Guide · Comparison · Mutua Madrid Open

VIP Box or VIP Ticket at a Tennis Tournament: What's the Difference?

The most frequent question we receive at EnjoyVIP: "What is the difference between booking a private box and getting a VIP pass?" The answer is not simply about price — it is about experience, privacy, management and who each option is right for.

This guide explains it plainly: what each option includes, how they differ, and how to decide which is right for you, your company or your group.

The Two Main VIP Experience Options in Tennis

What Is a VIP Box: Everything You Need to Know

A VIP box is a private, enclosed space within the tournament venue, accessed directly from inside the stadium or via an exclusive VIP corridor. The space belongs entirely to your group — no strangers, no queues, no interruptions.

At the Mutua Madrid Open, the boxes on the Centre Court (Manolo Santana) are the most sought-after: direct frontal view of the court, optimal height, accessed from the VIP corridor. Boxes on Court 3 (Arantxa Sánchez Vicario) also exist for smaller groups or more intimate events.

The box always includes DO&CO catering throughout the day, VIP Club access for all guests and a personalised service. The menu, extras and any special requirements are coordinated in advance with EnjoyVIP.

What Is a VIP Pass: the Option for Small Groups

A VIP pass (or hospitality pass) gives individual access to the tournament's VIP Club. The holder enjoys the same access to DO&CO catering, exclusive zones and networking as a private box attendee — but without the private space and without the closed-group experience.

It is the ideal option for:

• Attending alone or as a couple (partner, individual client, companion)
• Groups of 2 to 4 people who do not need a private space
• Companies that want to give individual clients or employees a VIP experience as a personal gift
• Tennis fans who want to experience the tournament at the highest level without the commitment of an entire box

The Key Differences, Point by Point

Privacy

The box is 100% private: only the people you invite are there. The VIP pass gives access to shared VIP Club areas alongside other hospitality attendees. If discretion or the privacy of conversations matters — for instance, in a commercial setting with a key strategic client — the box is the only appropriate option.

Personalisation

In a box you can personalise the menu, add corporate branding, design the welcome, arrange gifts and manage timings entirely as you see fit. With a VIP pass, the experience is the tournament's standard offering — very good, but without scope for personalisation.

Cost Per Person

A VIP box carries a fixed cost for the entire space (irrespective of how many guests attend, within capacity). The per-person cost falls as the box fills up. A VIP pass has a fixed per-person price. For groups of more than 6–8 people, the box is generally the better value per attendee.

Networking

Paradoxically, a VIP Club pass offers more opportunities for spontaneous networking: you are in a shared space with other executives and prominent figures. A private box provides total privacy but limits contact with the rest of the VIP Club attendees — though you are always free to step out into the Club whenever you like.

When to Choose a Box and When to Choose a VIP Pass

• VIP Box: company with more than 6 guests, commercial action with key clients, need for privacy, desire for personalisation and branding, or simply wanting the most exclusive experience possible.
• VIP Club Pass: individual attendance or a couple, groups of 2–4 people, a VIP gift for individual employees or clients, or when open networking is a key objective.