Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026: Dates, Schedule, Entry List & Prize Money
The grass-court tennis season is one of the most exciting parts of the sporting year. Right before the players head to London for Wimbledon, they stop at a beautiful coastal town for a final tune-up. The 2026 Lexus Eastbourne Open is ready to welcome some of the best tennis players in the world.
Running from June 20 to June 27, 2026, this combined tournament features men’s (ATP 250), women’s (WTA 250), and wheelchair tennis events. It is widely known for its friendly atmosphere, deep history, and excellent grass courts. Whether you are a lifelong tennis fan or new to the sport, here is a complete guide to everything you need to know about the 2026 event.
When and Where is the Tournament?
The 2026 Lexus Eastbourne Open takes place at the famous Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. This venue is loved by players and fans alike because the grass is kept in perfect condition, and the coastal breeze offers a refreshing change from typical city stadiums. Founded in 1894, Devonshire Park is one of the oldest and most historic tennis venues in the world, boasting 12 amazing grass courts.
The tournament official dates run from Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, June 27. Rebecca James serves as the tournament director for this year’s edition, ensuring that the operations run smoothly for players, staff, and spectators. Daily gates open at 10:00 a.m. local time, with matches commencing at 11:00 a.m.
The Complete 2026 Event Schedule
Unlike many traditional tennis tournaments that wrap up on a Sunday, Eastbourne finishes its main singles competitions on Saturday. This gives the finalists a little bit of extra time to rest and travel before Wimbledon starts the following Monday.
The week is packed with action across the men’s, women’s, and wheelchair divisions:
| Date | Schedule & Events |
| Saturday, June 20 | Women’s & Men’s Qualifying (Starts at 11:00 a.m. / Draw at 12:30 p.m.) |
| Sunday, June 21 | Women’s & Men’s Qualifying Finals |
| Monday, June 22 | Women’s & Men’s Singles & Doubles Main Draw (Opening Rounds) |
| Tuesday, June 23 | Women’s & Men’s Singles & Doubles Main Draw Continued |
| Wednesday, June 24 | Women’s & Men’s Singles & Doubles Main Draw Continued |
| Thursday, June 25 | Women’s & Men’s Quarter-finals / Wheelchair Singles & Doubles Begin |
| Friday, June 26 | Women’s Singles & Doubles Semi-finals / Men’s Singles Semi-finals / Men’s Doubles Final / Wheelchair Action |
| Saturday, June 27 | Women’s Singles & Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Final (Not before 2:30 p.m.) / Wheelchair Finals |
Note: New for 2026, the tournament is hosting a “Community Day” on Sunday, June 28, where members of the public can play on the famous grass courts for free family tennis sessions.
Star-Studded Player Entry Lists
The 2026 tournament features an incredible mix of Grand Slam champions, established top-10 stars, and rising young talent.
WTA Women’s Singles Entry List
The women’s side is headlined by world No. 13 Jasmine Paolini, a former Wimbledon finalist who reached the semi-finals here in 2024. She is searching for her first career title on grass. Joining her are three Grand Slam singles champions: Madison Keys (a two-time Eastbourne champion), Jelena Ostapenko (2021 champion), and Barbora Krejcikova (2024 Wimbledon champion). Defending 2025 champion Maya Joint and 2024 champion Daria Kasatkina also return to the south coast.
The initial women’s singles entry list includes:
- Jasmine Paolini (ITA) — Ranking: 13
- Madison Keys (USA) — Ranking: 19
- Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) — Ranking: 31
- Jaqueline Cristian (ROU) — Ranking: 32
- Sara Bejlek (CZE) — Ranking: 35
- Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ITA) — Ranking: 38
- Janice Tjen (INA) — Ranking: 40
- Karolina Pliskova (CZE) — Ranking: 40 (Former World No. 1 & 2-time champion)
- Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) — Ranking: 41
- Tereza Valentova (CZE) — Ranking: 42
- Lois Boisson (FRA) — Ranking: 43
- Laura Siegemund (GER) — Ranking: 47
- McCartney Kessler (USA) — Ranking: 48
- Maria Sakkari (GRE) — Ranking: 49
- Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP) — Ranking: 50
- Maya Joint (AUS) — Ranking: 52 (Defending Champion)
- Daria Kasatkina (AUS) — Ranking: 53
- Tatjana Maria (GER) — Ranking: 54
- Yulia Starodubtseva (UKR) — Ranking: 55
- Anna Bondar (HUN) — Ranking: 57
- Talia Gibson (AUS) — Ranking: 58
ATP Men’s Singles Entry List
On the men’s side, Taylor Fritz enters as the top seed and clear favorite. Fritz holds a remarkable eight-match unbeaten streak at Devonshire Park and achieved a record-extending fourth Eastbourne singles title in 2025 by defeating Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-1.
