2026 Libéma Open

The grass-court swing of the professional tennis calendar is brief, intense, and deeply traditional. Serving as one of the definitive launching pads for this surface shift is the Libéma Open.

Held annually in the scenic surroundings of Rosmalen, near ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands, this combined ATP and WTA 250 event offers players an ideal bridge from the heavy clay of Roland Garros to the lightning-fast lawns of Wimbledon. As the 35th edition of this historic tournament unfolds in 2026, it promises top-tier competition, elite players, and a fan-friendly festival atmosphere.

Here is your comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the 2026 Libéma Open, spanning dates, player fields, historical context, and essential visitor details.

1. Dates, Venue, and Tournament Basics

The 2026 Libéma Open officially takes place from June 8 to June 14, 2026, with qualifying rounds kicking off right before the main action.

• The Venue: The entire tournament is played on the beautiful outdoor lawns of Autotron Rosmalen. The venue transforms into a premier tennis village every summer, attracting over 62,000 spectators across the week.
• The Surface: Natural grass. Fast-paced, low-bouncing, and physically demanding, grass courts favor aggressive baseliners, strong servers, and sharp net players.
• Tournament Status: It features a simultaneous men’s ATP 250 draw (28 singles / 16 doubles) and women’s WTA 250 draw (32 singles / 16 doubles).

2. A Quick Look Back: Libéma Open History

The tournament’s roots stretch back to 1989, when it debuted as an eight-player test event. That inaugural title was captured by Miloslav Mečíř, the 1988 Olympic gold medalist. By 1990, the event joined the newly minted ATP Tour, standing out uniquely as the only professional grass-court tournament on the European mainland.

Recognizing its growing appeal, organizers added women’s singles and doubles draws in 1996, with German star Anke Huber claiming the first female singles crown.

Over the years, the tournament has gone by several monkers due to sponsorship shifts—including the Heineken Trophy, Ordina Open, UNICEF Open, Topshelf Open, and RICOH Open—before adopting its current name, the Libéma Open, in 2018.

A crucial scheduling shift occurred in 2015. Prior to that, the tournament was played the week immediately preceding Wimbledon. Since 2015, it has occupied the week directly following Roland Garros, giving players a critical extra week to find their “grass-court legs.”

Past Legends & Champions

The honor roll at Rosmalen boasts some of the finest names in tennis history:

• International Icons: Lleyton Hewitt, Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin, and Daniil Medvedev.
• Dutch Heroes: Richard Krajicek, Sjeng Schalken, Michaëlla Krajicek, Tallon Griekspoor, and Tim van Rijthoven.

3. The 2026 Provisional Schedule & Match Times

The tennis park opens its gates daily at 10:00 AM. From Monday through Friday, fans can expect a packed slate, featuring at least four high-profile matches daily on Center Court alongside rolling action on the outside courts.

The schedule moves intentionally toward championship weekend:

Date	Session / Phase	Featured Matches
Saturday, June 6	Qualifying	Early-round knockouts for main draw spots
Sunday, June 7	Qualifying	Final qualification rounds
Mon, June 8 – Fri, June 12	Main Draw	Singles Rounds of 32, 16, Quarterfinals & Early Doubles
Saturday, June 13	Semifinals & Doubles Finals	Men’s & Women’s Singles Semifinals Men’s & Women’s Doubles Finals
Sunday, June 14	Singles Championship Sunday	12:00 PM: Women’s Singles Final Not before 2:30 PM: Men’s Singles Final

4. Stars to Watch: The 2026 Player Field

The tournament regularly pulls in a balanced mixture of Top 10 heavyweights, grass-court specialists, and surging local favorites.

Gentlemen’s Singles (ATP)

The men’s side features incredible depth, headlined by Canadian powerhouse Félix Auger-Aliassime and former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev. Home fans will have plenty to cheer for with top-ranked Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor (a former champion here) and tactical veteran Botic van de Zandschulp in the mix.

