2026 Miami Open
March 15 – March 29 UTC-5
The Miami Open presented by Itaú returns in 2026, solidifying its status as one of the most prestigious events on the tennis calendar. As the second half of the “Sunshine Double” following Indian Wells, the tournament brings together the world’s elite athletes for two weeks of high-stakes competition in South Florida.
Tournament Dates and Venue
The 2026 Miami Open is scheduled to take place from March 15 to March 29, 2026. Qualifying rounds and “Free Opening Day” begin on March 15, while the main draw action kicks off on March 17 (WTA) and March 18 (ATP).
For the seventh consecutive year, the event will be held at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The venue is renowned for its “Stadium within a Stadium” setup, featuring a premier center court built directly onto the football field, surrounded by a vibrant campus of outer courts, luxury lounges, and local culinary offerings.
Tournament Points and Prize Money
As a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, the Miami Open offers a massive rewards package.
- Ranking Points: Winners of the singles titles earn 1,000 ranking points.
- Prize Money: The total financial commitment for 2026 exceeds $18 million. In keeping with the tournament’s long-standing tradition since 2006, equal prize money is awarded to both men and women. The singles champions are expected to take home over $1.1 million each.
Provisional Schedule
- March 15–17: Qualifying Rounds and early Women’s Singles 1st Round.
- March 18–24: Early rounds through Round of 16 (Day and Evening sessions).
- March 25–26: Quarterfinals.
- March 27: Men’s Semifinals and Women’s Doubles Semifinals.
- March 28: Women’s Singles Final and Men’s Doubles Final.
- March 29: Men’s Singles Final and Women’s Doubles Final.
Defending Champions
The 2026 field is headlined by the returning victors from the 2025 edition:
- Men’s Singles: Jakub Menšík
- Women’s Singles: Aryna Sabalenka
- Men’s Doubles: Marcelo Arévalo / Mate Pavić
- Women’s Doubles: Mirra Andreeva / Diana Shnaider
Player Field
The 2026 entry list features a “stacked” lineup, including nearly the entire Top 50 of both the PIF ATP and WTA Rankings.
- Men’s Draw: Key contenders include World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and veteran Novak Djokovic.
- Women’s Draw: Heavyweights such as Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina are set to challenge Sabalenka for the title.
Champions
(To be updated upon tournament completion)
- Women’s Doubles Champions: [TBD]
- Men’s Singles Champion: [TBD]
- Women’s Singles Champion: [TBD]
- Men’s Doubles Champions: [TBD]