SEPT 19 - 21, 2025 | SAN FRANCISCO
Young tennis enthusiasts will have a rare chance to share the court with some of the top men’s professional tennis players as ballkids at the eighth edition of the Laver Cup taking place at Chase Center in San Francisco from September 19–21, 2025.
Kids between 12-16 years of age can register from Thursday May 22 at www.lavercup.com/ballkids for the Laver Cup San Francisco Ballkid Tryouts presented by UBS. Registration closes on Thursday May 29 with the tryouts taking place on Saturday June 21 at Goldman Tennis Center and Sunday June 22 at California Tennis Club.
The 90-minute ballkid tryout sessions will be run by a team of qualified tennis coaches who will assess the kids on vital ballkid skills including agility, coordination, balance, speed, endurance and teamwork.
From the tryouts a team of 24 ballkids will be selected to share the iconic black Laver Cup court with tennis stars including Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton and Joao Fonseca.
“A Laver Cup mission is to inspire the next generation and leave a lasting legacy in every city we visit,” said Laver Cup CEO Steve Zacks.
“Our ballkid program is a fantastic opportunity for young people from all backgrounds. They get to take part in the tryouts – an engaging, exciting and memorable experience in itself – with the possibility of being part of the official Laver Cup 2025 Ballkid Team.”
The children selected for the final Laver Cup San Francisco Ballkid Team will participate in comprehensive training sessions designed to prepare them for their important role at Chase Center. The program will cover all key ballkid responsibilities—from ball retrieval and on-court etiquette, to working seamlessly with players and officials—ensuring they’re ready to perform their duties with confidence.
“Ballkids play a vital role in helping matches run smoothly and professionally,” said Laver Cup Ballkid Manager Troy Rondeau.
“Beyond strong ball-handling skills and a basic understanding of tennis scoring, we’re looking for young people who are great communicators and bring a positive, can-do attitude to the court.”
Laver Cup partner UBS will once again be supporting the Ballkid Journey.
“As part of our broader partnership with the Laver Cup, we are delighted to support the 2025 Ballkids program and inspire the next generation of tennis fans and players. UBS Global Brand Ambassador Roger Federer began his remarkable career as a ball boy, which is a testament to the opportunity the program provides for passionate young tennis fans to get up close to the craft of tennis,” said Lauren Gorsche, Regional Director, UBS Wealth Management West Region.
How to Apply:
Aspiring ballkids interested in applying for the Laver Cup San Francisco Ballkid Tryouts presented by UBS should visit www.lavercup.com/ballkids and complete the online registration from 10:00 AM (PT) on Thursday May 22 when registration opens.
Applicants should select one of the two tryout locations below. They only need to participate in one session which will be assigned to them based on the number of applicants for each tryout.
Saturday June 21
Goldman Tennis Center
Session 1 –10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Session 2 –12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Sunday June 22
California Tennis Club
Session 1 –10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Session 2 –12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration is free. Tryout participant numbers are limited. If demand for the tryouts exceeds capacity, applicants will be randomly selected to participate.
Registration closes on Thursday May 29 at 5:00 PM (PT). Applicants will be notified of their selection status for the tryouts on Thursday June 5.
Named in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the Laver Cup pits six of the best men’s players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the World over three days of intense team competition.
With San Francisco set to host its first-ever Laver Cup, and Chase Center – home of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, and the Golden State Valkyries – welcoming tennis for the first time, anticipation for top-level men’s pro tennis to return to the Bay Area is high.
Tickets are being sold via Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of Chase Center.For further updates on player announcements, event updates, special offers and more, fans are encouraged to register as a Laver Cup Insider.
