Fan Review: Rafael Nadal Academy and Summer Camps

Road to Rafa Tour Guide and Summer Camps


Rafa Nadal Statue at Stadium Court

Travel with me on the "Camino of Clay" across Europe and visit Rafa's homeland.
A travel guide for Rafa fans with my own road map. To help every tennis pilgrim find their path.
Barcelona and Mallorca are perfect for young adults and families!

Can't make it to Europe? No worries.
Rafa's coaches will stop by the USA this Summer and Christmas!

Junior and Adult Tennis Camps in the USA


Very Limited Spaces Remaining for 2025.
Sign up for Junior Summer and Christmas Camps today!
Use discount code "JCTENNIS"

*Juniors will have chances to win signed Rafa gear, plus a 1-week sponsored camp in Mallorca*



At their San Diego location, I watched players train at Rancho Valencia.. If arriving early, you may see rising ATP Pro and NextGen (under 21) Champion Brandon Nakashima training. An excellent Asian-American role model for kids in Southern California.


For Rafa Fans, I recommend a visit to Palma (the capital) and Manacor (his hometown).




Before returning, fans should pick up Rafa swag (hats, shirts, merch) for friends and family.

ATP 250 Grass Tournament - Wimbledon Warm-up Event

Fans can also watch Tennis on Grass: ATP 250 Mallorca Championships near the end of June!


Marc Lopez joined the team in 2022. He is the most friendly coach and Rafa's doubles partner.
At Madrid, he and Feliciano Lopez were honored at their retirement ceremonies.

Spanish Legend David Ferrer had his farewell in Barcelona and is now the tournament director!

BNP Paribas Open Map, Best Seats and Perks

BNP Paribas Open: Spring-time US Open

Interactive Campus Map - Best Seats (orange star)


Important Dates - Indian Wells, California (March 2025)
Live Music, Courtyard VIP Guests, Adirondack viewing chairs, plus sponsor booths!




2025 Visitor Notes
Day or Night (AM vs PM) Visits?
- Day sessions are best for walking the grounds
- Night sessions offer marque matches with big names

Grounds Pass vs Reserved Seat Tickets
- Qualifier grounds passes are just $10!
- Weekends or 2nd Week: get Stadium 1 tickets
- Stadium 2 is half the size with much closer seating.
Enjoy the Nobu viewing lounge inside.


Highlights for Indian Wells as "the 5th Slam"
Top Crowning Achievement: World's Best practice courts (and seat comfort) for tennis fan viewing

Travel Planning Options FAQ
Snack Highlights
  • Puesto's Passion Fruit Shrimp Ceviche was also healthy and tasty outside Stadium 2.
  • Dragon Lili Cafe for boba teas in the food village for a tasty beverage.
  • Sherman's Deli @ Stadium 1 (at the 200 level). Love the Salamai Ruben Pastrami!

3 ways to buy US Open Tickets early this year


US Open Tennis Event Tickets
UPDATE
They are only allowing the purchase of up to 16 tickets (8 reserved and 8 ground passes) for any given date - it is best to check out and open a new session if you want to buy tickets for multiple days.


Amex Presale starts on May 27 - should you buy or wait?

If you have already booked your travel dates, buying early is good.
But if you're on the fence, waiting until later in the Summer is generally safe.

  • Almost every year, the face value of US Open tennis tickets does not run out before July.
  • August is the best-selling month because fans will know who is playing and who is not.

Price ranges for tickets (2024 Data Points under $100)

2024-09-03 Quarterfinal Men's/Women's 36.00
2024-08-27 1st Round Men's / Women's 64.00
2024-09-04 Quarterfinal Men's/Women's 69.00
2024-08-27 1st Round Men's / Women's 75.00
2024-09-05 Women's Singles Semifinals 80.00
2024-08-26 1st Round Men's / Women's 85.00

Early Access Methods via Resale from Season Ticket Holders

Looking for access to European tennis tournaments like Wimbledon? Stubhub is a great way to get ahead of the box office line when they are not listed on Ticketmaster!
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American Express Preferred Seating: Code Required

Subscribe for our handy US Open access codes needed to unlock these discounts.



Amex members may use promo code to unlock.
Checkout and pay with an Amex card, using the passcode "INCENTUR"
(Or the 10-digit phone number on the back of the card as the passcode eg, "8772047996")

You must check out using an American Express Card.

3 BOGO Deals (Buy One, Get One) Session Tickets

For 2024, the BOGO sessions announced so far are:
  • Session 4 - Tuesday Evening (Aug. 27) - Louis Armstrong Stadium
  • Session 17 - Tuesday Day (Sept. 3) - Arthur Ashe Stadium
  • Session 19 - Wednesday Day (Sept. 4) - Arthur Ashe Stadium

In recent years, they have also offered four select sessions for the BOGO deal later in the summer.
The extra round of BOGO deals was released July 12-15 for Amex card holders.

Very limited in date choices, but at a fair price if you know you are going on those dates.
More session offers will become available *after* July 15th once the public sale starts.

Use promo code "INCENTUR" to view available seats:

Louis Armstrong - Night Sessions (Courtside) - ($15 each, now all gone)

  • Session 2 - Monday Evening (Aug. 30) - Louis Armstrong Stadium 
  • Session 4 - Tuesday Evening (Aug. 31) - Louis Armstrong Stadium

Arthur Ashe Stadium - 2nd Week (Promenade Level) - ($17.50 each)

  • Session 17 - Tuesday Day (Sept. 7) - Arthur Ashe Stadium 
  • Session 19 - Wednesday Day (Sept. 8) - Arthur Ashe Stadium


Should you wait for more options? I will explain how you could get a much better deal.

Letting some people buy tickets at the full retail price first can be smart. Then you can get them much cheaper later if they find they cannot attend. Discounted tickets are coming out all summer long.

Tickets for the first week inside Ashe are discounted quite a bit and only look to be selling out for a while. It is the Labor Day weekend and Finals Weekend tickets that are pricy.


We have been monitoring ticket sales for over 15 years and have always found the best value on US Open tickets after the General Public Sale begins on July 15 @ 9AM EST.

There are usually more choices, so you will have a better idea of your travel plans to NYC by then, and the daily schedule of tennis events will be available by then.

Lock in your seats before the public sale in July! Useful for getting great seats on popular days.


US Open Resale Tickets - sold by Fans to Fans (TM)

So why wait if you know they will get sold out later? The Labor Day weekend or Finals Weekend are always popular, so you should consider buying these dates first.

For the weekday sessions, if you want to save some of your hard-earned money for the same tickets, read on! We want to help our fans get their US Open tickets for the dates they want at the best price possible. It pays to be patient this year, and we will explain.

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Here are 3 tips that I recommend during the pre-sale:
  • Want to go for a Night Match? - consider getting an Evening Loge or Court-side Seat.
    • Usually features some of the best matches of the Top Players, especially for the 2nd week.
    • With the main match featured @ 7PM, make your evening in NYC count!
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Just having an Amex card in your wallet comes with many perks at the US Open as well (eg, FREE pedicab rides, US Open radios, Metro cards, etc*) - just show them your American Express Card.

Can't make it to NYC?  Try to visit the Cincinnati Open (in mid-August)

Big action and stars in a much smaller venue in the Midwest!

It is also a Masters 1000 event and very family-friendly, which means much cheaper costs for hotels and food. The 2023 Final was amazing with Alcaraz and Djokovic, so they will return to Mason, Ohio for 2024 and 2025!

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