The 2026 National Bank Open (the Canadian Open) runs August 1 to 13, 2026, with the men competing in Montreal and the women in Toronto. It is one of the biggest hard-court events of the summer and a key tune-up for the US Open. This guide covers the dates, venues, defending champions, how to watch in the United States, and what is at stake. We will update it with the full draws, seeds, and the day-by-day order of play once they are released.
2026 National Bank Open: Quick Facts
- When is the 2026 National Bank Open? August 1 to 13, 2026.
- Where is it held? Montreal (men, at IGA Stadium) and Toronto (women, at Sobeys Stadium). The two cities swap fields each year.
- What surface? Outdoor hard court.
- What level of event is it? An ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, the top tier below the four Grand Slams.
- Who are the defending champions? Ben Shelton (men) and Victoria Mboko (women), from 2025.
- Why does it matter? It is one of the last big hard-court tune-ups before the US Open (August 31 to September 13).
2026 National Bank Open Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 National Bank Open is a 12-day event running August 1 to 13, 2026, with the ATP and WTA draw ceremonies held Friday, July 31. The first daily order of play is posted that evening, and the schedule is then set each night because matches do not have fixed lengths. Below are the confirmed key dates plus the expected round-by-round breakdown; we will lock in exact dates once the draws and order of play are published.
Confirmed Key Dates
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| ATP & WTA draw ceremonies | Friday, July 31 |
| Main-draw play begins | Saturday, August 1 |
| Singles finals | Thursday, August 13 |
Expected Round-by-Round Schedule
Both the Montreal (men) and Toronto (women) draws follow the same 12-day pattern. The dates below are the expected progression for a 96-player ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 field; the official day-by-day order of play is confirmed the evening before each session.
| Round | Expected Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| Qualifying | Aug 1 – 2 |
| Round of 64 (first round) | Aug 2 – 4 |
| Round of 32 | Aug 5 – 6 |
| Round of 16 | Aug 7 – 8 |
| Quarterfinals | Aug 9 – 10 |
| Semifinals | Aug 11 – 12 |
| Finals | Aug 13 |
For the official order of play and confirmed session times, see the National Bank Open match schedule.
Venues: Montreal and Toronto
The National Bank Open is played in two cities at once, and the men and women swap host cities each year. In 2026, the men’s draw is in Montreal at IGA Stadium (capacity about 11,500), and the women’s draw is in Toronto at Sobeys Stadium (capacity about 12,500). Both fields feature 96 singles players and 32 doubles teams.
Defending Champions
American Ben Shelton won the 2025 men’s title, beating Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) for his first ATP Masters 1000 trophy. On the women’s side, Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko captured the title on home soil, defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to become the first Canadian woman to win the event since Bianca Andreescu in 2019.
How to Watch the 2026 National Bank Open
In Canada, the National Bank Open is broadcast by Sportsnet (English) and TVA Sports (French), the tournament’s official broadcasters. Live streaming is available worldwide through Tennis TV for the ATP men’s matches and WTA TV for the WTA women’s matches, both of which require a subscription. In the United States, the event has aired on Tennis Channel in recent years, with streaming on the Tennis Channel app; full 2026 US broadcast windows are confirmed closer to the start.
| Region | Where to Watch (2026) |
|---|---|
| Canada (English) | Sportsnet |
| Canada (French) | TVA Sports |
| United States | Tennis Channel (expected), Tennis Channel app |
| Worldwide streaming | Tennis TV (ATP) and WTA TV (WTA), subscription required |
Why the Canadian Open Matters in 2026
The National Bank Open opens the North American hard-court swing, which runs straight into the Cincinnati Open (August 11 to 23) and then the US Open (August 31 to September 13). Strong results here often signal who is rounding into form for the season’s final Grand Slam. For the full calendar, see our 2026 tennis schedule hub and our 2026 US Open guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Canadian Open?
The 2026 National Bank Open runs August 1 to 13, 2026, with the men in Montreal and the women in Toronto.
Is the Canadian Open the same as the National Bank Open?
Yes. National Bank Open is the official sponsor name for the Canadian Open, the combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event held each August in Montreal and Toronto.
Who won the 2025 National Bank Open?
Ben Shelton won the men’s title and Victoria Mboko won the women’s title in 2025. Both return as defending champions in 2026.
