loanDepot park to host Carlos Alcaraz, other tennis stars in Miami Invitational

Game. Set. Match.

On Thursday afternoon, Unified Events and loanDepot park announced a new tennis event, the Miami Invitational, which will take place on Dec. 8 at the Marlins’ home ballpark.

The Miami Invitational will feature two singles matches, each best-of-three sets, with a 10-point tiebreaker for the third set. Women’s Tennis Association World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova and No. 32 Emma Raducanu will square off at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Association of Tennis Professionals World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 42 João Fonseca.

Anisimova, who resides in South Florida, reached her first two major finals in 2025 at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Raducanu raced into prominence as the 2021 U.S. Open champion. Alcaraz is a six-time Major champion who recently won his second U.S. Open title, and the young phenom Fonseca is the No. 1 singles player from Brazil.

The presale for the Miami Invitational will begin at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, and tickets will be open to the public at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3. Tickets will be available for purchase at Tickets.com. Fans can register at Marlins.com/MiamiInvitational for access to the exclusive presale.

“I love playing in Miami – the fans always bring incredible energy. I’m thrilled to take the court for this first-ever event at loanDepot park, with João, Amanda, and Emma,” Alcaraz wrote in a statement.

Added Anisimova in a statement: “Playing in my hometown at loanDepot park with these stars is going to be incredible. Miami always delivers the biggest events, and I can’t wait for December!”

loanDepot park is also set to host the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 2, when the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers face the New York Rangers in the first outdoor NHL game held in Florida.

“Bringing four of the top talents in the sport of tennis in Carlos Alcaraz, João Fonseca, Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu to loanDepot park for this first-ever event places South Florida at the center court of the global sports stage,” Marlins president of business Caroline O’Connor wrote in a statement. “By hosting this premier exhibition, we reinforce our standing as the ultimate destination for the most prestigious events in sports and entertainment, and we’re honored to showcase our ability to deliver world-class experiences for all major events at our one-of-a-kind venue.”