Cleveland Open 2026 Tournament Schedule and Player Field
CLEVELAND, OH — The professional tennis circuit returns to the North Coast this week as the Cleveland Open kicks off its eighth edition at the Cleveland Racquet Club. Running from February 1 through February 8, the ATP Challenger 75 event features a $100,000 prize purse and a chance for rising stars to claim 75 vital ATP ranking points.
Defending champion Colton Smith returns to lead a competitive field that includes former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic and Australian Open standout Yibing Wu. With a mix of free admission days and ticketed elite sessions, the tournament promises high-energy action for local sports fans.
Tournament Schedule
The week is packed with fan-focused events, ranging from community clinics to high-stakes evening sessions.
| Date | Events & Rounds | Highlights |
| Sat, Jan 31 | Pro-Am & Draw Party | High School Clinic (6:00 PM); Draw Party (6:00 PM) |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Qualifying Round 1 | Free Entry; Matches start at 10:00 AM |
| Mon, Feb 2 | First Round & Qual. R2 | Free Entry; Night Session begins at 6:00 PM |
| Tue, Feb 3 | First Round | Free Entry; Advantage Cleveland Day |
| Wed, Feb 4 | Second Round | Free Entry; Morning session starts at 11:00 AM |
| Thu, Feb 5 | Round of 16 | Free Day Session; Ticketed Night Session (6:00 PM) |
| Fri, Feb 6 | Quarterfinals | Free Day Session; Ticketed Night Session (6:00 PM) |
| Sat, Feb 7 | Semifinals & Doubles Final | Ticketed Session starts at 12:00 PM |
| Sun, Feb 8 | Singles Final | Ticketed Session starts at 1:00 PM |
Note: For all ticketed sessions, doors open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
2026 Player Field
The 2026 roster showcases a deep pool of international and American talent. Notable players to watch include:
- The Contenders: Sho Shimabukuro (JPN), Borna Gojo (CRO), and Bernard Tomic (AUS).
- The Americans: Defending champ Colton Smith, Stefan Kozlov, Tristan Boyer, and Kaylan Bigun.
- The International Stars: Yibing Wu (CHN), Cedrik-Marcel Stebe (GER), and Antoine Ghibaudo (FRA).
About the Cleveland Open
As the city’s only professional men’s tennis tournament, the Cleveland Open has become a vital stepping stone for the world’s best. Tournament alumni include current Top 100 stars like Sebastian Korda and Brandon Nakashima.
This year, the event continues its partnership with Advantage Cleveland, a non-profit dedicated to providing youth in urban areas with tennis and educational programming.