When to Watch: Barcelona Open 2026 Full Schedule
BARCELONA, Spain — The Real Club de Tenis Barcelona is set to transform into the epicenter of the tennis world as the 73rd edition of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell officially begins. Running from April 11 to April 19, the tournament promises a high-stakes journey through the clay-court season, culminating in the crowning of a champion on Sunday afternoon.
Organizers have released the official tournament program, detailing nine days of action across the historic grounds, featuring the iconic Court Rafa Nadal and Court Andrés Gimeno.
The Road to the Title: Day-by-Day Schedule
The tournament is structured to build momentum, starting with the grueling qualifying rounds and ending with the high-drama championship weekend.
| Date | Round | Doors Open | Play Starts | Featured Courts |
| Sat, April 11 | Qualifying – 1st Round | 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Nadal, Gimeno, Court 2 |
| Sun, April 12 | Qualifying – 2nd Round | 9:30 AM | 12:15 PM | Nadal, Gimeno |
| Mon, April 13 | Main Draw – 1st Round | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Nadal, Gimeno |
| Tue, April 14 | Main Draw – 1st Round | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Nadal, Gimeno, Court 2 |
| Wed, April 15 | Round of 32 / 16 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Nadal, Gimeno |
| Thu, April 16 | Round of 16 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Nadal, Gimeno, Court 2 |
| Fri, April 17 | Quarterfinals | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Nadal, Gimeno, Court 2 |
| Sat, April 18 | Semifinals | 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM | Nadal, Gimeno |
| Sun, April 19 | Finals | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Nadal, Gimeno |
Key Highlights for Fans
- The Preliminary Phase (April 11–12): Fans looking to spot rising stars early should head to the courts this weekend. Qualifying matches kick off slightly earlier on Saturday, while Sunday’s “Final Round” of qualifying starts at mid-day.
- The Peak Mid-Week (April 15–16): The Round of 16 is split across two days, ensuring that every session is packed with seeded talent. This is often when the tournament sees its first major upsets.
- Championship Weekend: The schedule shifts for the final push. Semifinal Saturday features a later start time of 1:30 PM, allowing the Spanish sun to prime the clay for maximum speed and spin.
- The Grand Finale: The championship match will take place on Sunday, April 19, with doors opening at 10:00 AM and the first serve scheduled for 1:00 PM.
Note to Attendees: All times are subject to change based on weather conditions and match duration. For those holding tickets for Court 2, please note that play is concentrated on the show courts (Nadal and Gimeno) as the tournament reaches the semifinal stage.
With home favorite Carlos Alcaraz and a hungry field of international stars descending on the city, the 2026 Barcelona Open is set to be a masterclass in clay-court tactical tennis.