The Madrid Open Tennis 2026 will be held from April 20 to May 3, 2026, at the Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain. The tournament is part of both the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 circuits, making it one of the most important events in the lead-up to the French Open. During the event, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium will function as a temporary training venue for players between April 23 and April 30, while all official matches will continue to be played at Caja Mágica.
Madrid Open Tennis 2026 Schedule
| Date | Round / Stage |
| April 20–21 | Qualifying Rounds |
| April 22–24 | Round 1 |
| April 24–26 | Round 2 |
| April 26–28 | Round 3 |
| April 28–29 | Round of 16 |
| April 29–30 | Quarter-finals |
| May 1–2 | Semi-finals |
| May 2 | WTA Final |
| May 3 | ATP Final |
Tournament Format
The Madrid Open follows the standard combined ATP and WTA 1000 format, featuring 96-player singles draws in both categories. The top 32 seeded players receive first-round byes, entering the competition directly from the second round.
Matches are played in a best-of-three sets format, with tie-breaks at 6-6 in each set. This structure aligns with other Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournaments, ensuring consistency across the tour.
The doubles events feature 32-team draws and use a modified scoring system. Matches are played with no-ad scoring, and instead of a full third set, a match tie-break (first to 10 points) is used to decide the winner.
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Ticketing Information
Tickets for the Madrid Open 2026 are available through official online platforms, with on-site box office sales at Caja Mágica beginning April 6, 2026. Entry is sold on a session basis, allowing access to either day or evening matches. Spectators can choose tickets based on specific courts, including access to the main stadium or outer courts during early rounds. Availability varies depending on the stage of the tournament.
Ticket Price Range
- Early-round tickets start from approximately €24 to €26 (around ₹2,100–₹2,400)
- Premium and finals tickets can exceed €180 (around ₹16,000+), depending on seating category
Available categories include standard seating, premium seating, and hospitality packages. Prices increase significantly for the semi-finals and finals due to higher demand.
Top Players Expected
The Madrid Open 2026 is expected to feature a strong lineup across both tours. As a Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, it typically attracts most of the top-ranked players on the ATP and WTA tours. Leading names such as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, and Andrey Rublev are among those likely to feature. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Jessica Pegula are also expected to be part of the draw. Casper Ruud and Aryna Sabalenka return as defending champions from the 2025 edition.
Surface and Playing Conditions
The tournament will be played on outdoor red clay courts at Caja Mágica, which features three main stadium courts with retractable roofs.
Madrid’s altitude of approximately 650 metres above sea level results in faster ball movement compared to other clay-court tournaments. This creates distinct playing conditions where rallies tend to be shorter, and serves are more effective than on slower clay surfaces.
Venue and Role in the Clay-Court Season
Caja Mágica is the official venue for all Madrid Open matches and is one of the most modern tennis facilities in Europe. The complex features multiple courts and three main stadiums with retractable roofs. Located in southern Madrid, it is well connected by public transport and supports multiple matches being played simultaneously during early rounds.
The Madrid Open is part of the European clay-court swing between Monte Carlo and the Italian Open. As a Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, it plays a key role in shaping player form and rankings ahead of the French Open.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Madrid Open 2026 will be held at Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain.
The Madrid Open Tennis 2026 will take place from April 20 to May 3, 2026.
Yes, such a scoreline is known as a “triple bagel.” It is extremely rare in professional tennis. One notable example is Stefanie Graf, who defeated Natasha Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 in the 1988 French Open final (best-of-three sets). In best-of-five matches, triple bagels are even rarer and have occurred only a few times in history.
The tournament features 96-player singles draws in both ATP and WTA categories, with top seeds receiving first-round byes. Matches are played in a best-of-three sets format.
