2026 Cincinnati Open
August 8 – August 23 UTC-4
The Cincinnati Open stands as one of the most prestigious events on the global tennis calendar. As a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament, it represents the highest tier of professional tennis outside of the Grand Slams.
Founded in 1899, this historic event is the nation’s longest-running professional tennis tournament still played in its city of origin. Decades before the first Indy 500, baseball’s first World Series, or golf’s Masters, the world’s best players were already traveling to Ohio to compete. Today, the tournament welcomes over 200,000 passionate fans in person and broadcasts to more than 126 million viewers across 192 global markets.
Whether you are a seasoned tennis enthusiast planning your annual pilgrimage or a first-time visitor looking to experience world-class sports entertainment, this comprehensive, evergreen guide provides everything you need to know about the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
Tournament Dates and Venue
The 2026 Cincinnati Open will take place over a multi-week stretch from August 8 to August 23, 2026.
The home of the tournament is the legendary Lindner Family Tennis Center located in Mason, Ohio, roughly 30 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati.
Following a massive, multi-year $260 million campus transformation completed ahead of recent editions, the venue stands as a true marvel of modern sports architecture. Developed in partnership with the City of Mason, Warren County, and the State of Ohio, the facility offers an elevated experience for players and fans alike.
Upgrades to the Transformed Campus Include:
- Reimagined Stadiums: Fully updated seating bowls, pristine video boards, and expanded shaded areas on major show courts.
- The Brand-New Clubhouse: A state-of-the-art facility featuring elite amenities, private locker rooms, and high-performance recovery areas for the players.
- Sunken Courts: Additional lower-profile match courts built directly into the landscape to offer fans intimate, 360-degree sightlines just feet away from the action.
- Park-like Landscaping: Beautiful green spaces, open-air plazas, and water features designed to keep fans comfortable between intense matches.
The facility features 31 total courts, with nine designated as competitive match venues (anchored by P&G Center Court and Grandstand Court), allowing fans to catch continuous tennis action from morning until late into the night.
Provisional Match Schedule
The 2026 tournament features an expanded structure, allowing for deeper draws and a smoother distribution of matches across 23 distinct ticketed sessions.
- See the full schedule on the official website.
- View draws, order of play, practice schedules, etc. in the Score Center.
Please note: All sessions, start times, and rounds of play are subject to change without warning. The complete match schedule and official timing for the 2026 finals will be finalized by tournament officials at a later date.
| Date | Session Number & Type | Session Start Time | Scheduled Round of Play |
| Tuesday, Aug. 11 | Session 1: Day | 10:30 am | Qualifying Rounds |
| Wednesday, Aug. 12 | Session 2: Day | 11:00 am | Qualifying Rounds |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | Session 3: Day Session 4: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | First Round First Round |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | Session 5: Day Session 6: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | First Round First Round |
| Saturday, Aug. 15 | Session 7: Day Session 8: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | First Round / Second Round Second Round |
| Sunday, Aug. 16 | Session 9: Day Session 10: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | Second Round Second Round |
| Monday, Aug. 17 | Session 11: Day Session 12: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | Third Round Third Round |
| Tuesday, Aug. 18 | Session 13: Day Session 14: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | Third Round Third Round |
| Wednesday, Aug. 19 | Session 15: Day Session 16: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | Round of 16 Round of 16 |
| Thursday, Aug. 20 | Session 17: Day Session 18: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | Quarterfinals Quarterfinals |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | Session 19: Day Session 20: Night | 11:00 am 7:00 pm | Quarterfinals Quarterfinals |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | Session 21: Day Session 22: Night | 11:00 am 6:00 pm | Semifinals Semifinals |
| Sunday, Aug. 23 | Session 23: Day | 2:00 pm | Championship Finals |
Crucial Session Policy Info:
The Cincinnati Open operates under a strict split-session ticketing policy. Day session tickets are not accepted for gate entry after 5:00 pm. Conversely, night session tickets are not accepted for gate entry before 5:00 pm. If you wish to stay on the grounds for the entire day, you must purchase individual tickets for both the day and night sessions of that specific date.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
As one of the crown jewels of the North American hard-court summer swing, the financial rewards match the immense prestige of the event. While official prize pools fluctuate slightly year over year, the historical baseline establishes Cincinnati as one of the highest-paying non-Slam stops on tour.
