Metz - Grand Est Open
In 6 days
Top-level tennis sets up its rackets in the heart of Metz. At Les Arènes, the Metz-Grand Est Open runs an ATP Challenger 125 draw, played indoors on hard court. Directed by Julien Benneteau and organised by the Grand Est Tennis League with the French Tennis Federation, it brings together 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams. A great chance to watch tomorrow's stars up close.
An ATP Challenger 125 tournament
This indoor hard-court event is part of the ATP Challenger 125 circuit, directed by Julien Benneteau, a former world No. 25. On the programme: 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams, run by the Grand Est Tennis League and the French Tennis Federation.
Les Arènes, home of Metz sport since 2002
Opened in February 2002 in the Amphithéâtre district, the Arènes sports palace was designed by the architect Paul Chemetov. It stands on the site of the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre of Metz. Metz Handball plays its national and European fixtures here, while eight smaller halls host clubs for gymnastics, dance and martial arts. The adaptable main hall holds up to 5,459 spectators according to the French sports ministry, and more than 4,000 for this tournament according to its organisers. The venue also served as a preparation centre for the Paris 2024 Games, a sign of how much it counts in local sporting life.
A November week between the court and the museums
From 15 to 22 November, the tournament leaves plenty of time for a car-free stay. Les Arènes face the Jean-Marie Pelt park, and the Centre Pompidou-Metz, inaugurated in 2010, is a few minutes' walk from the station. Mind the museum's calendar: it closes on Tuesdays and, at this time of year, shuts at 6 pm. A morning at an exhibition therefore pairs well with tennis afterwards. At the end of your stay, the final weekend coincides with the opening of the Metz Christmas market, announced for 20 November, which gives you a reason to stretch the evening out in the city centre.
From the Moselle Open to the Challenger: two different tournaments
Founded in 2003 as the Open de Moselle and renamed the Moselle Open in 2011, the former Metz tournament belonged to the main tour, in the ATP 250 category from 2009 to 2025. It was played at Les Arènes, apart from a spell at the exhibition centre from 2011 to 2013, and Learner Tien was its last champion in 2025. The Open Metz-Grand Est is a separate event, now in its first edition and run by the French Tennis Federation. A Challenger 125 sits on the second tier of men's professional tennis: the singles winner earns 125 ATP points, and the organisers expect players ranked between the top 50 and the top 150.
Practical information
Address: 5 Avenue Louis le Débonnaire, Les Arènes, 57000 Metz
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tournament take place?
At Les Arènes de Metz, 5 avenue Louis le Débonnaire, ideally located in the heart of the Metz metropolitan area.
How do you reach Les Arènes without a car?
The easiest way is to walk from Metz station, about 1 km away, in under ten minutes. Mettis lines A and B also stop at Seille. If you do drive, the nearest car parks are Indigo Gare Centre Pompidou and Muse.
Where should you stay to follow the tournament for several days?
Aim for the Quartier Impérial near the station, from where you can walk to Les Arènes each day. To compare it with the centre or Outre-Seille and look for accommodation, see Staylaro's "Se loger à Metz" guide.
Where can you buy tickets for the Open?
Tickets are sold through the tournament's online box office, reached from its official website. A FAQ there covers the usual questions, so check it for the available options and prices before heading to Les Arènes.
