Tennis fans in Auckland don’t need to miss a match in the ASB Classic, with Britomart’s Takutai Square becoming a fanzone that will screen every match of the tournament for free.

The ASB Classic team is working with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Britomart Group to ensure as many Aucklanders and visitors as possible get to experience the thrill of the matches.

“The magic of the fanzone in Takutai Square is that it gives so many more people the chance to catch the action in the ASB Classic,” says Tracy Magan, ASB Classic Event Director. “It’s our way of sharing the energy of the event with the city and giving everyone the chance to enjoy the tennis in a fun, free way.”

A big outdoor screen by Monstavision with a SKY feed is being set up in Takutai Square so anyone can watch the tennis matches beaming live from Manuka Doctor Arena, from morning until late in the evening.

“Takutai Square is already one of the city’s most inviting public spaces, so we’re delighted to be able to amplify the summer action by offering everyone the opportunity to relax in a bean bag on the lawn in the sun to watch the tennis,” says Britomart Group’s Jeremy Hansen. “It’s very generous of the team at the ASB Classic to share their world-class tournament with the city in this way.”

This year’s ASB Classic is shaping up to be one of the best tournaments yet, featuring WTA stars Elina Svitolina, Emma Navarro and wildcards Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Katie Boulter. The men’s tournament includes defending ATP champion Gael Monfils, Stan Wawrinka, Ben Shelton, Casper Ruud and Jakub Mensik.

Play in the ASB Classic commences on Monday 5 January and concludes with the men’s final on Saturday 17 January. Tickets to the matches at Manuka Doctor Arena are available at this link. Every match will be screened live in Takutai Square, with open access and no ticketing.