The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship is one of the biggest events on the UAE sporting calendar. The event is owned and organised by Dubai Duty Free and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Taking place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Al Garhoud, the event will kick off on 13 February and will run until 28 February. Tickets are available from Dhs 65, going all the way up to Dhs 990. Click here to book.
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships began as the Dubai Men’s Open back in 1993, a year in which Karel Novacek won the singles, and the pairing of Anders Jarryd and John Fitzgerald bagged the doubles. Since that first tournament, the Championship has continued to go from strength to strength.
The championship has witnessed a line-up of ace players including Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Iga Swiatek, Jasmin Paolini, Elina Svitolina, Martina Hingis, Amelie Mauresmo, and Justin Henin.
Schedule For The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) begins with qualifying rounds scheduled on Friday, 13 February at 10am and Saturday, 14 February at 10am.
Main draw action then kicks off on Sunday, 15 February, with two sessions at 11am and 7pm featuring 1st round matches.
On Monday, 16 February, play continues with the first round again at 11am and 7pm. The tournament progresses on Tuesday, 17 February, with second round matches at 11am and 7pm, followed by the third round on Wednesday, 18 February at the same times.
The quarter-finals take place on Thursday, 19 February, with matches starting at 2pm and 7pm. The semifinals are scheduled for Friday, 20 February at 1pm and 7pm. The WTA finals are set for Saturday, 21 February, with two sessions at 4.30pm and 7pm.
Lineup Of Players
The top players for the 2026 WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships include Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Amanda Anisimova, and Coco Gauff.
Besides, Emma Raducanu has direct entry into the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this year, with the British player currently ranked inside the world’s top 25.
Schedule For Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)
For the ATP (men’s) tournament, qualifying begins on Saturday, 21 February at 11am with men’s qualifying matches, and continues on Sunday, 22 February at 11am with further men’s qualifying competition.
The main draw starts on Monday, 23 February, with first round matches at 2pm and 7pm. Tuesday, 24 February sees the second round also at 2pm and 7pm. The third round is scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February at 2pm and 7pm.
The quarter-finals follow on Thursday, 26 February, with sessions at 2pm and 7pm. Friday, 27 February features the semifinals at 1.30pm and 7pm. The ATP finals will be held on Saturday, 28 February, with two sessions at 4.30pm and 7pm.
Lineup Of Players
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026 will feature a world-class ATP 500 lineup during Men’s Week from 23 to 28 February, led by defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, Félix Auger-Aliassime, and former winners Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.
Tsitsipas returns to Dubai after claiming the title in 2025 with a win over Auger-Aliassime in the final. The Greek star will aim to defend his crown at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium following a strong hard-court season.
Auger-Aliassime arrives after one of the most successful years of his career, having secured three ATP titles in 2025 and reaching the semi-finals of the US Open. His run to last year’s Dubai final has further established him as a leading contender.
Also in the field is Medvedev, the 2023 Dubai champion and 2021 US Open winner, who remains one of the strongest competitors on hard courts. Rublev, the 2022 champion, returns following another consistent ATP Tour season, bringing experience and intensity to the tournament.
The men’s draw is further strengthened by Alexander Bublik, Jack Draper, and Karen Khachanov, adding depth and variety to the competition.
View the complete list of players here.
Prize Money
Prize money for the 2026 Championships has not been announced. In 2025, women's champion Andreeva earned a winner's cheque of $597,000 from a prize pool of $3.6 million. The men's prize pool was $3.2m with champion Tsitsipas earning $605,530.
Matches will be broadcast on beIN Sports Middle East, with the WTA portion of the event also available on DAZN Mena.