Fritz will be heavily challenged by former champion Francisco Cerundolo and a group of electric young players, including 19-year-old Joao Fonseca (a two-time ATP champion) and breakout Spanish star Rafael Jodar, who has quickly climbed into the world’s top 30.
The men’s singles entry list features:
- Taylor Fritz (USA) — Ranking: 9
- Valentin Vacherot (MON) — Ranking: 19 (Note: Replaced by Thiago Agustín Tirante due to late withdrawal)
- Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) — Ranking: 25
- Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) — Ranking: 26 (2023 Champion)
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) — Ranking: 28
- Rafael Jodar (ESP) — Ranking: 29
- Joao Fonseca (BRA) — Ranking: 30
- Ugo Humbert (FRA) — Ranking: 32
- Brandon Nakashima (USA) — Ranking: 35
- Alexander Blockx (BEL) — Ranking: 37
- Zizou Bergs (BEL) — Ranking: 40
- Jaume Munar (ESP) — Ranking: 41
- Tomas Machac (CZE) — Ranking: 43
- Gabriel Diallo (CAN) — Ranking: 49
- Terence Atmane (FRA) — Ranking: 52
- Juan Manuel Cerundolo (ARG) — Ranking: 56
- Daniel Altmaier (GER) — Ranking: 57
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG) — Ranking: 59
Wheelchair Tennis Elite
Eastbourne proudly showcases world-class wheelchair tennis drawing top talent. Defending singles champions Angelica Bernal (Women’s) and Ruben Spaargaren (Men’s) look to repeat their success alongside Quad legend Andy Lapthorne. Wheelchair doubles will showcase global stars like Lucy Shuker and Diede De Groot.
Prize Money and Ranking Points Breakdown
The men’s ATP 250 event features a total prize purse of €773,465. Players compete for financial security and crucial ranking points that help secure favorable seedings at upcoming Grand Slam tournaments.
The financial and point distributions are split as follows:
Men’s Singles
- Winner: €117,685 / 250 points
- Finalist: €68,635 / 165 points
- Semi-finalist: €40,345 / 100 points
- Quarter-finalist: €23,380 / 50 points
- Round of 16: €13,575 / 25 points
- Round of 28: €8,290 / 0 points
Men’s Doubles (Per Team)
- Winner: €40,920 / 500 points
- Finalist: €21,980 / 300 points
- Semi-finalist: €12,860 / 180 points
- Quarter-finalist: €7,140 / 90 points
- Round of 16: €4,200 / 0 points
Note: In 2025, the British home favorite duo of Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool took home the doubles crown by defeating Ariel Behar and Joran Vliegen 6-4, 7-6(5).
Historical Records & British Heritage
The Eastbourne Open’s modern layout as a combined event settled into Devonshire Park in 2017. Before that, the men’s tournament shifted between Nottingham and Eastbourne across various seasons.
Over the decades, the tournament has created incredible milestones:
- Most Singles Titles: Taylor Fritz (4 titles)
- Oldest Champion: Feliciano Lopez, age 32 (2014)
- Youngest Champion: Richard Gasquet, age 19 (2005)
- Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 4 Novak Djokovic (2017)
- Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 92 Denis Istomin (2015)
- Most Match Wins: Jonas Bjorkman and Greg Rusedski (24 wins each)
British History Fact: Great Britain has a rich history at the event. Virginia Wade remains the only British woman to lift the singles trophy, famously defeating Billie Jean King 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the 1975 final. On the men’s side, Greg Rusedski was the last home singles champion in 2003, though British players have heavily dominated the doubles field with eight local champions since 2009.
How to Watch and Follow the Action
If you cannot make it down to the British coast to see the matches in person, there are plenty of options to watch the event live from anywhere in the world. Digital viewers can stream matches live or on-demand via Tennis TV, the official streaming platform of the ATP Tour.
For television viewers, the broadcast rights are distributed globally:
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky UK
- United States: Tennis Channel
- Australia: beIN Sports Australia
- Canada: TSN / Rogers Sportsnet
- Latin America: ESPN International Latam
- France: Eurosport France
To catch behind-the-scenes moments, quick highlights, and immediate score updates, follow the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) official social media handles on YouTube (@britishtennislta), Facebook (TheLTA1), Instagram (@LTA), TikTok (@lta), and X (@the_LTA).