The 2026 Cincinnati Open runs August 11 to 23, 2026, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. It is the final big hard-court event before the US Open, and for the first time the singles finals move to a Sunday (August 23). This guide covers the dates, venue, defending champions, how to watch in the United States, and what is at stake. We will update it with the full draws, seeds, and day-by-day order of play once they are released.
2026 Cincinnati Open: Quick Facts
- When is the 2026 Cincinnati Open? August 11 to 23, 2026 (qualifying begins August 11, singles finals Sunday, August 23).
- Where is it held? Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati.
- 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? Carlos Alcaraz (men) and Iga Swiatek (women), from 2025.
- Why does it matter? It is the last big hard-court tune-up before the US Open (August 31 to September 13).
2026 Cincinnati Open Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 Cincinnati Open opens with qualifying on Monday, August 11, and runs through the singles finals on Sunday, August 23. The move to a Sunday final is new for 2026, after the 2025 finals were played on a Monday. The official day-by-day order of play is released by the tournament closer to the start, and we will add it here as soon as it is posted.
Confirmed Key Dates
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Qualifying begins | Monday, August 11 |
| Main draw begins | Thursday, August 13 |
| Singles finals | Sunday, August 23 |
Expected Round-by-Round Schedule
The men’s and women’s draws run side by side over the 13 days. The dates below are the expected progression for the 96-player ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 fields; the official order of play is confirmed the evening before each session.
| Round | Expected Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| Qualifying | Aug 11 – 12 |
| Round of 64 (first round) | Aug 13 – 14 |
| Round of 32 | Aug 15 – 16 |
| Round of 16 | Aug 17 – 18 |
| Quarterfinals | Aug 19 – 20 |
| Semifinals | Aug 21 – 22 |
| Finals | Sunday, Aug 23 |
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center
The Cincinnati Open is held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati. A $260 million campus transformation doubled the venue’s footprint and let the tournament grow to 96-player singles fields. The event was recently named ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year, and it is one of only a handful of stops that host top-tier men’s and women’s fields in the same week, alongside Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, and Rome.
Defending Champions
Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 men’s title when Jannik Sinner retired from the final due to illness early in the match. On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek captured the title with a win over Jasmine Paolini. Both Alcaraz and Swiatek return as defending champions in 2026.
How to Watch the 2026 Cincinnati Open
In the United States, the Cincinnati Open airs on Tennis Channel, with streaming on the Tennis Channel app. Live streaming is also 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. Full 2026 daily broadcast windows are confirmed closer to the start, and we will list them here once they are announced.
Why the Cincinnati Open Matters in 2026
The Cincinnati Open is the last big stop on the North American hard-court swing, coming right after the National Bank Open (Canadian Open) and leading directly into the US Open (August 31 to September 13). With the same surface and conditions as the season’s final Grand Slam, results in Cincinnati are often a strong read on who is peaking at the right time. For the full calendar, see our 2026 tennis schedule hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Cincinnati Open?
The 2026 Cincinnati Open runs August 11 to 23, 2026, with qualifying starting August 11 and the singles finals on Sunday, August 23.
Where is the Cincinnati Open played?
At the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati. It is a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event on outdoor hard courts.
Who won the 2025 Cincinnati Open?
Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s title and Iga Swiatek won the women’s title in 2025. Both return as defending champions in 2026.
