deliver visuals never before seen in Monte-Carlo.
Electronic line calling continues
After becoming the first Masters 1000 clay event to adopt automated line-calling technology in 2025, the system will remain in place, reinforcing accuracy and match flow.
Sustainability: progress in motion
While not yet carbon neutral, organizers are advancing environmental initiatives with waste sorting and recycling programs. And there is reuse of infrastructure materials such as artificial turf and redistribution of carpets to other events. Spectators will be encouraged to travel by train or bus. Massey is reported as acknowledging more work lies ahead, but the tournament continues to refine its ecological footprint.
A historic moment for Monaco: Vacherot steps onto centre stage
One of the most compelling storylines of 2026 belongs to Monaco itself. Valentin Vacherot will enter the main draw on his ranking, a first for a Monegasque player. His meteoric rise includes his victory at the Shanghai Masters in October 2025, becoming the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion in history. Climbing to World No. 25 he is now a regular presence at elite tournaments. Vacherot represents a homegrown success story that will electrify the local crowds.
Tickets: almost gone
Demand remains intense. Only limited seats remain for the opening weekend and select hospitality packages. A small number of daily tickets will be released each morning during the tournament, and an official resale platform provides additional access.
Key dates:
• Player entry list: 10 March 2026
• Draw ceremony: 3 April 2026 in Monaco
With crowds traditionally dominated by Italian and French fans, the stands are once again expected to generate a uniquely Mediterranean atmosphere.
More than a tournament
Beyond sport, the event continues its charitable initiative Points for Change, with 2026 fundraising dedicated entirely to supporting breast cancer patients.
The 2026 edition in perspective
Rather than simply growing larger, the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters is evolving, blending technology, comfort, sustainability, and local pride. Against the dramatic backdrop of the Riviera, the tournament is positioning itself not just as a tennis competition, but as an immersive cultural and sporting experience.
And this year, with a Monegasque contender stepping onto centre court, the Principality will feel the excitement more personally than ever before.
