This week in Monaco was rich in news about sports. So here is a brief overview of the most interesting pieces of news in one digest.
Clay, Courage, and Cutting-Edge: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2025 Serves a New Era
In this shimmering corner of the Mediterranean, where the sea and the clay of the Monte-Carlo Country Club come together, tennis is stepping into a new era.
Last Thursday evening, amid the surroundings of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, tournament director David Massey unveiled in front of HelloMonaco and the press an ambitious vision for next month’s clash of titans, Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2025.
Prince Albert II celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Louis II Stadium
The Sovereign attended an official ceremony in the Salon d’Honneur VIP area at the Louis II Stadium on 4 February to celebrate the 40th birthday of the stadium. The ceremony was attended by those who helped build and develop the stadium, which was inaugurated on 25 January 1985 by Prince Rainier III. For four decades, the Louis II Stadium has hosted the Principality’s biggest sporting events.
Monaco to Florence in a Flash: Air Corsica’s Mediterranean Shortcut via Nice Airport
Starting June 27, 2025, Monaco travellers will for the first time be able to fly directly between Nice and Florence, thanks to Air Corsica’s new route.
Operated twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, this service marks a significant step in connecting two iconic Mediterranean regions, with flights aboard the state-of-the-art ATR72-600 aircraft.
Sore Legs, Fastest Times— Who in The Monaco Run Smashed Records Again… in Spades!
Monaco’s streets have once again proven to be a breeding ground for record-breaking performances. On a crisp Sunday morning, athletes from across Europe and beyond took advantage of the Principality’s fast and flat course, setting new benchmarks in the 5km and 10km races of Monaco Run.
Monaco’s Team Malizia guided by Pierre Casiraghi are getting ready for a big start at the Admiral’s Cup
The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) is set to write a new chapter in its sporting history as it prepares to compete for the first time in the Admiral’s Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing competitions. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), the event will take place from 17th July to 1st August 2025, in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
Created in 1957 and often referred to as the “Unofficial World Cup of Offshore Racing”, the Admiral’s Cup makes its grand return after an absence of over two decades with the last edition taking place in 2003. The competition attracts the world’s elite sailors for a demanding series of inshore and offshore races, including the legendary Rolex Fastnet Race.
