The legendary Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria New York hotel property becomes a full-size tennis court as the Ballroom Tennis Invitational to debut the Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club, which is the new global platform of the Waldorf Astoria brand that embraces the world of racquet culture through extraordinary destinations, distinctive hospitality, and experiences timed to some of the most celebrated sporting moments and social moments in the world…
Grand Ballroom Becomes Tennis Court at Waldorf Astoria New York…
…but the transformation of the Grand Ballroom as a tennis court will only occur for one night only on Thursday, August 27, 2026 and will feature such top Association of Tennis Professionals and Women’s Tennis Association players as Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Leylah Fernandez, and Maria Sakkari beneath the historic chandeliers of the ballroom for an evening where tennis, style, and luxury hospitality converge.
Tickets and overnight packages for the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom Tennis Invitational are now available, offering guests a range of ways to be a part of the event — from courtside-style access to multi-night stays and immersive play experiences. Exclusive Hilton Honors Experiences for Hilton Honors American Express Consumer and Business Card Members are officially live and redeemable for Hilton Honors points. Special stay-and-play packages are also available for purchase.
Final Boarding Call
If this article was about the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York hotel property closing for renovations in order to become a tennis court, the general reaction might have been that of outrage and loss. Thankfully, that did not happen.
Not to leave you hanging; but I understand in terms that are crystal clear that no chandeliers will be harmed by tennis balls in any way whatsoever during the Ballroom Tennis Invitational as assured by the ASPCC — which is the acronym for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chandeliers — but I cannot guarantee that the racquet will not be too loud…
Source: Waldorf Astoria New York.
