Red Bull BassLine returns to the Wiener Stadthalle on October 23, 2026, bringing its fast-paced, music-driven tennis format back to the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The exhibition event blends traditional tie-break tennis with festival energy, featuring live DJ beats and interactive fan voting.
Format and Fan Interaction
Red Bull BassLine strips away the traditional silence of the tennis court. The tournament relies on a short tie-break format played as a best-of-three, where players need just five points to claim a set. Six tennis professionals compete across two teams, while spectators influence the matchups by voting on group-stage pairings through an interactive system. DJ sets replace court-side quiet, creating an entertainment-heavy live atmosphere in the venue.
The Impact of Domi’s Double
Tactical adjustments play a major role in the exhibition, notably through a feature called “Domi’s Double.” Named after Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem, the rule allows players to signal for a high-stakes shift during a match. When activated, both points for the subsequent rally go to the winner of that single point, regardless of which player triggered the hand signal. Because sets require only five points, the mechanic introduces immediate volatility.
“The new rule adaptation makes it even more exciting, because a match can turn around even from an almost hopeless situation,” Thiem noted regarding the mechanic. “Even if you’re far behind, you still have the chance to come back and turn the match around. That makes Red Bull BassLine even more unpredictable – and that’s what I find really cool.”
Event Details and Next Steps
The event takes place on October 23, 2026, in Vienna.
