A Look at the 2026 Tenerife Challenger Schedule and Prize Money
TENERIFE, SPAIN — The international tennis spotlight returns to the Canary Islands this February as the Abama Tennis Academy prepares to host two consecutive weeks of elite professional competition. The Tenerife Challenger I and II, both designated as ATP Challenger 75 events, will feature a total prize purse of €195,280 (€97,640 per event), drawing a mix of rising global stars and local Spanish talent to the island’s hard courts.
Organized by MEF Tennis Events with the support of the Cabildo de Tenerife and Turismo de Tenerife, the tournaments underscore the island’s growing reputation as a premier destination for sports tourism.
2026 Tournament Schedule
The action kicks off with the first qualifiers on February 1st, leading into two weeks of high-stakes tennis.
Tenerife Challenger I (February 1–8)
- February 1, 2026 – from 10:00 am: Qualifiers
- February 2, 2026 – from 10:00 am: Qualifiers and Main Draw Singles First Round
- February 3, 2026 – from 10:00 am: Main Draw Singles First Round and Doubles First Round
- February 4, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Second Round and Doubles Second Round
- February 5, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Second Round and Doubles Quarterfinals
- February 6, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Quarterfinals and Doubles Semifinals
- February 7, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Semifinals and Doubles Final
- February 8, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Final
Tenerife Challenger II (February 8–15)
- February 8, 2026 – from 10:00 am: Qualifiers
- February 9, 2026 – from 10:00 am: Qualifiers and Main Draw Singles First Round
- February 10, 2026 – from 10:00 am: Main Draw Singles First Round and Doubles First Round
- February 11, 2026 – from 10:00 am: Main Draw Singles Second Round and Doubles Second Round
- February 12, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Second Round and Doubles Quarterfinals
- February 13, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Quarterfinals and Doubles Semifinals
- February 14, 2026 – from 11:00 am: Main Draw Singles Semifinals and Doubles Final
- February 15, 2026 – from 11:30 am: Main Draw Singles Final
Prize Money & ATP Ranking Points
With €97,640 on the line for each tournament, players will be fighting for both financial rewards and critical ranking points to climb the ATP ladder.
Singles Distribution
| Round | Prize Money | ATP Points |
| Winner | €15,510 | 75 |
| Finalist | €8,760 | 44 |
| Semifinals | €5,030 | 22 |
| Quarterfinals | €2,825 | 12 |
| Round of 16 | €1,590 | 6 |
| Round of 32 | €955 | 0 |
Doubles Distribution (per team)
| Round | Prize Money | ATP Points |
| Winner | €4,540 | 75 |
| Finalist | €2,630 | 50 |
| Semifinals | €1,580 | 30 |
| Quarterfinals | €920 | 16 |
| Round of 16 | €530 | 0 |
Players to Watch
The 2026 entry list is headlined by Rafa Jodar, the 18-year-old Spanish sensation who recently climbed to World No. 150 following a stellar 2025 campaign. He is joined by top seeds Francesco Passaro (ATP 140) and Francesco Maestrelli (ATP 141).
Local fans will also have plenty to cheer for, as the Canary Islands Tennis Federation has announced wild cards for promising local prospects:
- Tournament I: Rodrigo Ledesma Sosa and Saúl Pacheco Benasayag.
- Tournament II: Joel Toral Ocaña and Samuel García Hernández.
Spectator Information
Tickets are available exclusively online via www.entradas.com.
- Pricing: Tickets start from €10, with weekly passes also available.
- Discounts: Over 65s receive a 10% discount. RFET members and Canary Island club players are eligible for a 50% discount.
- Youth Access: Children under 12 enter for free (no booking required).
- Entry: Present your paper or smartphone ticket at the gate. Seating at the Center Court and secondary courts is unassigned.
“The hosting of the Tenerife Challenger reinforces our commitment to sports tourism,” says Lope Afonso, Vice President of the Cabildo. “It projects our image internationally while attracting visitors who value our unique climate and quality facilities.”