Two hundred thousand Cincinnati Open tennis fans were treated to an upgraded tournament experience in 2024. The world-class event boasted a renovated north entrance, new stadium and grandstand seats, four new practice courts, upgraded suites, premier seat features and the Oasis, a coastal-Italian-inspired private lounge. That was only a small preview of the overall transformation planned for the campus, and as Warren County Commissioner, Dave Young notes, “You haven’t seen anything yet!”
Bob Moran, president of Beemok Sports and Entertainment, the owners of the Cincinnati Open adds, “We are ushering in a new era at the Cincinnati Open, and the complete transformation of our campus will create an unparalleled experience for our fans and players.”
Construction has been underway since last year, with architecture firm Gensler and contractor Barton Malow hard at work. The fast-moving project is slated to be ready for the August 2025 tournament. Extensive upgrades will benefit fans, players, vendors and the surrounding community even when the tournament is not in session.
According to Cincinnati Open COO, Jansen Dell, “We have about 300 people on site daily and 90% of them are from within an hour of the Cincinnati area. We are drawing on local talent to design the campus, build it and bring it to life.”
From the beginning, the project has been built as a private/public partnership with few deals of this caliber in Ohio’s history. One of the major achievements of the plan was developing the campus as a publicly-owned asset.
“We're working collaboratively with the City of Mason, Warren County and the State of Ohio to build this project as a benefit to the region to not only showcase itself through the tournament but also have a campus that can host other year-round activities,” explains Jansen.
Dave elaborates, “This is a community asset. The goal is to have more community events on the campus, more activity and more sporting events that utilize the indoor facilities that we’ll now have access to. Whether it’s NCAA and pickleball tournaments or concerts, it’s a benefit for taxpayers and an opportunity to generate tax dollars for the city and the county.”
City of Mason Mayor Diana Nelson agrees, “Beyond the tournament, the city remains a committed foundational partner with Beemok on this important economic development corridor. This investment will create a vibrant, inclusive sports campus with year-round activities. It’s a legacy project for Mason and the region, bringing new energy and activity to this walkable entertainment district.”
Two of the largest updates to the campus are The Clubhouse and Indoor Tennis Center. The two-story, 56,000-square-foot Clubhouse, will feature year-round public facilities including a restaurant and player-focused amenities for use during the tournament. The Indoor Tennis Center will include six tennis courts in a 50,000-square-foot facility. Six pickleball and two padel courts will also be added to the grounds along with an additional sunken match court and 10 new sunken practice courts for better viewing.
“While we're improving the player experience and expanding the campus from 20 to 40 acres, we are committed to incorporating fan amenities. The campus is known as an intimate place to watch tennis. We've been very cautious in the design and execution of the expansion to maintain that intimacy,” explains Jansen.
A new permanent, shaded fan pavilion with sponsor activations and a giant video board showcasing the action around the grounds will be augmented by dedicated fan areas featuring relaxation spaces, stages for live music and more food and beverage vendors. A refreshed look for Grandstand Court and Center Court will be enhanced by more greenspace, shade and extensive landscaping to create an idyllic park-like setting.
The new facilities and amenities will be put to good use immediately, with the tournament expanding to 96-player fields for men and women and two weeks of competition, August 5-18, 2025. “Expanding the tournament elevates our national and international presence and grows our economic development objectives which ultimately furthers our mission for a high quality of life for our residents and businesses,” says Mayor Nelson.
With its transformed campus and expanded tournament, this beloved flagship event will continue to grow its worldwide appeal. “This region’s love for the Cincinnati Open is special and the 1,600 volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to hosting fans from around the world are a testament to that,” enthuses Jansen. “Whether it’s our partners from the City of Mason and Warren County or local food vendors and hotel partners, the region has everything we need to be successful.”
Learn more and book your experience at CincinnatiOpen.com.
“Whether it’s our partners from the City of Mason and Warren County or local food vendors and hotel partners, the region has everything we need to be successful."