The 2026 Miami Open presented by Itaú will once again welcome fans with a free Opening Day on Sunday, March 15, launching two weeks of world-class tennis, culinary experiences, and entertainment at Hard Rock Stadium. Fans must claim a complimentary ticket online in advance. Gates will open at 10 a.m., offering fans access to the tournament’s signature festival-style environment, including competitive qualifying matches, select practice sessions and an enhanced campus experience.
Opening Day also introduces a series of campus upgrades designed to improve arrival, navigation and the overall fan experience. Updates include a reimagined, widened main entrance featuring upgraded LED screens highlighting daily programming and on-site experiences. Fans can also enjoy select Stadium Court practice viewing, new live programming on the Fountain Plaza stage and the tournament’s growing food and beverage offerings, including a limited-time Ace the Taste Culinary Passport available exclusively on Opening Day.
Opening Day Activities
The first day of the Miami Open will feature single-elimination qualifying rounds and player practices. New this year, fans can watch stars practice and prepare for the tournament inside the stadium between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
New programming on the Fountain Plaza Stage will feature live podcasts, including The Player’s Box Podcast, hosted by top WTA players Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula, and Nothing Major, with former American tennis stars Steve Johnson, Jack Sock and John Isner – the 2018 Miami Open champion. The stage lineup will also feature a conversation between Tournament Director James Blake and former Miami Dolphins tight end and WQAM sports radio host Joe Rose.
A fan favorite, Hora Loca will make its return from 1 to 2 p.m., bringing a “crazy hour” of lively dancing, bold music and colorful performances.
Ace the Taste, the Miami Open Culinary Passport
The Ace the Taste Culinary Passport is an Opening Day exclusive for fans looking to rally their taste buds by sampling a wide array of culinary delights at the tournament. Guests can purchase the $45 food passport as an add-on experience to their free Opening Day ticket. Ace the Taste guides fans to choose six dishes from ten participating restaurants across the Miami Open campus, collecting matching stamps along the way.
- Sunset Terrace
- Miami Slice – Margherita De La Casa Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
- Omakai – Bluefin Tuna Hand Roll
- Tacos Atarantados – Trompo de Puerco
- Café La Trova – Jamón Serrano Croqueta
- Chèvre – Basque Cheesecake Bites
- Santo Dulce – Mini Halo
- Parmigiano Reggiano Taste & Play – Pan de Queso
- Court 29 Food Hall
- Cheeseburger Baby – Baby Cheeseburger 100% Angus Beef Patty
- Matchpoint Arepas by P.A.N. – Mini Chicken Empanadas
- Palm Court
- Tacotomia – Esquites White Corn, Lime, Chili, Cotija
Tickets Available Now
To claim your free ticket for Opening Day, visit https://am.ticketmaster.com/miamiopen/buy/openingday. Fans interested in adding on the Ace the Taste culinary passport experience can do so for just $45 when claiming their Opening Day ticket.
Single-session tickets and grounds passes for all other days of the 2026 Miami Open presented by Itaú are still available. Secure your tickets today to enjoy world-class tennis, premier culinary offerings and the tournament’s festival environment at miamiopen.com/tickets/.
