ABN AMRO Open visitor guide

The tournament in brief

The ABN AMRO Open is Rotterdam’s ATP 500 on indoor hard courts at Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam. The organizer confirms the full 2027 event for 6–14 February, with qualifying on 6–7 February and the main tournament week on 8–14 February. That distinction makes a difference to tickets: the opening weekend has its own access choices, while the main week is divided into day and evening sessions.

An indoor February event is a useful option if you want tennis without planning around outdoor rain delays. The journey between the hotel and arena still needs winter clothing and sensible shoes. Keep your coat manageable because you may spend several hours in the seats. Pick an early-week session for a wider selection of contenders, or a later session for the atmosphere of the deciding rounds.

The tournament also stages wheelchair tennis, giving visitors another reason to explore beyond Centre Court. Read the schedule for the day you are attending and make room for a match elsewhere if your ticket permits it. A famous name on the entry list does not guarantee a particular session. Choose a date and seat you would enjoy regardless of how the draw develops.

Sources: ABN AMRO Open 2027 tickets Rotterdam 2027 main tournament sessions Rotterdam 2027 sale announcement ABN AMRO ATP tournament and indoor venue · checked 9 October 2026

Tickets and session choices

Book through the official ABN AMRO Open ticket page, which links to Ticketmaster. General sales for the 2027 event began on 29 May 2026. Pick the session before the seat: main-week daytime and evening tickets have different start times and programmes. Check your ticket’s entry time and court access when buying, then save it using the delivery method the seller requires.

The priced examples below are the organizer’s exact 2027 qualifying products. Saturday admission covers qualifying courts and practice courts, while Sunday offers a more specific choice. Match Court Access includes qualifying tennis; the Sunday Ground Pass gives access to Centre Court practice and visitor areas but excludes the hall containing qualifying matches. Neither product should be confused with a main-week reserved Centre Court seat.

Approximate sterling uses the ECB reference rate of €1 = £0.84763 on 9 October 2026. The €24.50 Sunday Match Court Access ticket is about £20.77. Prices vary by day and seat. The official ticket site shows live prices. Choose qualifying if the tennis itself and seeing emerging players appeal; choose a main-week session if having an assigned arena seat is the central part of your trip.

Sources: ABN AMRO Open 2027 tickets Rotterdam qualifying ticket access Rotterdam 2027 sale announcement ECB reference rates, 8 October 2026 · checked 9 October 2026

Getting there from the UK

Compare direct Eurostar travel from London St Pancras with flying. Eurostar currently publishes a London-to-Rotterdam journey of about 3 hours 16 minutes to Rotterdam Centraal, checked on 9 October 2026. Your travel date can have a different timetable, and you must add the required station arrival time for security and border checks. Check the exact outward and return trains before linking them to a tennis session.

Rail arrival puts you in the centre of the city with onward public transport. A hotel near Centraal can work well if you want to leave luggage soon after arriving and keep the return journey simple. If your last session is important, stay another night or allow a large buffer: tennis finishing times are uncertain, and an evening train should not depend on a quick match.

If flying to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, the airport’s own information lists bus 33 and a connection through Meijersplein. Check the operator’s journey planner for your arrival time and hotel address. Amsterdam Schiphol is another route to compare, with an onward train journey and separate fare. Add baggage, immigration and waiting to any advertised travel time. Arriving the day before tennis gives you space to settle in and find the Metro route without hurry.

Sources: London to Rotterdam by Eurostar Rotterdam airport connections · checked 9 October 2026

Getting there on the day

The organizer recommends public transport because parking at Ahoy is limited. Zuidplein Metro station is about a five-minute walk from the venue. Check the live route from your hotel, use the station exit shown by the event or transport operator and allow extra time for the entrance queue. A straightforward hotel-to-Metro route is useful when attending more than one session.

Rotterdam’s official visitor information lists the 2026 RET one-day ticket at €12, approximately £10.17 at the dated rate above, and the two-hour ticket at €5.50, approximately £4.66. Compare those products with contactless OVpay for the journeys you intend to make. Check the 2027 tariff before travelling and read which services are covered; an urban transport ticket will not automatically cover your international or airport train.

If using OVpay, use the same card or device to check in and out. Keep it accessible so you do not hold up the gate when leaving with the crowd. For a late evening, check the last train and a backup route before play begins. If you take a taxi, use the event’s marked pickup arrangements and agree the destination clearly. Walking back to a hotel in the cold is a different decision from the same distance on a sunny city-break afternoon.

Sources: Rotterdam Ahoy transport Rotterdam city transport and 2026 fares · checked 9 October 2026

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces are arranged through Ticketmaster customer service, as directed by the official tournament ticket page. Contact them before selecting ordinary seats and explain the session you want, your wheelchair dimensions if relevant and companion needs. Ask for the correct entrance and the route from arrival to your space. Keep the confirmation accessible on your phone and in a backup copy.

