Guadalajara Open 2026: Provisional Schedule & Prize Money
The Guadalajara Open 2026 presented by Santander is set to bring world-class professional women’s tennis back to Mexico. As one of the marquee WTA 500 events in Latin America, this high-octane hard-court tournament plays a vital role in the post-US Open stretch of the WTA Tour calendar. Taking place from September 12 to September 19, 2026, in the vibrant city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, the tournament features a total financial commitment of $1,206,446 USD alongside 500 crucial WTA ranking points for the champion.
Hosted at the iconic Complejo Panamericano de Tenis, players will battle on Solflex outdoor hard courts under unique conditions. At an elevation of approximately 1,560 meters (5,100 feet) above sea level, Guadalajara offers fast playing conditions where power, precision, and physical endurance are tested to the limit.
1. Top Seeded Players to Watch
The 2026 player field brings together an exciting mix of Grand Slam contenders, former champions, and fast-rising global stars:
- Marta Kostyuk (World No. 11): The Ukrainian star leads the singles draw as the top seed, bringing aggressive baseline play and elite movement.
- Iva Jovic (World No. 14): The defending 2025 Guadalajara champion returns to Mexico to defend her crown.
- Sara Bejlek (World No. 30): The tactical Czech specialist enters as the 3rd seed.
- Diane Parry (World No. 31): The French stylish player, known for her classic one-handed backhand.
- Janice Tjen (World No. 36): The rising Indonesian star representing Southeast Asia in the main draw.
- Cristina Bucsa (World No. 40): The versatile Spaniard competing in both singles and doubles.
- Magdalena Frech (World No. 41): The reliable Polish hard-court contender.
- Liudmila Samsonova (World No. 47): A dangerous big-server perfectly suited for Guadalajara’s altitude.
2. Official Match Schedule & World Time Zone Conversions
Below is the official provisional daily match schedule. To help fans worldwide track matches live, start times are converted into three key global time regions:
- North America (EDT – Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4): +2 hours from Guadalajara (CST).
- Western Europe (BST – British Summer Time, UTC+1): +7 hours from Guadalajara (CST).
- Eastern Australia (AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10): +16 hours from Guadalajara (CST, next day).
Daily Order of Play Schedule Table
| Date | Court / Stadium | Local Time (Guadalajara, CST / UTC-6) & Rounds | North America (EDT / UTC-4) | Western Europe (BST / UTC+1) | Eastern Australia (AEST / UTC+10) |
| Sat, Sept 12 | Estadio Skarch | 10:00 Hrs – Qualy Singles Followed by – Qualy Singles Followed by – Qualy Singles | 12:00 EDT | 17:00 BST | 02:00 AEST (Sept 13) |
| Cancha 1 Mexcovery | 10:00 Hrs – Qualy Singles Followed by – Qualy Singles Followed by – Qualy Singles | 12:00 EDT | 17:00 BST | 02:00 AEST (Sept 13) | |
| Cancha 2 | 10:00 Hrs – Qualy Singles Followed by – Qualy Singles | 12:00 EDT | 17:00 BST | 02:00 AEST (Sept 13) | |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Estadio Skarch | 10:00 Hrs – Qualy Singles NB 13:00 Hrs – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles | 12:00 EDT (NB 15:00 EDT) | 17:00 BST (NB 20:00 BST) | 02:00 AEST (Sept 14) (NB 05:00 AEST) |
| Cancha 1 Mexcovery | 10:00 Hrs – Qualy Singles NB 12:00 Hrs – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 16 Doubles Followed by – Round of 16 Doubles | 12:00 EDT (NB 14:00 EDT) | 17:00 BST (NB 19:00 BST) | 02:00 AEST (Sept 14) (NB 04:00 AEST) | |
| Cancha 2 | 10:00 Hrs – Qualy Singles Followed by – Qualy Singles Followed by – Round of 16 Doubles | 12:00 EDT | 17:00 BST | 02:00 AEST (Sept 14) | |
