Rio Open 2027 Plays Rio de Janeiro 13 to 21 February

BRAZIL · RIO DE JANEIRO TENNIS

The Rio Open returns to Rio de Janeiro for nine days in February 2027. General ticket sales opened on 13 October 2026.

The Rio Open 2027 is a men’s professional tennis tournament in Rio de Janeiro. It runs from Saturday, 13 February 2027, to Sunday, 21 February 2027.

General ticket sales opened on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, and Eventim is the only official seller. The organiser’s price table runs from BRL 70 to BRL 990 (about US$14 to US$196) a session.

What the Rio Open Is and Why It Matters

The Rio Open is an ATP Tour tournament, and the organiser calls the 2027 edition an ATP 500 event. That level sits below the four Grand Slams and the Masters 1000 events.

The 2027 edition is the 13th, and the organiser calls its new layout the biggest structural change in the tournament’s history. IMM promotes the event, and the Instituto Carioca de Tênis runs it with them.

Brazil’s home hope is João Fonseca, who is 20 and No. 28 in the world, the tournament said on 29 September 2026. He is also the top-ranked Brazilian.

In 2025 Fonseca won his first ATP title in Buenos Aires and then the ATP 500 in Basel. The tournament says he is the first Brazilian to win a singles title at that level.

In 2026, the tournament says, he reached the Roland Garros quarterfinals, beating Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud on the way. He also won the 2026 Rio Open doubles title with Marcelo Melo.

Who Is Playing So Far

Four players are announced: Fonseca, Flavio Cobolli, Casper Ruud and Lorenzo Musetti. The tournament’s September announcements called Cobolli a top-10 player and Ruud world No. 17, and rankings change weekly.

Cobolli, an Italian, will make his Rio Open debut. The tournament quotes him calling a debut in a new, bigger stadium special.

Musetti, also Italian, is ranked 25th as of 12 October 2026 and was once world No. 5, the tournament says. He won Olympic bronze in 2024 and reached the Roland Garros semifinal in 2025.

Musetti played the Rio Open in 2023 but withdrew from the 2025 and 2026 editions with injuries. The organisers confirmed him on Monday, 12 October 2026.

Ruud returns to the tournament, which announced him on 22 September 2026. The full entry list is due about two weeks before the event and can change until the day before play.

The tournament warns that players may withdraw because of injury, illness or other reasons. Entry is subject to ATP rules, so the four names are not a guarantee.

The Venue and How to Get There

The Rio Open is held at the Jockey Club Brasileiro, Avenida Mario Ribeiro 410, in the Lagoa district. The tournament says the 2027 complex adds court capacity, covered space, and entertainment and food areas.

The tournament says the complex grows from 40,000 to 67,000 square metres by adding the Pião do Prado. It says the new layout allows a 50% increase in public capacity.

The nearest Metro stop is Antero de Quental on Line 4, about 1 km away and a 12-minute walk, the tournament says. Yellow taxis use meters, while blue taxis charge fixed fares.

The organisers advise newer vehicles or cooperative taxis for safety, and the event offers free bicycle parking. Santos Dumont airport is closer to the city centre, while Galeão airport is farther away.

Galeão is the Tom Jobim International Airport, so allow extra time for the transfer to Lagoa if you land there. The tournament’s travel page also covers the Novo Rio bus terminal for arrivals by road.

Tickets, Prices and Rules

Eventim is the tournament’s only official sales channel, at eventim.com.br/rioopen, and it charges no service fee. Each buyer may purchase up to four tickets per session and 22 in total.

A pre-sale for Claro Multi and XP customers ran from Tuesday, 6 October, to Monday, 12 October 2026. General sale opened on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at 11 a.m. Rio time, and stock is limited.

Buyers without a Brazilian tax number can still pay on Eventim, the tournament’s FAQ says. They select their country and enter a passport number.

Cards accepted are Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Elo. Checkout holds seats for 20 minutes, and a place is guaranteed only after payment.

The organiser posted its 2027 price table as an image on 3 September and 6 October 2026. Conversions use BRL 5.04 per US dollar, the open.er-api.com rate of 15 October 2026.

• Monday, 15 February 2027, to Thursday, 18 February 2027, first session: BRL 70 to 120 (about US$14 to US$24)
• Monday night session: BRL 295 to 315 (about US$59 to US$63)
• Tuesday to Thursday night sessions: BRL 470 to 575 (about US$93 to US$114)
• Friday, 19 February 2027, quarterfinals: BRL 800 to 870 (about US$159 to US$173)
• Saturday, 20 February 2027, semifinals: BRL 875 to 985 (about US$174 to US$195)
• Sunday, 21 February 2027, singles final: BRL 920 to 990 (about US$183 to US$196)

Prices rise by sector, with the upper side cheapest, then the lower side, then the end zone. Tickets are for a session, not a match, so a ticket cannot be tied to one player.

Half-price tickets, called meia-entrada, are limited to 40% of tickets sold to the public. Eligible groups include students, people aged 60 and over and people with disabilities, and documents may be checked at entry.

Children under 3 years and 11 months enter free if held by a paying adult. Online cancellation is allowed within seven calendar days of purchase, but not within two days of the session.

Tickets live in the Eventim app, and screenshots are not accepted at the gate. Each ticket can be transferred twice, until 10 a.m. on the day of the session.

Tickets are scanned once at the main entrance, so leaving the complex means you cannot return on the same ticket. No refund is due if more than one hour of play has taken place before bad weather stops a session.

Schedule and How to Watch in the US

Qualifying matches on Saturday, 13 February 2027, and Sunday, 14 February 2027, start at 4 p.m. Rio time. Gates open at 3 p.m. on those days and on the final day, Sunday, 21 February 2027.

