2026 Bad Homburg Open: Schedule, Players, Prize Money, and Broadcast Times
The WTA Tour’s grass-court swing continues with one of the most exciting events of the summer: the 2026 Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt. Running alongside the Eastbourne Open, this premium WTA 500 event serves as a vital tune-up tournament for players preparing for the historic grass courts of Wimbledon.
Once a WTA 250 event, Bad Homburg is hosting its third tournament at the elevated 500 level. This year’s competition features a star-studded lineup that includes multiple Grand Slam champions, rising teenage superstars, and legendary names.
The Historic Venue: Kurpark Bad Homburg
The tournament takes place at the TC Bad Homburg, located in the elegant spa town of Bad Homburg, Germany, just outside of Frankfurt. The venue holds deep historical significance for the sport; in 1876, the very first tennis court in continental Europe was built in Bad Homburg’s Kurpark.
In 2019, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) decided to invest heavily in the grass-court season to better prepare players for Wimbledon. This led to the creation of the Bad Homburg Open, with German tennis icon Angelique Kerber stepping in as the tournament ambassador and sporting director. The pristine grass courts here are designed to replicate the exact playing conditions, speed, and bounce found at Wimbledon.
2026 Match Schedule and Important Dates
The 2026 tournament kicks off with singles qualifying matches on Saturday, June 20, followed immediately by main-draw action. The tournament concludes on Saturday, June 27, giving the players a brief window to travel to London before Wimbledon begins.
Singles Tournament Schedule
- First Round: Sunday, June 21 & Monday, June 22
- Second Round: Tuesday, June 23 & Wednesday, June 24
- Quarterfinals: Thursday, June 25
- Semifinals: Friday, June 26
- Final: Saturday, June 27 (Not before 1:30 p.m. local time)
Doubles Tournament Schedule
- First Round: Sunday, June 21 to Tuesday, June 23
- Quarterfinals: Wednesday, June 24 & Thursday, June 25
- Semifinals: Friday, June 26
- Final: Saturday, June 27 (Beginning at 11:00 a.m. local time)
Draw Size and Top Players to Watch
The 2026 Bad Homburg Open features a compact but highly competitive 28-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw. Because it is a 28-player draw, the top four seeded players receive a first-round bye, automatically moving into the second round.
The field is incredibly deep, with 19 direct entries all ranked inside the world’s top 30 of the PIF WTA Rankings.
Top 10 Headliners
- (3) Iga Swiatek: The World No. 3 and multi-time Grand Slam champion made the final in Bad Homburg last year and is looking to secure her first grass title.
- (5) Mirra Andreeva: The teenage phenom is making her highly anticipated grass-court seasonal debut.
- (8) Elina Svitolina: The experienced Ukrainian is searching for her first deep run to the quarterfinals at this particular venue.
- (10) Karolina Muchova: The versatile Czech player brings her excellent slice and net game to the German grass.
Featured Main Draw Players
Other dangerous top-20 players in the mix include Naomi Osaka, Linda Noskova, Ekaterina Alexandrova, young American prospect Iva Jovic, and the 2024 Bad Homburg champion Diana Shnaider.
Wild Cards
The tournament organizers handed out four exciting wild cards for the 2026 edition:
- Venus Williams: The legendary seven-time Grand Slam singles champion is playing her first singles match since Madrid. Following Bad Homburg, she plans to head to London to partner with her sister, Serena Williams, in the Wimbledon doubles draw.
- Zheng Qinwen: The powerful top-tier star joins the field to maximize her grass-court preparation.
- Eva Lys: The local German fan favorite.
- Alexandra Eala: The rising star looking to make a big impact on a major stage.
Withdrawals and Changes
A few key players had to pull out of the event due to injuries. Elena Rybakina, Sorana Cirstea (knee), Hailey Baptiste (knee), and Cristina Bucsa (wrist) all withdrew before the tournament began. As a result, China’s Wang Xinyu moved directly into the main draw to fill the vacant spot.
A Look Back at the Defending Champions
In the 2025 edition, American star Jessica Pegula took home the singles trophy. After suffering an early exit in Berlin the week before, Pegula found her rhythm in Bad Homburg. She battled through tough three-set matches against Emma Navarro and Linda Noskova in the earlier rounds. In the final, Pegula defeated Iga Swiatek 6-4, 7-5 in 1 hour and 46 minutes to win her second career grass-court title. However, Pegula is not returning to defend her crown this year.
In the 2025 doubles draw, the unseeded pair of Guo Hanyu and Alexandra Panova secured the title. They staged a stunning comeback against the No. 2 seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez, winning the match 4-6, 7-6(4), [10-5] to claim their second WTA 500 title as a team.
Prize Money and WTA Ranking Points
The 2026 Bad Homburg Open features a total prize pool of approximately €1.049 million (around $1.21 million USD). Along with financial rewards, players compete for crucial PIF WTA ranking points, with a maximum of 500 points going to the champions.
Singles Prize Money and Points Breakdown
| Round | Prize Money (Euros) | WTA Ranking Points |
| Champion | €161,310 | 500 |
| Finalist | €99,565 | 325 |
| Semifinalist | €57,395 | 195 |
| Quarterfinalist | €30,435 | 108 |
| Second Round | €15,690 | 60 |
| First Round | €11,309 | 1 |
In the doubles category, the championship team will split €53,510 and receive 500 ranking points, while the runners-up will take home €32,520 and 325 ranking points.
Official Broadcast and Streaming Guide (Germany)
For tennis fans looking to catch every match live from Germany, the tournament features extensive television and online streaming coverage split between Eurosport and Sky Sport.
| Match Day | Eurosport (Linear TV) | Eurosport (Streaming*) | Sky Sport (Linear TV) | Sky Sport (Streaming*) |
| Sunday, June 21 | NB 5:30 p.m. (1 match) | NB 5:30 p.m. (1 match) | All Centre Court matches | All tournament matches |
| Monday, June 22 | From NB 3:30 p.m. (2 matches) | All Centre Court matches | All Centre Court matches | All tournament matches |
| Tuesday, June 23 | From NB 3:30 p.m. (2 matches) | All Centre Court matches | All Centre Court matches | All tournament matches |
| Wednesday, June 24 | From NB 3:30 p.m. (2 matches) | All Centre Court matches | All Centre Court matches | All tournament matches |
| Thursday, June 25 | From NB 3:30 p.m. (2 matches) | All Centre Court matches | All Centre Court matches | All tournament matches |
| Friday, June 26 | From NB 1:00 p.m. (Both Semifinals) | From NB 1:00 p.m. (Both Semifinals) | From NB 1:00 p.m. (Both Semifinals) | All tournament matches |
| Saturday, June 27 | NB 1:30 p.m. (Singles Final) | NB 1:30 p.m. (Singles Final) | NB 1:30 p.m. (Singles Final) | All tournament matches |
Note on Streaming: Eurosport streaming options are fully available online via HBO Max and Discovery+. Sky Sport Streaming offers coverage across all active match courts for the entire week.