• Top Contenders: Félix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev, Arthur Fils, Cameron Norrie, Ugo Humbert.
• Dangerous Threats: Denis Shapovalov, Adrian Mannarino (always lethal on grass), Hubert Hurkacz, and Belgian young gun Alexander Blockx.
• See complete entry list.

Ladies’ Singles (WTA)

The women’s field is incredibly competitive, led by the precise hitting of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Denmark’s Clara Tauson. Returning champion Elise Mertens will look to defend her crown against a highly versatile international lineup.

• Top Contenders: Ekaterina Alexandrova, Clara Tauson, Elise Mertens, Emma Navarro.
• Players to Watch: Anastasia Potapova, Dayana Yastremska, Barbora Krejcikova, and multi-surface threat Paula Badosa. Local fans will also keep a close eye on Suzan Lamens, while Southeast Asian tennis fans will be tracking Indonesia’s rising star, Janice Tjen.
• See complete women’s entry list.

5. 2026 Prize Money and Ranking Points

The total combined prize pool across both tours is highly lucrative. For 2026, the overall financial commitment sits at a base of €965,000. Because the formal 2026 round-by-round breakdown is still being finalized by the tours, the baseline distributions are modeled below to give a clear picture of how earnings scale as players go deep into the tournament.

Note on Equity: In modern tennis structure, the ATP and WTA distribute payouts differently based on total tour-specific financial pools. Approximately 80% of an individual tour’s pool goes to singles players, with 20% reserved for the doubles field.

Projected Singles Prize Money & Points

Round Reached	ATP Prize Money (€)	ATP Points	WTA Prize Money (€)	WTA Points
Winner	€107,490	250	€31,565	250
Runner-up	€62,720	165	€18,685	163
Semifinalist	€36,870	100	€10,410	98
Quarterfinalist	€21,385	50	€6,608	54
Round of 16	€12,420	25	€4,040	30
Round of 32	€7,580	0	€2,890	1

Projected Doubles Prize Money (Per Team)

Round Reached	ATP Payout (€)	WTA Payout (€)
Winners	€37,400	€11,480
Finalists	€20,090	€6,460
Semifinalists	€11,750	€3,435
Quarterfinalists	€6,560	€2,185
Opening Round	€3,870	€1,320

6. Travel and Logistics: Getting to Autotron Rosmalen

Autotron Rosmalen is highly accessible, situated centrally within the Benelux region. Plan your travel with these straightforward options:

1. Driving by Car

If you are commuting by car, the venue is simple to find. Keep an eye out for the yellow ANWB traffic signs marked “Autotron” on the major A2 and A59 motorways.

• Average Drive Time: Autotron is roughly a comfortable one-hour drive from major hubs including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Apeldoorn, Venlo, Roermond, Bergen op Zoom, and even Antwerp (Belgium).
• Parking: There is ample parking capacity on-site. Visitors are strongly encouraged to purchase a digital parking ticket online ahead of time to skip morning entry queues.

2. Public Transport

If you prefer trains and buses, the Netherlands’ excellent public transit infrastructure has you covered:

• From ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: Hop directly onto bus number 90, which drops passengers off right near the Autotron complex.
• From Rosmalen Station: You can easily grab a local train taxi directly to the venue gates.

7. How to Watch: Broadcast and Streaming Guide

Can’t make it to the Netherlands in person? You can catch world-class grass tennis from home. Comprehensive global coverage is split cleanly by tour:

• Watching the Men (ATP): The premier destination for all ATP matches is Tennis TV, the official live streaming service of the ATP Tour. It offers live court selection, multi-court viewing, and full on-demand replays.
• Watching the Women (WTA): WTA matches are broadcast internationally through regional rightsholders (such as Tennis Channel in the US, Sky Sports in the UK/Germany, and BeIN Sports across various global markets).
• Local Domestic Coverage: In the Netherlands, local sports networks and national broadcasters provide daily live tournament feeds, especially focusing on Center Court and local Dutch athletes.