Main-draw days run from Monday, 15 February 2027, to Thursday, 18 February 2027, with a first session at 4:30 p.m. local time. The night session starts at 7 p.m. local time.

The quarterfinals on Friday, 19 February 2027, start at 4 p.m. on Court 1 and 5 p.m. on Central Court. Semifinals and the doubles final on Saturday, 20 February 2027, start at 5 p.m. local time.

The singles final on Sunday, 21 February 2027, starts at 5:30 p.m. local time. It is the last session of the nine days.

Brazil ended daylight saving time by federal decree in 2019, so in February Rio runs two hours ahead of US Eastern time. A 4 p.m. start in Rio is 2 p.m. Eastern, and the Sunday final at 5:30 p.m. is 3:30 p.m. Eastern time.

The tournament’s pages do not name a US broadcaster or stream for 2027. Fans should check the Rio Open and ATP Tour sites closer to February for rights information.

Sessions close at about 10 p.m. on 13, 14 and 21 February and about midnight on other days, the FAQ says. The order of play is published the night before, and weather can change the schedule.

Tips for US and Foreign Visitors

US citizens need a visa for Brazil, a rule in force since 10 April 2025, and it must be approved before departure. The State Department says an e-visa is accepted, and the passport must be valid on entry with one blank page.

The State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution. Its advisory says assaults with sedatives or drugged drinks are common, especially in Rio de Janeiro.

It advises watching your drink, avoiding beaches after dark and avoiding municipal buses, especially at night. It also lists informal housing developments, called favelas, under its Do Not Travel guidance.

Yellow fever vaccination is not required for entry to Brazil, the State Department says. Anyone who chooses the vaccine must have it at least 10 days before travel.

Carnival Tuesday falls on Tuesday, 9 February 2027, four days before qualifying begins. Flights and hotels around Carnival can cost more, so book early if you combine both events.

February is summer in Rio, and the rules ban umbrellas, swimwear, shirtless attire and flip-flops. All food and drink purchases on site are cashless, and outside alcohol may not be brought in.

Professional cameras with removable lenses are banned, and strollers may not go on the courts. Packaged snacks and sealed water in a plastic bottle are allowed, but glass bottles are not.

What It Means for You

For a US tennis fan, the Rio Open offers day sessions from about US$14 and a final under US$200. Afternoon starts of 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern would suit US viewers if a broadcaster is named.

Expats in Rio can reach the Jockey Club by Metro Line 4 and a short walk. Buying only on Eventim, the sole official channel, avoids unofficial resale offers.

What Is Not Known

The tournament has not named a US broadcaster, and the full player list comes about two weeks before play. Prices for the qualifying days of 13 and 14 February were not in the organiser’s published price table.

The organiser’s FAQ lists a 22 February final with 2 p.m. gates, which conflicts with its 21 February final. This guide uses 21 February, as the organiser’s schedule does, and the FAQ is silent on half-price tickets for foreign student cards.

The ATP Tour’s tournament page still showed the 2026 edition on 16 October 2026. The 2027 category and prize money are therefore not yet confirmed from the ATP’s own page.

The organiser publishes its price table only as an image, and Eventim’s own page could not be opened on 16 October 2026. Check the final price at Eventim’s checkout before paying.

What Comes Next

The tournament says the official entry list is expected about two weeks before the event, around the end of January 2027. More players may be announced before then.

Free tickets for children under 12, people aged 65 and over and people with disabilities are requested by email. Requests open on Thursday, 17 December 2026, and Friday, 18 December 2026, with approvals confirmed by Monday, 25 January 2027.

Connected Coverage

The Rio Times Rio de Janeiro city guide covers neighbourhoods, transport and costs for visitors and new residents. For this month’s events, see What to Do in Rio in October 2026.

US travellers can check entry rules in Do US Citizens Need a Visa for Brazil? For the weeks before the tournament, see Rio Carnival 2027 Parade Schedule With Dates and Tickets.

Fans of the home star can read Fonseca Wins First ATP Doubles Title at Rio Open. A second guide covers Alcaraz vs Fonseca São Paulo 2026 Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Rio Open 2027 and where is it played?

The Rio Open runs from Saturday, 13 February 2027, to Sunday, 21 February 2027, at Rio’s Jockey Club Brasileiro. The singles final starts at 5:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, 21 February 2027.

How much do Rio Open 2027 tickets cost and where do I buy them?

Eventim is the only official seller, and the organiser lists BRL 70 (about US$14) to BRL 990 (about US$196) a session. There is no service fee, and buyers without a Brazilian tax number can use a passport number.

Can I watch the Rio Open 2027 from the United States?

No US broadcaster or stream has been announced for 2027 on the tournament’s pages. In February, Rio is two hours ahead of US Eastern time, so a 4 p.m. start is 2 p.m. Eastern.

Sources: Rio Open, FAQ (tickets, schedule, rules); Rio Open, how to get there; Rio Open, Musetti confirmed (12 October 2026); Rio Open, João Fonseca confirmed (29 September 2026); Rio Open, news; Rio Open, ticket sale and price table (3 September 2026); Rio Open, ticket sale and price table (6 October 2026); Rio Open, Cobolli confirmed (15 September 2026); ATP Tour, Rio Open overview; US State Department, Brazil travel advisory; US State Department, Brazil country information; open.er-api.com, exchange rates; Brazil, Decree 9,772 of 25 April 2019 (end of daylight saving time); Brazil, Decree 11,982 of 9 April 2024 (visa rule from 10 April 2025) (all accessed 16 October 2026).