The Mutua Madrid Open will once again position itself at the forefront of sport and major international events with an unprecedented initiative; the installation of a clay court in the Bernabeu Stadium. This exclusive installation will be available from 23 to 30 April for the biggest stars of the ATP and WTA Tours to practise in conditions that replicate those of the courts in the Caja Magica.

This initiative marks an historic step for the tournament, the city of Madrid, and the stadium itself. Bringing a clay court to one of the world’s most iconic venues creates a unique coming together of the traditions of tennis and the universal dimension of a venue that will be transformed as it continues to offer surprising new experiences.

“Ever since its first year, the Mutua Madrid Open has stood out above any other tournament on the tour, and it has never stopped implementing initiatives like this one”, said Gerard Tsobanian, CEO of the tournament. “This year’s proposal will undoubtedly raise the bar even higher; initiating a collaboration with one of the best stadiums in the world, the Bernabeu, home of Real Madrid, and will place the Mutua Madrid Open in a unique category that includes only the best”.

The arrival of the Mutua Madrid Open at the Bernabeu also reaffirms Madrid’s capacity to implement innovative initiatives with a global reach, bringing together two great symbols of the city. On the one hand, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments on the international tour, on the other, a legendary venue whose history goes beyond football and which has also established itself as a venue for world-class sports and leisure events.

Throughout its history, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium has hosted some of the most important matches in international sport, including the final of the 1982 World Cup, the final of the 1964 European Nations’ Cup, four European Cup finals, and the 2018 Copa Libertadores final.

In the stadium’s recent evolution, one of the standout moments was the hosting of Spain’s first official regular season NFL match, played on 16 November 2025 between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders. It is through initiatives like this that the Bernabeu demonstrates its capacity to host new sporting, entertainment and gastronomic experiences thanks to its ability to adapt to the standards of the most demanding projects in the world.

This context further enhances the value of the Mutua Madrid Open’s initiative. The presence of a clay court in the Bernabeu not only meets an operational need for players, who will have a new training space fully integrated into the tournament dynamic, but also projects a powerful image of Madrid as a capital capable of reinventing its major sporting venues and connecting them with one another.

The Bernabeu is not simply a stadium, it is a symbol, a place associated with great achievements, historic finals and moments that have shaped generations. Incorporating it into the world of the Mutua Madrid Open for that period is to bring tennis to one of the most recognisable and iconic landmarks of world sport and entertainment.

This initiative will allow players to enjoy a unique experience in the very heart of Madrid, expanding the practice spaces for the event and adding an extraordinary emotional and symbolic component to their participation in the tournament. Practising in such a monumental setting, which is accustomed to hosting historic events, will turn each session into a powerful image for both tennis and the city, rather than just a competitive routine.

Through this initiative, the Mutua Madrid Open is once again demonstrating its commitment to innovation, its international ambition and its capacity to generate distinctive projects that transcend sport. The installation of this court in the Bernabeu will undoubtedly be one of the iconic images of this year’s event. A clay court in one of the most universal temples of sport.