2026 Bitpanda Hamburg Open Tennis Schedule (Provisional)

The European clay-court swing reaches its grand crescendo at the historic Am Rothenbaum Tennis Center for the 120th edition of the Bitpanda Hamburg Open. Taking place from May 16 to May 23, 2026, this prestigious ATP 500 tournament occupies a vital slot on the international tennis calendar. Acting as the ultimate proving ground right before the world’s elite descend upon Paris for Roland Garros, Hamburg presents a unique, heavy clay-court challenge at sea level.

Operating under the tournament motto “It all adds up in Hamburg,” the provisional schedule maps out eight days of intensive tennis across three distinct match courts: the iconic Centre Court (famed for its state-of-the-art retractable “spider-web” roof), Court M1, and Court M2. Because the 32-player singles draw does not feature first-round byes for top-seeded players, superstars like Félix Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton, and late entry Alex de Minaur must strike early, meaning high-octane main draw tennis begins much earlier in the week than standard tour events.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of what fans can expect day by day at Rothenbaum.

The Opening Weekend: Qualifying Drama and Main Draw Spark (May 16–17)

The tournament officially bursts into life on Saturday, May 16, at 11:00 AM with Singles Qualifying Round 1 (RQ1). Spread evenly across Centre Court, M1, and M2, the qualifying weekend is a cutthroat battleground where hungry up-and-comers and lower-ranked veterans claw for a spot in the main draw. Notable local junior talents such as Mika Petkovic, Max Schönhaus, and Niels McDonald will get their first taste of senior ATP-level intensity under the watchful eye of German national head coach Michael Kohlmann.

On Sunday, May 17, the stakes multiply. Action shifts slightly to an 11:30 AM start time. The morning begins with the high-stakes Singles Qualifying Round 2 (RQ2), where winners guarantee their place in the tournament proper. Following the early qualifying duels, Court M1 and M2 will pivot to the opening rounds of the Doubles Qualifying brackets.

The primary highlight of Sunday, however, takes place on Centre Court. Not before 1:30 PM, the tournament transitions directly into the Singles Main Draw Round 1 (R1). This immediate transition guarantees premium tennis for weekend ticket holders right out of the gate.

The Early Week: Round 1 and “German Tennis Day” (May 18–19)

Monday, May 18, marks the official start of the working week but the intensity only heightens with a strict focus on the Singles Main Draw Round 1. Starting at 12:00 PM, Centre Court and Court M1 will run consecutive, back-to-back R1 matches. Monday also marks the introduction of the evening session at Rothenbaum, with a marquee Main Draw match scheduled on Centre Court not before 18:00 (6:00 PM). Off the court, this day is designated as “German Tennis Day.” Despite the unfortunate late injury withdrawal of local icon Alexander Zverev, the tournament will transform into a sea of black, red, and gold as wildcard veterans like Jan-Lennard Struff and 17-year-old phenom Justin Engel look to electrify the home crowd.

On Tuesday, May 19, the schedule expands into a massive multi-court logistical showcase. While Centre Court acts as the focal point for the conclusion of Singles Round 1 (including another highly anticipated 18:00 evening session match), Court M1 introduces the Main Draw Doubles action beginning at 11:00 AM. Simultaneously, Court M2 serves as an absolute workhorse venue, cramming in the remainder of Singles Round 1 before seamlessly transitioning into the first set of Singles Round 2 (R2) matches by the afternoon.

Midweek Transition: Round of 16 and Quarterfinal Thursday (May 20–21)

By Wednesday, May 20, the tournament fields are halved, and the battle for the newly designed Rothenbaum trophy tightens. Starting at 12:00 PM, Centre Court is exclusively dedicated to the blockbuster matchups of Singles Main Draw Round 2, culminating in the final Round of 16 match not before 18:00. Court M1 mirrors this intensity with its own slate of singles R2 matches before giving way to elite doubles action. Court M2 becomes a paradise for doubles purists, hosting three consecutive Main Draw Doubles Round 1 matches starting from 11:00 AM.

Thursday, May 21, is affectionately known to tennis aficionados as “Super Thursday.” This is the day of the Quarterfinals (QF). The schedule simplifies structurally but amplifies in drama. Centre Court becomes an exclusive singles colosseum starting at 12:00 PM, hosting three straight quarterfinal matches during the day, and the fourth and final spot determined during the evening session (not before 18:00). For fans holding ground passes, Court M1 is the place to be, showcasing four consecutive, high-speed Doubles Quarterfinal matches.

Championship Countdown: Semifinals and Finals (May 22–23)

The business end of the tournament takes center stage on Friday, May 22. The action starts on Centre Court at 11:30 AM with back-to-back Doubles Semifinals (SF), determining which pairs will play for the ultimate prize. Once the doubles finalists are decided, the singles giants take over. The first Singles Semifinal will hit the dirt not before 15:30 (3:30 PM), followed directly by the second semifinal showdown not before 17:30 (5:30 PM). With the damp Northern German evening air traditionally making court conditions slower and heavier, these late matches will heavily test the physical conditioning and baseline grit of the remaining title contenders.

The event reaches its spectacular climax on Saturday, May 23. The final day of the 120th edition kicks off at 11:30 AM on Centre Court with the Doubles Final, where the championship duo will claim their crowns. Finally, not before 14:30 (2:30 PM), the two best singles players of the week will step out under the Hamburg sky for the Singles Final, battling to carve their names into the storied history of Am Rothenbaum.

2026 Bitpanda Hamburg Open Official Provisional Schedule Table

Key: RQ1/RQ2 = Qualifying Rounds 1 & 2; R1/R2 = Main Draw Rounds 1 & 2; QF = Quarterfinals; SF = Semifinals. Schedule subject to adjustments by the ATP tournament referee based on weather conditions and match lengths.