The 2025 Rolex Paris Masters, the final Masters 1000 event of the season, will mark a new era with the move from the Accor Arena (Bercy) to Paris La Défense Arena and taking place from 25 October to 2 November 2025.
The biggest news for this year is of course the move to a new location: the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre. Officially it’s to comply with ATP standards and expand the tournament. There were also rumours circulating that the event would lose its Masters status due to the size of the Bercy Arena and this might have triggered the move.
The tournament will now be played at one of Europe’s largest indoor venues, known for hosting major music concerts and sporting events.
- Increased Capacity: The new center court will seat around 17k spectators (exact no unconfirmed), part of a commitment to offer an enhanced experience for fans and players alike.
- More Courts: The venue will feature a total of four competition courts (up from two at the previous venue), plus a dedicated practice court, allowing for smoother scheduling and better facilities.
- Modern Amenities: The shift promises an ultra-modern setting with improved crowd flow management, larger reception areas and extended player facilities.
The tournament will remain an ATP Masters 1000 event with the usual Masters format and a 56-player singles draw (top seeds receive first-round byes), and a doubles field consistent with recent years.
Final official draw sizes and prize-money figures will be published closer to the tournament.
Expect a Star-Studded Entry List
As the last Masters 1000 stop before the ATP Finals, Paris will again be crucial for players on the cusp of qualifying for Turin as the main event of the indoor swing. Late-season points here often decide the final ATP Finals spots. The change of arena could also influence playing conditions (speed and bounce) and favour players who adapt quickly to a new indoor hard-court environment.
Player entry information isn’t final this far out: provisional lists and seeds will depend on rankings and player commitments closer to the event and we will update the lists here shortly.
Most of the top 45 players are expected to join up in Paris, with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and seven-time champion Novak Djokovic all expected to be in the main draw.
There are strong French hopes (and also possible wildcards for several players). We’re looking forward to watching 2024 finalist Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, Mpetchi Perricard and a few others.
The tournament is sure to provide good drama as the world’s best adjust to the new venue and fight for one of the most coveted Masters 1000 titles.
