Plovdiv Challenger 2026 Prize Money and Schedule
The 2026 Plovdiv Challenger IV brings another week of ATP Challenger Tour tennis to Bulgaria, with the fourth Plovdiv event of the season offering a significantly larger prize purse than the previous three tournaments.
Played on clay at TC Lokomotiv in Plovdiv, the tournament is an ATP Challenger 75 event with total prize money of €97,640. Qualifying began on September 20, while the ATP lists the main tournament dates as September 21–27, 2026.
The tournament features a 32-player singles draw and 16-team doubles draw. The singles champion will collect €15,510 along with 75 ATP ranking points.
This is not Plovdiv’s first appearance on the 2026 ATP Challenger calendar. In fact, TC Lokomotiv has become a regular stop during the season, hosting three Challenger 50 tournaments before the September Challenger 75 event.
Plovdiv Challenger 2026 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Plovdiv Challenger IV |
| Tour | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Category | Challenger 75 |
| Dates | September 20–27, 2026 |
| Main Draw | September 21–27, 2026 |
| Location | Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Venue | TC Lokomotiv |
| Surface | Clay |
| Singles Draw | 32 |
| Doubles Draw | 16 |
| Prize Money | €97,640 |
| Singles Champion Points | 75 ATP points |
The €97,640 total purse is worth approximately US$113,194, £83,590 or A$159,397 based on average August 2026 exchange rates.
Four ATP Challenger Tournaments in Plovdiv in 2026
Plovdiv has enjoyed an unusually busy ATP Challenger season. The first tournament was staged in June before the circuit returned to TC Lokomotiv twice more in August and early September.
All three of those tournaments were ATP Challenger 50 events carrying total prize money of €56,700. The fourth tournament represents an upgrade to Challenger 75 level and increases the purse to €97,640.
| Tournament | Dates | Category | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv Challenger I | June 22–27, 2026 | Challenger 50 | €56,700 |
| Plovdiv Challenger II | August 2–9, 2026 | Challenger 50 | €56,700 |
| Plovdiv Challenger III | August 30–September 6, 2026 | Challenger 50 | €56,700 |
| Plovdiv Challenger IV | September 20–27, 2026 | Challenger 75 | €97,640 |
The fourth tournament therefore offers €40,940 more in total prize money than each of the previous three Plovdiv Challengers.
Plovdiv Challenger IV 2026 Singles Prize Money
The biggest individual payday goes to the singles champion, who earns €15,510 and 75 ATP ranking points.
The finalist receives €8,760, while reaching the semifinals is worth €5,030. Even a player eliminated in the first round of the main draw receives €955.
| Round | ATP Points | EUR | USD* | GBP* | AUD* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 75 | €15,510 | $17,981 | £13,278 | A$25,320 |
| Finalist | 44 | €8,760 | $10,155 | £7,499 | A$14,301 |
| Semifinals | 22 | €5,030 | $5,831 | £4,306 | A$8,211 |
| Quarterfinals | 12 | €2,825 | $3,275 | £2,418 | A$4,612 |
| Round of 16 | 6 | €1,590 | $1,843 | £1,361 | A$2,596 |
| Round of 32 | 0 | €955 | $1,107 | £818 | A$1,559 |
| Qualifying Final | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Round 2 | 2 | €480 | $556 | £411 | A$784 |
| Qualifying Round 1 | 0 | €240 | $278 | £205 | A$392 |
Plovdiv Challenger IV 2026 Doubles Prize Money
The doubles champions will share €4,540, equivalent to approximately $5,263, £3,887 or A$7,412.
| Round | ATP Points | EUR | USD* | GBP* | AUD* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 75 | €4,540 | $5,263 | £3,887 | A$7,412 |
| Finalist | 50 | €2,630 | $3,049 | £2,252 | A$4,293 |
| Semifinals | 30 | €1,580 | $1,832 | £1,353 | A$2,579 |
| Quarterfinals | 16 | €920 | $1,067 | £788 | A$1,502 |
| Round of 16 | 0 | €530 | $614 | £454 | A$865 |
*USD, GBP and AUD figures are approximate. Conversions use the average August 2026 exchange rates published by Banque de France: €1 = US$1.1593, £0.8561 and A$1.6325.
Plovdiv Challenger IV 2026 Schedule
Qualifying began on Sunday, September 20, ahead of the main draw beginning on September 21. ATP lists the tournament through Sunday, September 27.
The tournament is already underway, and current match listings indicate the following general progression:
| Date | Round |
|---|---|
| September 20–21 | Singles Qualifying |
| September 21–22 | Singles First Round |
| September 23–24 | Singles Round of 16 |
| September 25 | Singles Quarterfinals |
| September 26 | Singles Semifinals |
| September 27 | Singles Final |
The singles final is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, although a confirmed official start time has not been clearly published in the sources currently available. Current tournament listings place the final on September 27.
About Plovdiv
Plovdiv is Bulgaria’s second-largest city and sits on both banks of the Maritsa River in the Upper Thracian Plain. Beyond tennis, it is particularly known for its exceptionally long history and extensive Roman and Thracian heritage.
The city traces settlement in the area back thousands of years and is widely promoted as one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Among its best-known landmarks are the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Roman Stadium, Old Town and the historic hills around which the ancient settlement developed. Plovdiv was also European Capital of Culture in 2019.
That combination of historic surroundings and an increasingly active international sporting calendar gives Plovdiv a distinctive setting for ATP Challenger tennis.
How Much Does the Plovdiv Challenger 2026 Winner Earn?
The Plovdiv Challenger IV singles champion will earn €15,510 and 75 ATP ranking points.
At average August 2026 exchange rates, the winner’s prize is approximately US$17,981, £13,278 or A$25,320.
The runner-up earns €8,760, semifinalists receive €5,030 each, and quarterfinalists take home €2,825.
Tournament information on this page is compiled from available ATP, tournament, venue, and other reliable sources. However, some details may be provisional or incomplete, particularly for events with limited official information or no dedicated tournament website.
Prize money, schedules, start times, draws, and other tournament details may change. Readers are encouraged to check the official ATP Tour website or official tournament and venue channels for the latest confirmed information.
