2026 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships Schedule Revealed

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The 2026 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club features a significant update to its traditional schedule. In a move to enhance the fan experience, tournament organizers have introduced “Championship Sunday,” where both the singles and doubles champions will be crowned on the same day.

Below is the complete, day-by-day schedule for the 2026 tournament.

Tournament Schedule: March 28 – April 5, 2026

Note: The Daily Order of Play—specifying which players are on which court—is released by the ATP the evening prior to each match day.

Opening Weekend: Qualifying Rounds

For the first time in 2026, qualifying matches will be held on the Stadium Court, giving fans early access to high-stakes action.

  • Saturday, March 28 (11:00 AM): Qualifying First Round
  • Sunday, March 29 (11:00 AM): Qualifying Final Round

Main Draw: Early Rounds

  • Monday, March 30 (2:00 PM): Singles and Doubles First Round
  • Tuesday, March 31: * Day Session (12:00 PM): Singles and Doubles First Round
    • Night Session (6:00 PM): Singles First Round
  • Wednesday, April 1:
    • Day Session (12:00 PM): Singles First and Second Rounds; Doubles First Round
    • Night Session (6:00 PM): Singles Second Round
  • Thursday, April 2:
    • Day Session (12:00 PM): Singles Second Round; Doubles Quarterfinals
    • Night Session (6:00 PM): Singles Second Round

The Quarterfinals

  • Friday, April 3:
    • Day Session (12:00 PM): Doubles Semifinal; Singles Quarterfinals
    • Night Session (6:00 PM): Singles Quarterfinals

Finals Weekend: A New Format

The 2026 edition shifts the doubles final to Sunday to create a blockbuster finale.

  • Saturday, April 4:
    • 12:00 PM: Doubles Semifinal
    • 2:00 PM: Singles Semifinals
  • Sunday, April 5 (Championship Sunday):
    • 12:00 PM: Doubles Final
    • 2:30 PM: Singles Final

Key Players to Watch

Defending champion Jenson Brooksby, who made history in 2025 as the lowest-ranked winner in tournament history, is expected to return. He will face a heavy American field including 2025 runner-up Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, and the big-serving Reilly Opelka.

Ticket Information

As sessions often sell out at the intimate River Oaks venue, fans are encouraged to check the official tournament website for single-session ticket availability, which typically opens in the December preceding the event.

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