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With the US Open just weeks away, the tennis world turns its attention to Canada for one of the sport’s most unique double-headers. The 2026 National Bank Open — known internationally as the Canadian Open — splits its men’s and women’s draws across two cities, delivering back-to-back Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 action as players make their final hard-court push before Flushing Meadows. Here’s everything you need to know about the draw, the schedule, and the players to watch.
The Basics: Dates, Venues, and Prize Money
This year’s edition runs from August 1 to August 13, with the women’s tournament staged at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto and the men’s event held at IGA Stadium in Montreal — both played on outdoor hard courts. The cities swap host duties annually, and 2026 sees women in Toronto and men in Montreal.
| Detail | Women’s (WTA) | Men’s (ATP) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, Canada | Montreal, Canada |
| Category | WTA 1000 | ATP Masters 1000 |
| Surface | Hard | Hard |
| Prize Money | $7,433,076 | $9,415,724 |
| Dates | August 1–13 | August 1–13 |
Draw Ceremony and the Road to the Final
The main draw ceremony for both singles events takes place on Friday, July 31, setting the bracket ahead of a jam-packed fortnight. The main draw itself begins Sunday, August 2, with 96 players in each singles field — a mix of direct entries, qualifiers, and wildcards. Both singles finals are locked in for Thursday, August 13.
The men’s field is built from 75 top-ranked players (fewer if protected rankings are in play), plus 16 qualifiers, 5 wildcards, and 32 byes for the top seeds. The women’s draw features 72 top-ranked players, 16 qualifiers, 8 wildcards, and 32 byes.
Entry lists for both draws are available via the official women’s entry list and men’s entry list.
Notable Absences on Both Sides of the Draw
Every big tournament comes with its share of late scratches, and this year’s Canadian Open is no exception.
On the women’s side, withdrawals include:
- Karolina Muchova
- Victoria Mboko
- Hailey Baptiste
- Jasmine Paolini
- Emma Raducanu
- Dayana Yastremska
- Petra Marcinko
The men’s draw takes a notable hit at the very top, with several of the sport’s biggest names sitting out:
- Jannik Sinner
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Novak Djokovic
- Tomas Machac
- Sebastian Korda
- Jesper de Jong
- Alejandro Davidovich
With three of the top names in men’s tennis absent, the Montreal draw opens up considerably for the field chasing a marquee Masters 1000 title.
Qualifying: The Last Chance to Reach the Main Draw
Before the big names take the court, qualifying determines the final pieces of both puzzles. A total of 32 men and 32 women will battle it out in a one-round qualifying event, with the top 16 finishers from each draw earning a spot in the main field. Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday, August 1.
The Wildcards to Watch
Tournament organizers have handed out a strong batch of home-soil wildcards, giving Canadian fans plenty to cheer for in both Toronto and Montreal.
Men’s main draw wildcards:
- Gabriel Diallo
- Gael Monfils
- Liam Draxl
Women’s main draw wildcards:
- Venus Williams
- Bianca Andreescu
- Kayla Cross
- Rebecca Marino
- Katherine Sebov
- Cadence Brace
- Carol Zhao
- Ariana Arseneault
The return of Venus Williams and Bianca Andreescu alongside a deep crop of Canadian talent adds an extra layer of local intrigue to the Toronto bracket.
Full Day-by-Day Schedule
Here’s the complete breakdown of how the fortnight unfolds across both cities:
| Date | Round |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 1 | Men’s and women’s final qualifying round |
| Sunday, August 2 | Men’s and women’s 1st round |
| Monday, August 3 | Men’s and women’s 1st round |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Men’s and women’s 2nd round / Men’s 1st round |
| Wednesday, August 5 | Men’s and women’s 2nd round |
| Thursday, August 6 | Men’s and women’s 3rd round |
| Friday, August 7 | Men’s and women’s 3rd round |
| Saturday, August 8 | Men’s and women’s Round of 16 |
| Sunday, August 9 | Men’s and women’s Round of 16 |
| Monday, August 10 | Men’s and women’s quarter-finals |
| Tuesday, August 11 | Men’s and women’s quarter-finals |
| Wednesday, August 12 | Men’s and women’s semi-finals |
| Thursday, August 13 | Men’s and women’s finals |
Ranking Points on the Line
With the US Open looming, ranking points at this level carry real weight for seeding purposes at the year’s final Grand Slam. Here’s how the points break down for both tours:
| Round | Men (ATP) | Women (WTA) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1000 | 1000 |
| Finalist | 650 | 650 |
| Semi-finalist | 400 | 390 |
| Quarter-finalist | 200 | 215 |
| Round of 16 | 100 | 120 |
| Third round | 50 | 65 |
| Second round | 30 | 35 |
| First round | 10 | 10 |
| Qualified for main draw | 20 | 30 |
| Final round of qualifying | 0 | 2 |
Notably, the women’s points structure rewards deep qualifying runs and early-round wins slightly more heavily than the men’s, a detail that could matter for players hovering near seeding cutoffs ahead of the US Open.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Canadian Open 2026?
The tournament runs from August 1 to August 13, with qualifying on August 1 and finals on August 13.
Where is the 2026 National Bank Open being held?
The women’s tournament is at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, and the men’s tournament is at IGA Stadium in Montreal.
When does the main draw begin?
The main draw ceremony is July 31, with first-round main draw matches starting August 2.
How many players are in each singles draw?
Both the men’s and women’s singles draws feature 96 players, combining direct entries, qualifiers, and wildcards.
What ranking points are available?
The winner on each tour earns 1000 points, with the full points breakdown available in the table above.
As the qualifying rounds get underway in Toronto and Montreal, the real story will be which contenders use these two weeks to build momentum — and which ones arrive at the US Open already carrying scar tissue from a tough Canadian swing. With several top names sitting out and a loaded Canadian contingent chasing home glory, this year’s National Bank Open has every ingredient for a memorable send-off to the hard-court season.