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Ballroom Tennis Invitational 2026
A New York City professional tennis showcase with Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Leylah Fernandez and Maria Sakkari, with tickets from $1,500.
About the event
Professional tennis inside the Grand Ballroom
Ballroom Tennis Invitational 2026 is a professional tennis showcase exhibition in New York City, built around 45-minute singles matches on a full-size indoor tennis court temporarily installed inside the Grand Ballroom at Waldorf Astoria New York. It takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT.
Players, reception, and launch program
The featured tennis players are Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Leylah Fernandez and Maria Sakkari. Programming also includes a pre-match player meet-and-greet reception, and the event serves as the official launch of the global Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club platform.
Chef stations and ticket inclusions
The culinary reception centers on interactive chef stations with dishes tied to global tennis destinations. Named items include beef Wellington, croque monsieur, a Fulton Fish Market raw bar, Yoshoku lobster hand rolls, Moët & Chandon champagne, and tennis-inspired cocktails. Michael Anthony, chef at Lex Yard, is listed among the featured people for the event.
General access tickets, published as “Tennis Under the Chandeliers,” start from $1,500 per person and include match access, the culinary reception, drinks, meet-and-greets, and merchandise. Wild Bay Co ® is the listed organizer.
Overnight extensions
Extended overnight packages add private Grand Ballroom tennis clinics on August 28, 2026, and Guerlain Wellness Spa treatments.
Five percent of net proceeds are dedicated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, matched by the Hilton Global Foundation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the event?
It is a professional tennis showcase exhibition with 45-minute singles matches played on a full-size indoor tennis court inside the Grand Ballroom at Waldorf Astoria New York.
Who are the featured tennis players?
The featured tennis players are Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Leylah Fernandez and Maria Sakkari.
What food and drink are part of the program?
Interactive chef stations feature dishes inspired by global tennis destinations, including beef Wellington, croque monsieur, a Fulton Fish Market raw bar, Yoshoku lobster hand rolls, Moët & Chandon champagne, and tennis-inspired cocktails.
What is included with general access tickets?
General access tickets start from $1,500 per person and include match access, a culinary reception, drinks, meet-and-greets, and merchandise.
Are there overnight package elements?
Extended overnight packages include private Grand Ballroom tennis clinics on August 28, 2026, and Guerlain Wellness Spa treatments.
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