ITF Beach Tennis World Tour in Castiglione della Pescaia

Elite beach tennis arrives in Maremma

For an entire week, the beach of Castiglione della Pescaia, a jewel of the Maremma coast in the province of Grosseto, becomes the global hub for beach tennis. The ITF Beach Tennis World Tour is a premier stop on the international circuit promoted by the International Tennis Federation, bringing together the world's best players in this spectacular sport that blends tennis with the sand.

A world-class event

Organized by the ASD Beach Tennis Toscana Event association, the event draws around 300 athletes from dozens of countries every year, including many players from the world's top 20 rankings. The waterfront area near Maristella turns into a vibrant sports village, complete with sand courts, grandstands, and enthusiastic crowds following the matches from morning until night.

Competition categories

The sporting program features several international tournaments counting toward the ITF ranking:

• BT50 — international tournament with men's and women's draws;
• BT200 — the week's most prestigious event, featuring the largest prize pool;
• BTJ100 — the international competition dedicated to youth categories.

Alongside the ITF events, numerous Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP) tournaments take place, catering to both youth and adults with singles, doubles, and age-group categories: a perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between elite international sport and grassroots participation.

Sport, entertainment, and tourism

The tournament has become a staple of the spring calendar in Castiglione della Pescaia and Tuscany, combining high-level athletic performance with the charm of one of the region's most beloved seaside destinations, helping to kick off the Maremma tourist season. The presence of international athletes and their entourages creates a festive, global atmosphere defined by competition, sun, and sea.

How to follow the matches

In addition to live viewing on the beach, the tournament's key stages are broadcast via live streaming on the PLAYBT channel, with international television coverage bringing the sights of Maremma as far as South America.