Puerto Rico's beloved tennis player Mónica Puig is returning to the court for an exhibition match against multi-champion Venus Williams, and the match will be held in Puerto Rico.
La Batalla de Leyendas: Williams vs Puig will be a full entertainment event with activities before the match and a closing musical show by Pedro Capó and Nío García. Here is everything you need to know.
When and where the match is
The match is this Friday, Sept. 15, at 8:00 p.m., at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot.
The doors of the Choliseo will open at 6:30 p.m. so that ticket holders can enjoy pre-match entertainment with visual and experiential activations.
Outside the Choliseo, there will be entertainment for all ages starting at 5:00 p.m. There you can enjoy interactive games, prizes and raffles in a festive atmosphere with music and fun.
Live broadcast on TV and at La Placita
The match will be broadcast on television and some streaming services, so you have options for watching it even if you were not able to buy tickets.
On television, you can watch the match live on Telemundo Puerto Rico.
If you don't have a TV nearby and you're out in Santurce, you can watch the live broadcast on the large billboard from bMedia located at the Placita de Santurce.
There will also be streaming online through Canela TV. All broadcasts will begin at 8:00 p.m., as they are live.
Closing with Pedro Capó and Nío García
What better way to close out an event at the Choliseo than a concert? After the match ends and the awards are presented, the lights of the Choli will go down and the stage will come alive for a concert by Pedro Capó and Nío García.
The show will be in a 360-degree format, so that everyone in the Coliseo can see the stage clearly from wherever they are seated.
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Mónica and Venus in Puerto Rico
This is the first time U.S. tennis player Venus Williams has visited the Island, and Puig will be her companion throughout the trip. The players will take part in several activities before the match, including youth tennis clinics at the Riviera Tennis Center, a reception with government leaders at Fortaleza and a corporate lunch at the Hotel Condado Vanderbilt.
Before the match begins, they will take part in a private meet-and-greet with some fans, sponsors and celebrities attending the event.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are on sale at Ticketera, but you should move quickly because few remain and they are only in the upper-level seats. You can also purchase them directly at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico box office.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
