Laver Cup Press Release, September 17, 2024
Tennis fans are in for a treat with the unveiling of Laver Cup Berlin 2024’s free outdoor Fan Zone, which will make the Laver Cup action accessible to everyone.
Complete with the official Laver Cup Practice Court and Viewing Area and Sponsor Village the Fan Zone, located directly outside Uber Arena on Uber Platz, will be open for the pre-tournament Laver Cup Open Practice Day on Thursday September 19 and the duration of the three-day tennis competition (Friday September 20 – Sunday September 22).
The Laver Cup Fan Zone offers entertainment for the entire family and includes:
- The iconic black Laver Cup Practice Court in the Uber Eats Music Hall, where fans can watch the world’s top tennis stars warm up
- The International Tennis Hall of Fame exhibit, celebrating the legacies of Rod Laver and Laver Cup team captains Björn Borg and John McEnroe
- Mini tennis and serve speed fan participation activities run by Tennis-Verband Berlin-Brandenburg
- Free entry
The Laver Cup Sponsor Village features a host of engaging activations where fans can:
- Experience the future of electric mobility with a 30-minute test drive in state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz vehicles
- Immerse themselves in the ultimate blend of innovation and automotive excellence at Mercedes House
- Explore Switzerland in autumn and enjoy the match action on a giant LED screen from the comfort of their red ‘Switzerland’ deckchair
- Win a rail tour of Switzerland in all its autumnal glory, courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.
Also in the Fan Zone is the Laver Cup Merchandise outlet offering a range of exclusive, limited edition, Laver Cup Berlin 2024 equipment and apparel such as:
- Uniqlo Team Europe blue and Team World red ultra light down vests
- On ROGER Clubhouse Pro LC tennis shoes
- Limited edition Wilson ‘RF’ Roger Federer/Laver Cup branded rackets and bags
- Luxury, hand-crafted eyewear from Oliver Peoples’ RF Eyewear Collection, co-designed with Roger Federer
A large LED screen in the Fan Zone will broadcast this year’s Laver Cup matches live daily from 1pm on Friday September 20 to the conclusion of play on Sunday September 22. Fans can also enjoy a range of food from the 20 bars and restaurants on Uber Platz.
The Laver Cup Fan Zone will be open on the following days and times:
- Thursday September 19 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Friday September 20 | 10:00am – 10:00pm (or 1 hour after last ball is played)
- Saturday September 21 | 10:00am – 10:00pm (or 1 hour after last ball is played)
- Sunday September 22 | 10:00am – 6:00pm (or 1 hour after last ball is played)
Meanwhile, captains and players have started to arrive in Berlin, Germany for the seventh edition of the Laver Cup from September 20 to 22.
Bjorn Borg arrives in Berlin aiming to lead Team Europe to victory in his final year as Captain. pic.twitter.com/qYOFw0LWyh
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 16, 2024