2026 Transylvania Open
January 31 – February 7 EET
The WTA Tour returns to the heart of Romania this February for the sixth edition of the Transylvania Open powered by Kaufland. As one of the most beloved stops on the indoor hard-court circuit, the tournament has quickly established a reputation for its electrifying atmosphere and high-caliber competition. This year, the stakes are higher than ever as a mix of Grand Slam champions, local heroes, and rising stars converge in Cluj-Napoca to battle for the title.
Tournament Venue and Dates
The 2026 Transylvania Open will take place from February 1 to February 7, 2026. The event is hosted at the prestigious BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a venue renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and passionate crowd. Matches will be contested on indoor hard courts (Courtsol), providing a fast and consistent surface that favors aggressive baseliners and big servers alike.
Stars to Watch
The 2026 draw is headlined by a compelling group of athletes, led by top seed Emma Raducanu. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, enters the tournament ranked No. 29 in the world and remains a massive draw for the Romanian public due to her family ties to the country. Interestingly, Raducanu arrives in Cluj following a recent split from her coach, Francisco Roig, adding a layer of intrigue to her performance as she seeks to find her rhythm early in the season.
Local fans will have plenty to cheer for with two Romanians seeded in the top three:
- Jaqueline Cristian (No. 2 seed): Ranked No. 35, Cristian is in peak form and looking to claim her first WTA singles title on home soil.
- Sorana Cîrstea (No. 3 seed): The veteran Romanian star (No. 41) has announced that 2026 will be her final season on the professional tour, making this appearance in Cluj an emotional farewell to her home fans.
Other notable contenders include defending champion Anastasia Potapova (No. 5 seed), who looks to replicate her 2025 success, and former world No. 1 Karolína Plíšková, who enters the main draw as a dangerous wildcard.
Tournament Details and Seeded Players
The tournament is a WTA 250 event featuring a 32-player singles main draw and a 16-team doubles draw. The total financial commitment for the 2026 edition stands at $283,347.
Top 8 Seeded Players:
- Emma Raducanu (GBR) – Rank: 29
- Jaqueline Cristian (ROU) – Rank: 35
- Sorana Cîrstea (ROU) – Rank: 41
- Xinyu Wang (CHN) – Rank: 46
- Anastasia Potapova (AUT) – Rank: 55
- Antonia Ruzic (CRO) – Rank: 65
- Olga Danilovic (SRB) – Rank: 69
- Anna Bondar (HUN) – Rank: 74
Prize Money and Points Distribution
The tournament offers significant ranking points and financial rewards across both the singles and doubles competitions:
Singles Prize Money
| Round | Prize Money | Ranking Points |
| Winner | $37,390 | 250 pt |
| Final | $22,125 | 163 pt |
| Semifinals | $12,331 | 98 pt |
| Quarterfinals | $7,025 | 54 pt |
| Round of 16 | $4,600 | 30 pt |
| Round of 32 | $3,205 | 1 pt |
Doubles Prize Money
| Round | Prize Money | Ranking Points |
| Winner | $13,600 | 250 pt |
| Final | $7,650 | 163 pt |
| Semifinals | $4,390 | 98 pt |
| Quarterfinals | $2,620 | 54 pt |
| Round of 16 | $2,020 | 1 pt |
As the indoor season heats up, the Transylvania Open promises a week of high-octane tennis, emotional farewells, and the potential for a home-grown champion to lift the trophy in Cluj-Napoca.