Tennis in Toronto has never been short on players, but a proper tennis event in Toronto that runs indoors, in February, with live courts and gear demos, is a different story. RacquetsUp Expo 2027 is that event, and it puts tennis at the centre of the biggest racquet sports weekend the city has seen.
This guide covers what tennis players can expect at the expo, where else to play tennis around Toronto the rest of the year, and how table tennis fits into the same weekend. Pong Home also covered the full RacquetsUp Expo table tennis partnership and the broader pickleball, tennis, table tennis, and badminton lineup in earlier guides.
Why tennis in Toronto is having a moment
Tennis has quietly become one of the most played sports in Canada, and interest keeps climbing. National participation studies from Tennis Canada point to millions of Canadians picking up a racquet each year, with youth participation growing fastest. Clubs across the country have responded by winterizing outdoor courts and adding indoor time, and Tennis Canada has partnered with Rogers to build new year-round courts nationwide through the rest of the decade.
Toronto sits at the centre of that growth. The city is home to the National Bank Open, one of the largest tennis tournaments in the world, and a tennis culture that spans public park courts, historic private clubs, and modern training facilities. A tennis event in Toronto that brings all of that energy indoors for one February weekend fills a real gap in the winter sports calendar.
Tennis clubs and courts in Toronto
Tennis in Toronto is not limited to summer. Here is where the sport actually happens across the city.
- Toronto Lawn Tennis Club. Founded in 1876 in Rosedale, it is the oldest active lawn tennis club in the world and once hosted the earliest editions of what became the Canadian Open.
- Sobeys Stadium. Located at York University, this is the home of the National Bank Open and offers year-round training courts for competitive and recreational players alike.
- Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. A long standing private club offering tennis alongside squash and other racquet sports.
- City park courts. Toronto Parks and Recreation maintains public tennis courts across the city, available on a first come basis during park hours through the warmer months.
RacquetsUp Expo 2027: a tennis event in Toronto this winter
RacquetsUp Expo 2027 runs February 19 to 21 at the Enercare Centre and brings 10 live courts across six racquet sports into one building, with tennis as one of the headline draws. For three days, tennis players get live demo courts, stringing consultations, and racquet fittings without needing to book time at a club first.
- Live tennis courts running demos and open play throughout each day
- Racquet demos and stringing consultations from tennis gear brands
- Coaching sessions covering technique and match strategy
- A shared show floor with pickleball, table tennis, and badminton, so you can compare racquet sports side by side
What tennis players will find at the expo
The tennis section of the show floor is built around trying gear before buying it. Expect a rotating demo schedule where you can test racquets of different weights, string patterns, and grip sizes, plus stringing booths where you can compare tensions on the spot. Coaching sessions run alongside the demos, covering everything from stroke mechanics to strategy for club level matches.
Indoor court time in Toronto is not always easy to find in February, which makes the expo a rare chance to hit live tennis balls indoors without booking ahead. It is also a good opportunity to demo racquets side by side instead of guessing from a spec sheet online.
Table tennis is on the same floor
Tennis is not the only racquet sport at RacquetsUp Expo 2027. Table tennis runs on the same show floor, with live matches, blade and rubber demos, and a mini tournament players can register for on site, presented in partnership with Pong Home. If tennis is your main sport, table tennis is worth a look between matches. The footwork and hand-eye coordination carry over more than most players expect.
The full agenda, mini tournament details, and table tennis specific coverage are in the RacquetsUp Expo table tennis guide.
When and where
- Dates
- February 19 to 21, 2027
- Venue
- Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto
- Show hours
- 12 PM to 6 PM daily
- Sports
- Tennis, table tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, and badminton
- Website
- racquetsupexpo.com
The Enercare Centre is the largest exhibition space in Toronto, which is part of why the expo can run this many live tennis courts at once. It is also one of the more accessible sport events in Toronto this winter, with parking, transit access, and enough indoor space to spend a full afternoon on court regardless of the weather outside.
Spectator passes and prices
Whether you are coming for the tennis courts, the table tennis matches, or both, entry pricing is the same across the whole event. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
| Pass | Price (CAD) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Day Pass | $50 | Access to the show floor, demos, and vendor booths for one day. |
| Full Weekend Pass | $100 | All three days, February 19 to 21, 2027. |
| Junior's Weekend Pass | $25 | Full weekend access for players under 14. |
| Group / Club Single-Day Pass | $40 each | Discounted single-day rate for groups of 10 or more attendees. |
| VIP Pass | $250 | Access to the VIP lounge plus networking with brands, coaches, and organizers. |
A tennis event worth planning your weekend around
Between the live tennis courts, the racquet demos, the table tennis matches next door, and a full Junior Racquets Discovery program for kids ages 5 to 17, RacquetsUp Expo 2027 gives Toronto's tennis community a weekend built entirely around the sport. If tennis is already your main sport, this is the biggest dedicated tennis event in Toronto this winter. If you have not picked up a racquet in a while, it is one of the easiest ways to get back on court.
Pong Home will keep tracking updates as they are announced, and our coaches, clubs, and gear listings remain available if the expo leaves you wanting to explore table tennis alongside your tennis game.