The Miami Open’s beautiful court colors reflect the sea and sky
Court colors connect with the unique vibe and location of the Miami Open.
Challenging weather marked the opening days of this year’s Miami Open, but grey skies and stop-start conditions did little to dull the visual impact of its stunning courts.
Laykold created Miami’s vibrant two-tone blue color scheme to reflect the sea, sky, and sizzle of the city. The specific branded colors are Oasis Blue (inner court) and Biscayne Blue (outer court).
Sports facilities work best when they connect with their surroundings and create exciting environments for players and fans. Laykold is chosen by over 50 professional events each year, and we always encourage tournaments to consider how court color can be a key part of the event experience.
Longest surface partnership in professional tennis
Laykold’s relationship with the Miami Open, which began with the tournament’s launch in 1985, remains the longest continuous surface partnership in professional tennis. Across four different venues and decades of evolution, Laykold has delivered a level of consistency that meets the demands of this elite event.
From Delray Beach in 1985, where Tim Mayotte and Martina Navratilova claimed the inaugural titles, the tournament has continually reinvented itself. It moved to Boca Raton, then to iconic Crandon Park, and ultimately to Hard Rock Stadium.
“Beyond Miami, Laykold’s influence extends across the “Sunshine Swing,” with Indian Wells also choosing Laykold. This continuity allows players to transition seamlessly between two of the biggest events outside the Grand Slams.”
The world’s biggest pop-up tournament
Today, the Miami Open is effectively the world’s largest “pop-up” tennis venue. In a matter of weeks, 27 courts are constructed at a site better known for NFL and Formula 1. It is a logistical feat that demands precision, speed, and adaptability.
At the heart of this transformation is Laykold’s ability to deliver uniformity across every court. Laykold surfaces are ten times more consistent than industry norms, ensuring players, who have only milliseconds to react after the ball bounce, can perform “in the zone” with total trust that the courts are in harmaony with their skills.
Setting the Sunshine Swing standard
Beyond Miami, Laykold’s influence extends across the “Sunshine Swing,” with Indian Wells also choosing Laykold. This continuity allows players to transition seamlessly between two of the biggest events outside the Grand Slams, reinforcing the importance of surface consistency at the highest level.
A legacy of reliability
As the 2026 edition comes to a close this weekend, the Miami Open has once again demonstrated why it remains a cornerstone of the tennis calendar. Its evolution, from Delray Beach to a global spectacle inside an NFL stadium, reflects both innovation and resilience.
Through it all, Laykold’s contribution has been constant: delivering courts that allow the world’s best players to perform at their peak, regardless of venue or the weather.