The tables below outline the comprehensive prize money breakdown utilizing the benchmark data.
ATP Tournament Financials
The total financial commitment for the men’s ATP side sits at a staggering $9,193,540.
| Round Reached (Singles) | Prize Money (USD) |
| Winner | $1,124,380 |
| Runner-up | $597,890 |
| Semifinalist | $332,160 |
| Quarterfinalist | $189,075 |
| Round of 16 | $103,225 |
| Round of 32 | $60,400 |
| Round of 64 | $35,260 |
| Round of 96 | $23,760 |
For ATP Doubles, the championship-winning team splits a paycheck of $457,150, while the runners-up split $242,020.
WTA Tournament Financials
The women’s WTA 1000 bracket features a total prize pool of $5,152,599, representing historical growth in equity and investment for the women’s game at this venue.
| Round Reached (Singles) | Prize Money (USD) |
| Winner | $752,275 |
| Runner-up | $376,000 |
| Semifinalist | $188,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | $95,300 |
| Round of 32 | $18,200 |
| Round of 64 | $11,270 |
A Decade of Champions (Past 10 Editions)
Winning in Cincinnati requires mastering the oppressive mid-August heat and adjusting to the exceptionally fast-playing hard courts. The honor roll of past champions over the last ten iterations represents an elite echelon of modern tennis legends.
| Year | Men’s Singles Champion | Women’s Singles Champion | Men’s Doubles Champions | Women’s Doubles Champions |
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) | Iga Swiatek (POL) | N. Mektić (CRO) / R. Ram (USA) | G. Dabrowski (CAN) / E. Routliffe (NZL) |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner (ITA) | Aryna Sabalenka | M. Arévalo (ESA) / M. Pavić (CRO) | A. Muhammad (USA) / E. Routliffe (NZL) |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic (SRB) | Coco Gauff (USA) | M. González (ARG) / A. Molteni (ARG) | A. Parks (USA) / T. Townsend (USA) |
| 2022 | Borna Ćorić (CRO) | Caroline Garcia (FRA) | R. Ram (USA) / J. Salisbury (GBR) | L. Kichenok (UKR) / J. Ostapenko (LAT) |
| 2021 | Alexander Zverev (GER) | Ashleigh Barty (AUS) | M. Granollers (ESP) / H. Zeballos (ARG) | S. Stosur (AUS) / Z. Shuai (CHN) |
| 2020 | Novak Djokovic (SRB) | Victoria Azarenka (BLR) | P. Carreño Busta (ESP) / A. de Minaur (AUS) | K. Peschke (CZE) / D. Schuurs (NED) |
| 2019 | Daniil Medvedev (RUS) | Madison Keys (USA) | I. Dodig (CRO) / F. Polášek (SVK) | A. Klepač (SVN) / L. Hradecká (CZE) |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic (SRB) | Kiki Bertens (NED) | J. Murray (GBR) / B. Soares (BRA) | L. Hradecká (CZE) / E. Makarova (RUS) |
| 2017 | Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) | Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) | P. Herbert (FRA) / N. Mahut (FRA) | C. Yung-Jan (TPE) / M. Hingis (SUI) |
| 2016 | Marin Čilić (CRO) | Karolína Plíšková (CZE) | I. Dodig (CRO) / M. Melo (BRA) | S. Mirza (IND) / B. Strýcová (CZE) |
Ticketing Information
Securing tickets to the Cincinnati Open requires early planning due to immense global demand. The official box office and primary ticket information hub is located at cincinnatiopen.com/tickets.
1. Multi-Day & Series Packages
For diehard fans wanting the absolute best value per session, ticket packages allow you to secure the exact same reserved seat in either P&G Center Court or Grandstand Court across multiple days.
- Full Tournament Series: Covers all 23 sessions from August 11-23.
