Turin Nitto ATP Finals grow from strength to strength

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The Nitto Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Finals (the prestigious season-ending championship of the Men’s professional tennis tour organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals [ATP – the global governing body of Men’s professional tennis]) in Turin (Italy) represent a success story built over time through vision, professionalism, commitment, and tangible results. This legacy, which has consolidated and grown year after year, is now preparing to embark on a new chapter in its journey.

The 2027 Nitto ATP Finals will be held in November at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. The world’s top eight players and eight pairs will compete once again for the final major title of the season thus continuing a journey that has brought Turin to the center of world tennis.

The Inalpi Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena located in Turin, Italy. Opened in December 2005, the arena has a seating capacity of 16,600 when it is configured for basketball and it is the largest indoor sporting arena in Italy.
 

Success Journey

‘fitp.it’ stated that the celebration of a journey full of successes, the challenges that await the next edition of the tournament and an announcement destined to go down in the history of Italian sport come together in a single, extraordinary piece of news: The Nitto ATP Finals will also be held in Turin in 2027.

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Great Tennis Capital

The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (the official national governing body for tennis, padel, beach tennis, and pickleball in Italy) has confirmed that the Piedmontese capital (read Turin) will continue to host the tournament that annually brings together the eight best players and eight best doubles teams in the world thus confirming its position as one of the great international tennis capitals.
 

Ticket Sales

‘fitp.it’ further stated that the above announcement comes at a time of extraordinary excitement surrounding the event as evidenced by the exceptional pace of ticket sales for the 2026 edition which is achieving unprecedented results and confirming the growing interest of Italian and international fans in the Nitto ATP Finals.
 

Beating Heart

Since 2021, the city of Turin has become the beating heart of world-class tennis thus seizing the opportunity to showcase its charm, culture and extraordinary organizational skills in hosting the international events. Over the years, the Piedmontese capital has successfully combined organizational excellence, hospitality and entertainment thus transforming the Nitto ATP Finals into a true celebration of the sport.
 

From Strength to Strength

Year after year the bond between Turin and the tournament has strengthened and this is also why the confirmation of the event for 2027 represents the recognition of the work done over the years and the quality of the experience offered to the fans, the athletes and the professionals.
 

2021-2025: A Golden Five-year Period

The five editions to remember, the five years of growth and the shared passion. At the conclusion of the first five-year term of the Nitto ATP Finals awarded to Turin (2021-2025) the results are positive from every perspective confirming how the tournament represents not only a sporting event of excellence but also a strategic national investment with measurable and certified economic, reputational, tourism, and industrial benefits for the entire region.
 

Economic Impact

The 2025 edition of the Nitto ATP Finals generated an overall economic impact of €591.1 million, a social return on investment (SROI) of 5.31 and a new record attendance of 229,879.
 

Master Plan: The Big News for the 2026 Edition

Turin’s confirmation for 2027 is part of a growth path that will find its first, important expression already in the 2026 edition of the Nitto ATP Finals.
 

Harmoniously Intertwined

The new Master Plan introduces a profound renovation of the Inalpi Arena and the Fan Village. Sport, innovation, entertainment, sustainability, great music, and haute cuisine are harmoniously intertwined transforming the Nitto ATP Finals into a superior experience for the spectators, the partners, the industry professionals, and the players.
 

Fan Village

The Fan Village, in its new configuration, will become the beating heart of the event and thanks to the unique structural innovations the fans will be able to enjoy an even more immersive and participatory experience thus enhancing the entire Finals ecosystem.
 

Skywalk

Among the most significant innovations of the 2026 edition is the Skywalk designed by Pininfarina (a famous Italian car design firm and coachbuilder): An elevated walkway reserved for the players that will connect the Inalpi Arena to the Fan Village destined to become one of the most iconic and spectacular elements of the tournament.
 

Piazza San Carlo

The Piazza San Carlo (a grand and famous Baroque square in Turin) will also be at the heart of the Nitto ATP Finals experience with the traditional Blue Carpet enhanced by a new installation designed by Pininfarina.
 

Training Pitch

A new training pitch with a view will be built in the Fan Village which will allow the tournament’s protagonists to prepare for their matches under the eyes of the fans.
 

Digital Stage

The project will be completed by the new and expanded façade of the Fan Village featuring a large light emitting diode (LED) wall designed to transform the Piazzale Grande Torino (public square in Turin) into a huge digital stage.
 

Seating Configuration

Inside the Inalpi Arena the new seating configuration will bring the capacity to over 13,500 while the four new terraces overlooking the pitch and the enhancement of the hospitality areas will offer an even more exclusive experience.
 

‘Extraordinary Venue’

Averred Angelo Binaghi, President, Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, “Over the years, Turin has proven to be an extraordinary venue for the Nitto ATP Finals. This is why we have decided to continue together in 2027. It is a choice of continuity and trust in a city, a region and a network of institutions and partners who have worked with great passion and expertise thus helping to make this event one of the most popular on the world tennis calendar.”
 

‘World-class Fan Experience’

Added Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP President, “Our flagship event has gone from strength to strength in Turin attracting a global audience, showcasing the sport’s top players and offering a world-class fan experience. Over the past five years Turin has become synonymous with the Nitto ATP Finals thus helping to elevate the event to new heights.”
 

‘Captivating Fans’

Stated Hideo Takasaki, Chairman-cum-Head Honcho, Nitto (a multinational Japanese manufacturing company), “Nitto would like to express its sincere gratitude to the ATP, the FITP, the city of Turin, and the local community for their continued support of the Nitto ATP Finals. Since 2021, the tournament has grown alongside the city of Turin steadily strengthening its global presence and transforming into a world-class event that captivates fans around the world.”

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