CLEVELAND — Big changes are being made ahead of the annual Tennis in the Land tournament in Cleveland.
Officials announced on Wednesday that Topnotch Stadium, a new temporary tennis-specific-stadium, will be built on the Flats Westbank ahead of the summer event.
Between Aug. 19-26, the new venue will host 30 matches between Women's Tennis Association stars at the Nautica Waterfront District.
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“This new stadium and SeatGeek partnership provide a great opportunity to take our event to the next level and continue the journey of professional tennis here in Cleveland,” explained Tournament Director Kyle Ross. “The exciting transition offers so much more for fans, players, and the long-term development of one of Cleveland’s marquee summer sporting events.”
The stadium, which replaces the Jacobs Pavilion court used in the past, will be built by Production Management One and will have approximately 2,000 seats. The new stadium will also offer five suites and courtside boxes within the first three rows of the court.
Tennis in the Land also announced that SeatGeek will serve as the first-ever ticketing provider, allowing for "seamless entry with mobile tickets at Topnotch Stadium."
Officials say that the stadium will welcome upwards of 20,000 fans and millions of TV viewers during the tournament.
“During the first days of the tournament when there’s simultaneous play on all three match courts, there will be an incredible amount of WTA action happening all in close proximity for fans to watch all on a single ticket,” Ross said.
Tickets for Tennis in the Land are now on sale and can be purchased HERE.