From 28 April to 17 May, the Foro Italico welcomes the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the most beloved and successful champions of international tennis for its 83rd edition.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia is an unmissable event for tennis enthusiasts, bringing together the greatest stars of the international game from both the ATP and WTA tours.
With over 300 top-level matches scheduled across the two weeks of competition, the 2026 edition promises yet another extraordinary tournament, upholding a long-standing tradition of excellence and passion that defines this historic event.
For the occasion, a tennis court will also be set up in Piazza del Popolo, where spectators can attend free of charge a rich programme of training sessions, exhibitions, and selected pre-qualification matches.
Among this year’s innovations is the debut of the new SuperTennis Arena at the Foro Italico, one of the most highly anticipated venues, set to become a major focal point for tennis fans. The arena will be located in a strategic position, just a short walk from the Centre Court, next to the former youth hostel along Viale delle Olimpiadi ‒ a layout designed to enhance the spectator experience and make movement between courts even more dynamic and engaging.
The Tournament
Part of both the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 circuits, the Internazionali BNL d’Italia is played on clay courts and stands as the most prestigious Italian tennis event, for both men and women.
Since 2023, the tournament has been partially revamped into a “mini Slam”, offering the thousands of fans who flock each year to the Foro Italico park an even more intense and spectacular experience, showcasing all the most celebrated players on the international circuit.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, winner of the men’s singles (ATP Masters 1000 category) against Jannik Sinner, earned an impressive €985,000, while Jasmine Paolini, champion of the women’s singles, secured a prize of €877,000, as part of a pathway that is expected to lead to equal prize money.
The most successful player in the history of the Rome tournament is Rafael Nadal, who has recently retired, with ten singles titles to his name. Nadal also holds the record for the most match wins in the tournament’s history and was the protagonist of the longest final ever played at the Internationals in 2005 ‒ lasting five hours and 14 minutes of relentless, high-intensity tennis ‒ against Argentina’s Guillermo Coria.
If Rafael Nadal is the undisputed King of Rome, then the Queen of the Foro Italico is America’s Chris Evert, who, between the late 1970s and early 1980s, returned to the United States with five titles, setting the all-time record in the women’s field.
Please note: the programme may be subject to change.
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