Dubai is ready for two weeks of world-class tennis.
The Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026) will bring the WTA 1000 and ATP 500 tours together at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium from 15 to 28 February 2026. The world’s best tennis players will compete back-to-back on the same stage, turning the city into a global tennis hub.
Don’t miss one of the most nail-biting tournaments of the season. Mark your calendar with the full schedule. And if you want to watch your favourite stars up close, secure your tickets now.
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Dubai Tennis Championships 2026
The Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 is a two-week professional tennis event combining a WTA 1000 tournament and an ATP 500 tournament at one venue.
Now in its 26th year for the women and 34th for the men, the championships continue to deliver ranking-defining matches, packed night sessions and international broadcast reach. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the event remains one of the most significant annual sporting fixtures in the region.
If you’re following women’s tennis, check them out:
- WTA Dubai 2026 – Complete Details
- WTA Rankings 2026
Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 Schedule
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis championships schedule is packed with action. Games unfold across two high-intensity weeks, moving from qualifying rounds to finals in carefully structured day and night sessions. Here is the complete day by day breakdown.
The schedule opens with women’s tennis with WTA action, before shifting to the ATP men’s tournament.
WTA Schedule
| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 13–14 Feb | 10:00am | Qualifying |
| 15–16 Feb | 11am & 7pm | 1st Round |
| 17 Feb | 11am & 7pm | 2nd Round |
| 18 Feb | 11am & 7pm | 3rd Round |
| 19 Feb | 2pm & 7pm | Quarterfinals |
| 20 Feb | 1pm & 7pm | Semifinals |
| 21 Feb | 4:30pm & 7pm | Finals |
ATP Schedule
| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 21–22 Feb | 11:00am | Qualifying |
| 23 Feb | 2pm & 7pm | 1st Round |
| 24 Feb | 2pm & 7pm | 2nd Round |
| 25 Feb | 2pm & 7pm | 3rd Round |
| 26 Feb | 2pm & 7pm | Quarterfinals |
| 27 Feb | 1:30pm & 7pm | Semifinals |
| 28 Feb | 4:30pm & 7pm | Finals |
Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 Tickets
Tickets for the Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 are being sold through the official website dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com. They are available online for both the WTA 1000 Women’s Week and the ATP 500 Men’s Week, with multiple seating categories, session options and packages available.
Spectators can choose between single-session tickets, multi-day packages and full-season passes, across Centre Court and Court One.
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Courts
| Centre Court | Court One |
|---|---|
| Centre Court is the tournament’s main arena, with a capacity of approximately 5,000 seats. All headline matches, including quarterfinals, semifinals and finals for both WTA and ATP weeks, take place here. | Court One is a standalone show court designed to complement Centre Court, with temporary grandstand seating for approximately 2,000 spectators. |
| Ticket options include: – Round-by-round tickets (from opening rounds to finals) – Day and evening sessions – Prime A and Prime B premium seating – Upper and Lower Grandstand options | Available options include: – Early round matches – Grandstand seating – Individual day tickets |
Seating Categories Explained
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The stadium offers three main public seating categories:
- Prime A – Closest proximity to the court
- Prime B – Premium seating with strong sightlines
- Grandstand (Upper & Lower tiers) – Wider viewing perspective
Seating structure:
- Prime A and Prime B: Fixed/numbered seating for both Women’s and Men’s Weeks
- Lower Grandstand:
- Fixed/numbered during Men’s Week
- Free seating during Women’s Week
- Upper Grandstand: Free seating during both weeks
Fans can select seats directly from the official seating map or choose best available during booking.
Players – Meet You Stars!
The Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 brings together one of the strongest combined fields of the early season, with Grand Slam champions, top-10 contenders and rising talents set to compete across both the WTA 1000 and ATP 500 events.
Across two weeks, Dubai will host players ranked at the very top of the sport alongside emerging names pushing for breakthrough results — all competing for crucial ranking points and early-season momentum.
WTA 1000 – Women’s Field
The women’s draw features multiple top-10 players and proven title contenders, reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the most significant WTA 1000 stops outside the Grand Slams.
Among the leading names:
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Iga Swiatek
- Elena Rybakina
- Coco Gauff
- Jessica Pegula
- Jasmine Paolini
- Mirra Andreeva
- Karolina Muchova
- Naomi Osaka
- Belinda Bencic
The depth extends well beyond the top seeds, with established tour players and rising stars such as Emma Navarro, Jelena Ostapenko, Leylah Fernandez, Marketa Vondrousova, Barbora Krejcikova, Paula Badosa, Sofia Kenin, Ekaterina Alexandrova and others adding competitive balance to the draw.
With 1,000 ranking points awarded to the champion, every round carries major implications for the WTA rankings — particularly in a season where movement inside the top 10 remains tight.
ATP 500 – Men’s Field
The men’s tournament continues its tradition of attracting high-calibre competitors, blending top-ranked names with consistent ATP 500 performers.
Confirmed players include:
- Daniil Medvedev
- Andrey Rublev
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Hubert Hurkacz
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Karen Khachanov
- Alexander Bublik
- Jack Draper
- Ugo Humbert
- Denis Shapovalov
The field also features strong contenders such as Jiri Lehecka, Arthur Fils, Tomas Machac, Alejandro Popyrin, Tallon Griekspoor, Marton Fucsovics and others capable of deep runs.
With 500 ATP ranking points on the line, the Dubai stop represents a pivotal opportunity for players looking to strengthen their position ahead of the spring hard-court swing.
From established champions to emerging challengers, the 2026 edition promises a draw where early-round matches carry as much intensity as finals weekend.
Which two players are you hoping to see face off on Centre Court this year?
And which potential WTA or ATP showdown would make Dubai 2026 unforgettable for you?
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