The organizer describes the Zuidplein-to-Ahoy route as mostly level and suitable for wheelchair users. Check Metro lift availability and the route through any transfer station on the day. Ahoy provides adapted toilets and lifts, but confirm the facilities near the court you are attending. If a taxi drop-off is easier, ask about the location by the main entrance and the remaining distance.

The tournament’s access information also describes a quieter room for visitors who need a break from noise, lights or crowds. Ask where it will be during the 2027 edition and how to find it from your seat. Special arrangements such as assistance equipment or an assistance dog should be discussed in advance. Confirm the accessible hotel room directly, including its bathroom, lift and entrance; the room is only one part of the journey.

Sources: ABN AMRO physical accessibility ABN AMRO Open 2027 tickets Rotterdam Ahoy transport · checked 9 October 2026

Entry requirements for UK visitors

GOV.UK Netherlands entry requirements were checked on 9 October 2026. A full British citizen passport must have been issued less than ten years before arrival and remain valid for at least three months after your planned departure from the Schengen area. For short tourist visits, the usual limit is 90 days within any 180-day period across Schengen. Include earlier visits to other Schengen countries in that calculation.

EES border registration may require a photo and fingerprints and is free. On Eurostar from London, the relevant checks take place before you leave the UK, so follow the operator’s arrival-time advice. Keep your accommodation and onward travel details with your passport. Always check GOV.UK before you book and before departure, including whether ETIAS applies by your travel date.

The Netherlands uses the euro and is one hour ahead of the UK during this February tournament. Use local time for train departures, ticket sessions and hotel arrangements. Take a payment card or phone wallet and a backup, check your provider’s exchange fees and avoid depending on a single battery-powered device for tickets and payments. Keep essential travel documents somewhere secure when moving through busy stations.

For ETIAS, check the official launch position again before your 2027 journey. GOV.UK currently says no action is required from travellers at this point; do not apply until the official process opens.

Sources: Netherlands entry requirements IANA time-zone database ECB reference rates, 8 October 2026 GOV.UK EES and ETIAS · checked 11 October 2026

Where to stay

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Choose between a city-centre stay and a venue-focused base. Centraal suits Eurostar arrival; the centre around Beurs puts restaurants and several transport routes within reach. The riverfront at Leuvehaven gives a different city-break setting, while Kop van Zuid takes you to the south side. Zuidplein can suit repeated arena visits, but compare the actual walking route and hotel facilities.

In February, give extra value to a route with a short outdoor walk after an evening session. Ask about breakfast times, luggage storage and late check-in if your train or flight makes those important. A hotel name containing Ahoy does not settle the distance: check its street entrance and the route you will walk. Compare the complete room total with the cancellation deadline before buying your tennis ticket.

Sources: Rotterdam Ahoy transport Rotterdam city transport and 2026 fares · checked 9 October 2026

Make a weekend of it

Rotterdam’s qualifying weekend and final weekend offer different trips. The first gives you qualifying matches and practice access according to your ticket; the final weekend concentrates on the remaining contenders. Pick which appeals before booking accommodation. For a two-night visit, arrive on Friday, spend Saturday at tennis and leave a relaxed Sunday morning for the city, unless your ticket is for the final.

Build a winter sightseeing day around one indoor visit and a short outdoor walk when the weather suits. The centre, the Markthal area and the riverfront offer a mix of places to explore. Save a museum or a café stop as a flexible alternative to a long walk. If you book an attraction with a fixed time, put it on a separate non-tennis day so a late match does not force you to choose between bookings.

For one main-week session, eat beforehand, travel early and find the arena entrance before exploring other parts of the event. Choose one additional court or activity, then allow time to return to your assigned seat. For an evening ticket, have dinner near the venue or hotel with enough time for travel. After play, use the return route you saved earlier and leave any ambitious late sightseeing for another day.

Sources: Rotterdam qualifying ticket access Rotterdam city transport and 2026 fares · checked 9 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Sources: ABN AMRO Open 2027 tickets Rotterdam qualifying ticket access Rotterdam 2027 sale announcement Rotterdam Ahoy transport ABN AMRO physical accessibility Rotterdam 2027 main tournament sessions · checked 9 October 2026

More tennis nearby

For another Netherlands trip, compare the Libéma Open in Rosmalen: grass-court tennis in a different part of the season gives a different visitor experience. Halle is another grass option, while Vienna and Basel offer more indoor tournament trips. Each needs its own dates, hotel base and transport plan; use the individual guides when choosing the next break.

The worldwide directory can help you decide whether your next visit should stay at ATP 500 level or move to a larger combined tournament. Rotterdam suits visitors who enjoy an arena session and a manageable city journey. If that worked well for you, compare the session structure and venue access at your next destination before picking a seat.

Libéma Open · Terra Wortmann Open · Erste Bank Open

Sources: ABN AMRO ATP tournament and indoor venue · checked 9 October 2026