- First Week Package: Spans Sessions 1 through 10 (August 11-16), ideal for watching dense early-round schedules across all courts.
- Second Week Package: Spans Sessions 11 through 23 (August 17-23) to catch the business end of the tournament.
- Theme Bundles: Options like “Early Action” (Sessions 1-6) or the highly coveted “Finals Weekend” (Sessions 19-23) are curated specifically for long weekend trips.
2. Single-Session Tickets
Single-session tickets grant you a specific, reserved seat inside Center Court or Grandstand Court for that day or night window. More importantly, every single ticket acts as a grounds pass, giving you unrestricted, first-come, first-served general admission access to all outer match courts, practice tracks, food villages, and fan activation zones.
3. Premium Hospitality and Elite Clubs
For an ultra-luxurious day at the tennis, the tournament features exclusive club levels:
- The Garden Club: An elite, multi-year term hospitality experience providing private, club-style seating just feet from the court, climate-controlled lounges, and curated menus from celebrity chefs.
- Grandview Club: Provides premium, reserved south baseline seating at Center Court paired with an air-conditioned indoor lounge offering complimentary beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Fifth Third Advantage Club: Located directly in The Tower, showcasing chef-inspired gourmet buffets, full-service open bars, and exterior seats intentionally shaded from the intense Ohio afternoon sun.
- The Oasis: A breezy, private open-air lounge perched on Center Court’s Top Deck featuring coastal-themed decor, modern lounge furniture, and custom mixology menus.
Parking, Transportation, and Logistics
Navigating your way to the Lindner Family Tennis Center (6100 Legacy Park Way, Mason, OH 45040) is straightforward thanks to its proximity to major interstate highways. It is situated roughly 30 minutes northeast of Cincinnati, 30 minutes from Dayton, and just over an hour from Columbus.
Driving & Free Public Parking
Unlike many major sporting events that charge exorbitant fees to park, the Cincinnati Open offers free, public parking in designated grass lots to all ticket holders.
When arriving near the venue via Interstate 71, simply turn off your GPS and follow the prominent electronic roadside signs and directions provided by the traffic attendants. The public lots are fully serviced by complimentary shuttle buses that continually loop between the parking fields and the main gate entrances.
Premium Pass-Only Lots
If you hold a premium ticket package or choose to purchase upgraded parking via FEVO, you will gain access to closer, designated lots. Note that these require a physical or digital permit displayed on your mirror before entry:
- Diamond Lot: The most exclusive on-site lot featuring a dedicated VIP gate entrance directly into the stadium footprint.
- East Lot: Located mere steps from the East Entrance. This lot also features designated spaces for daily RV parking (note: overnight camping is strictly prohibited).
- North Lot & South Lot: Located symmetrically around the outer edges of the grounds, minimizing walking distance.
Rideshare and Alternate Transportation
- Uber / Lyft: For those utilizing rideshare services, a designated, high-efficiency drop-off and pick-up zone is stationed safely outside the East Entrance.
- Public Transit (Go Metro): For budget travelers staying in urban Cincinnati, the regional transit authority operates the 71X Express Bus from Government Square Area F in downtown straight to the Kings Island Drive drop-off loop right across from the tennis center. The trip takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes and costs between $2 and $4.
- Patron Drop-off: If a friend or family member is simply dropping you off, navigate to the dedicated turnaround lane located at the North Entrance.
Philanthropy: Tennis as a Force for Good
What sets the Cincinnati Open apart from many global sports properties is its deep-rooted commitment to regional philanthropy. Since 1974, the tournament has used its global platform to raise and distribute more than $12 million to vital community beneficiaries.
The event’s primary impact partners include:
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: Funding groundbreaking pediatric research and patient care initiatives.
- The UC Health Cancer Center: Assisting in the development of advanced oncology treatment programs and patient support systems.
- Tennis for City Youth: Supporting grassroots community programs designed to bring the physical and mental benefits of tennis to underserved neighborhoods throughout the greater Cincinnati metropolitan region.
By attending the tournament, buying merchandise, or participating in on-site silent auctions, fans actively participate in a historic charitable engine that transforms lives throughout the Queen City and beyond.