| Mon, Sept 14 | Estadio Skarch | 13:00 Hrs – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles NB 17:00 Hrs – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles | 15:00 EDT (NB 19:00 EDT) | 20:00 BST (NB 00:00 BST Sept 15) | 05:00 AEST (Sept 15) (NB 09:00 AEST Sept 15) |
| Cancha 1 Mexcovery | 12:00 Hrs – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 16 Doubles | 14:00 EDT | 19:00 BST | 04:00 AEST (Sept 15) | |
| Cancha 2 | 12:00 Hrs – Round of 16 Doubles Followed by – Round of 16 Doubles | 14:00 EDT | 19:00 BST | 04:00 AEST (Sept 15) | |
| Tue, Sept 15 | Estadio Skarch | 13:00 Hrs – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles NB 17:00 Hrs – Round of 32 Singles Followed by – Round of 32 Singles | 15:00 EDT (NB 19:00 EDT) | 20:00 BST (NB 00:00 BST Sept 16) | 05:00 AEST (Sept 16) (NB 09:00 AEST Sept 16) |
| Cancha 1 Mexcovery | 12:00 Hrs – Round of 16 Doubles Followed by – Round of 16 Doubles | 14:00 EDT | 19:00 BST | 04:00 AEST (Sept 16) | |
| Wed, Sept 16 | Estadio Skarch | 13:00 Hrs – Round of 16 Singles Followed by – Round of 16 Singles NB 17:00 Hrs – Round of 16 Singles Followed by – Round of 16 Singles | 15:00 EDT (NB 19:00 EDT) | 20:00 BST (NB 00:00 BST Sept 17) | 05:00 AEST (Sept 17) (NB 09:00 AEST Sept 17) |
| Cancha 1 Mexcovery | 12:00 Hrs – Quarterfinals Doubles Followed by – Quarterfinals Doubles Followed by – Quarterfinals Doubles | 14:00 EDT | 19:00 BST | 04:00 AEST (Sept 17) | |
| Thu, Sept 17 | Estadio Skarch | 13:00 Hrs – Quarterfinals Singles Followed by – Quarterfinals Singles NB 17:00 Hrs – Quarterfinals Singles Followed by – Quarterfinals Singles (Live concert following matches) | 15:00 EDT (NB 19:00 EDT) | 20:00 BST (NB 00:00 BST Sept 18) | 05:00 AEST (Sept 18) (NB 09:00 AEST Sept 18) |
| Cancha 1 Mexcovery | 12:00 Hrs – Quarterfinals Doubles Followed by – Semifinals Doubles | 14:00 EDT | 19:00 BST | 04:00 AEST (Sept 18) | |
| Fri, Sept 18 | Estadio Skarch | 15:00 Hrs – Semifinals Doubles NB 17:00 Hrs – Semifinals Singles Followed by – Semifinals Singles | 17:00 EDT (NB 19:00 EDT) | 22:00 BST (NB 00:00 BST Sept 19) | 07:00 AEST (Sept 19) (NB 09:00 AEST Sept 19) |
| Sat, Sept 19 | Estadio Skarch | 14:30 Hrs – Final Doubles NB 17:00 Hrs – Final Singles | 16:30 EDT (NB 19:00 EDT) | 21:30 BST (NB 00:00 BST Sept 20) | 06:30 AEST (Sept 20) (NB 09:00 AEST Sept 20) |
*Note: NB stands for “Not Before”. Match times are provisional and subject to change due to weather conditions or previous match durations.
3. Prize Money and WTA Ranking Points Distribution
The tournament carries total financial compensation of $1,206,446 USD. Here is the breakdown per draw level:
Singles Main Draw
- Winner: $185,500 | 500 WTA Points
- Finalist (Runner-up): $114,500 | 325 WTA Points
- Semifinalists: $66,003 | 195 WTA Points
- Quarterfinalists: $35,000 | 108 WTA Points
- Round of 16: $18,045 | 60 WTA Points
- Round of 32: $13,005 | 1 WTA Point
Doubles Main Draw (Per Team)
- Winners: $61,540 | 500 WTA Points
- Finalists: $37,400 | 325 WTA Points
- Semifinalists: $21,720 | 195 WTA Points
- Quarterfinalists: $11,150 | 108 WTA Points
- Round of 16: $6,800 | 1 WTA Point
Singles Qualifying Draw
- Qualifier (Main Draw entry): $0 | 25 WTA Points
- Qualifying Round 2 (Q2): $10,500 | 13 WTA Points
- Qualifying Round 1 (Q1): $6,330 | 1 WTA Point
4. Viewing Information and Atmosphere
In addition to top-level tennis, the Guadalajara Open is renowned for its festive fan experience. On Thursday, September 17, spectators attending the evening singles quarterfinal session on Estadio Skarch will get to enjoy a live post-match musical concert included with their ticket.
Tickets are available online via Boletomovil.com, while international fans can tune in via ESPN and Disney+ to stream matches live.
