Today, Tennis Canada proudly announced the selection of Sodexo Live! as its new hospitality provider for the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Montreal, which will host the best players from the Hologic WTA Tour at IGA Stadium in 2025. Known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences at the world’s most iconic sporting events, Sodexo Live! will elevate hospitality services by showcasing authentic local flavors, highlighting bespoke purveyors and providing fans with an unparalleled dining experience.
Sodexo Live! will bring its renowned culinary expertise to enhance the National Bank Open’s general admission offerings, including restaurant-style concepts, that will reimagine the fan experience. New menu offerings will feature ingredients and dishes inspired by Montreal’s unique food scene, utilizing partnerships with local suppliers and artisans to infuse regional character into this refreshed dining experience.
Through this collaboration, Sodexo Live! will bolster a range of bespoke hospitality options that cater to every fan. The experience will go beyond the traditional to include signature cocktails crafted with local ingredients and so much more. Fans can expect premium hospitality environments featuring inspired fare, setting a new benchmark for this premier tennis tournament.
Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live!, expressed her enthusiasm about the collaboration: “Partnering with Tennis Canada in Montreal allows us to provide fans with a hospitality experience that mirrors the passion and vibrancy of this great city. Our team is committed to delivering a fan experience that reflects the very best of the area’s culinary scene to give visitors a taste of Montreal.”
Valérie Tétreault, Tournament Director of the National Bank Open in Montreal, added, “With Sodexo Live!’s support, we will be able to provide our fans with a world-class environment where they can enjoy both the highest level of tennis and the rich culinary heritage of Montreal. This partnership will help create a one-of-a-kind tournament experience that will enhance the guests’ time at IGA Stadium.”
Sodexo Live! is celebrated for its expertise in operating hospitality programs for renowned sports and entertainment venues worldwide, including partnerships with iconic events like the French Open, the Australian Open, the BNP Paribas Open, the Miami Open, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and more.
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About the National Bank Open presented by Rogers
The National Bank Open presented by Rogers is a world-class tournament owned and operated by Tennis Canada. In 2025, the event enters a new era with an expanded 12-day format that features a 96player main draw. As a Hologic WTA 1000 and ATP Tour Masters 1000 tournament, it will showcase the world’s top tennis players in Montreal and Toronto from July 26 to August 7. The women’s event, celebrating more than 130 years of history, will take place at IGA Stadium in Montreal. The men’s event, celebrating more than 140 years of tradition, will be held at Sobeys Stadium. The National Bank Open presented by Rogers is the third-oldest title in tennis, behind only Wimbledon and the US Open.
About Sodexo Live!
Sodexo Live! manages prestigious convention, cultural, and sporting venues and major events all over the world. With 40,000 employees and 500 sites, Sodexo Live! offers clients a range of bespoke catering, sales, and event management services, helping to transform the consumer experience into unforgettable memories. Sodexo Live! commits to unlocking customers’ full potential while favoring local communities. Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of prestigious events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.