The 2026 ATP season is coming, and honestly, after a completely insane 2025 dominated by Sinner and Alcaraz, we can't wait to see what happens. Here's the complete 2026 ATP tournament calendar, with key dates and surfaces to watch for your tennis predictions today.
The Must-See Events of 2026
Before diving into the month-by-month breakdown, here are the dates to block in your calendar if you follow tennis seriously:
🏆 The 4 Grand Slams
- Australian Open: January 18 - February 1 (Hard)
- Roland-Garros: May 24 - June 7 (Clay)
- Wimbledon: June 29 - July 12 (Grass)
- US Open: August 31 - September 13 (Hard)
⚡ The 9 Masters 1000
- Indian Wells: March 4-15
- Miami: March 18-29
- Monte-Carlo: April 5-12
- Madrid: April 22 - May 3
- Rome: May 6-17
- Canada: August 2-13
- Cincinnati: August 13-23
- Shanghai: October 7-18
- Paris-Bercy: October 31 - November 8
ATP Finals: November 15 (Turin)
Detailed Calendar by Period
🔥 JANUARY: Australian Explosion
United Cup (January 2-11): The team tournament to kick off the season. Last year it was already a good form indicator.
Brisbane (Jan 4-11) + Hong Kong (Jan 5-11): Two simultaneous ATP 250s. Brisbane on fast hard court is always a good test before Melbourne.
Adelaide (Jan 12-17) + Auckland (Jan 12-17): Final stretch before the Australian Open. Players coming from Europe often stop here to acclimatize.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN (January 18 - February 1) GRAND SLAM
The big one. Melbourne, brutal heat, fast hard court. Sinner and Alcaraz will share the title as usual, but it's always the most unpredictable tournament at the start of the year.
→ Check out our complete guide to betting on Australian Open 2026 with expert strategies and tips.
🌍 FEBRUARY: Hard/Clay Rotation
Montpellier (Feb 1-8): Indoor ATP 250 in France. Fast surface, perfect for serve-and-volleyers.
Rotterdam (Feb 9-15) + Dallas (Feb 9-15): Two simultaneous ATP 500s. Rotterdam is THE European indoor tournament, Dallas for those who prefer staying in the US.
Buenos Aires (Feb 9-15): First clay court ATP 250 of the season. The Latin American clay season starts early.
Then Delray Beach, Doha, and Rio (all ATP 500) overlapping mid-February. This is when players choose their camp: American hard, Middle Eastern hard, or South American clay.
Acapulco (Feb 23-28) + Dubai (Feb 23 - March 1): Two big ATP 500s to finish the month. Acapulco at altitude, Dubai on fast hard.
🏜️ MARCH: The Sunshine Double
INDIAN WELLS (March 4-15) MASTERS 1000
The California desert, the "fifth Grand Slam" as they call it. Two weeks of top-level tennis on medium/slow hard court. Perfect for baseliners.
MIAMI (March 18-29) MASTERS 1000
Right after Indian Wells, head to Florida. Even slower hard court, heat, humidity. The "Sunshine Double" (winning Indian Wells + Miami) is a rare feat.
🧱 APRIL-MAY: Clay Court Season
Late March / early April: three simultaneous ATP 250s (Houston, Marrakech, Bucharest). The clay circuit seriously begins.
MONTE-CARLO (April 5-12) MASTERS 1000
The most beautiful tournament of the year, period. Mediterranean views, red clay, amazing atmosphere. Last year, Alcaraz and Sinner gave us THE final of the century here.
Barcelona (April 13-19) + Munich (April 13-19): Two clay ATP 500s. Barcelona is the Mecca of Spanish tennis, Munich is more low-key but quality.
MADRID (April 22 - May 3) MASTERS 1000
Clay at altitude. The ball flies, rallies are fast. Completely different game from Monte-Carlo.
ROME (May 6-17) MASTERS 1000
The final big test before Roland-Garros. Classic clay, Roman heat, electric atmosphere. Win Rome, you're the favorite in Paris.
ROLAND-GARROS (May 24 - June 7) GRAND SLAM
Porte d'Auteuil. Slow clay, endless points, iron mentality required. Alcaraz proved in 2025 he's the boss here.
🌱 JUNE-JULY: Grass Transition
After Roland-Garros, three weeks of grass. It's short, it's intense.
Stuttgart, 's-Hertogenbosch (June 8-14): Two ATP 250s to get used to grass.
Halle (June 15-21) + Queen's (June 15-21): THE two ATP 500 warmups for Wimbledon. Halle for the Germans, Queen's for the English. Win one of these, you arrive confident at Wimbledon.
WIMBLEDON (June 29 - July 12) GRAND SLAM
The temple of tennis. Fast grass, serve-and-volley making a comeback, British tradition. Sinner crushed everyone in 2025, let's see if he confirms.
☀️ JULY-AUGUST: Busy Summer
After Wimbledon, back to European clay (!). Yes, it's weird but that's how it is.
Gstaad, Bastad, Umag (July 13-19): Three simultaneous clay ATP 250s. For those who love clay and want to skip American hard courts.
Then more clay: Kitzbühel, Estoril (July 20-25)
Washington (July 27 - Aug 1): ATP 500, back to hard. American summer hard courts begin.
MONTREAL/TORONTO (August 2-13) MASTERS 1000
The Canadian Masters 1000. Fast outdoor hard, humid heat. Crucial US Open prep.
CINCINNATI (August 13-23) MASTERS 1000
The final big test before New York. Reach the final here, you're ready for the US Open.
US OPEN (August 31 - September 13) GRAND SLAM
Flushing Meadows, New York. Fast hard, night matches under the lights, insane atmosphere. Alcaraz dominated in 2025, Sinner will want revenge.
🍂 SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER: Asian then European Tour
After the US Open, head to Asia.
Chengdu, Hangzhou (Sept 23-29): Two Chinese ATP 250s to start the tour.
Beijing (Sept 30 - Oct 6) + Tokyo (Sept 30 - Oct 6): Two simultaneous ATP 500s. China vs Japan.
SHANGHAI (October 7-18) MASTERS 1000
The Chinese Masters 1000. Massive tournament, insane prize money, huge crowds. Sinner crushed the competition in 2025.
Then back to Europe for the final ATP 250s: Almaty, Antwerp, Lyon (Oct 19-25)
Vienna (Oct 26 - Nov 1) + Basel (Oct 26 - Nov 1): Two European indoor ATP 500s. Intimate atmosphere, knowledgeable crowd.
PARIS-BERCY (October 31 - November 8) MASTERS 1000
The final Masters 1000 of the season. Fast indoor hard. People are playing for ATP Finals qualification here.
ATP FINALS (November 15)
Turin. The top 8 players of the year. Round robin then knockout. The most prestigious tournament after Grand Slams.
How to Use This Calendar for Your Betting
Now that you have the complete calendar, here's how to exploit it for your tennis betting tips:
1. Spot Tournament Sequences
Players who string together 3-4 tournaments on the same surface are ultra dangerous. For example, if a guy does Monte-Carlo → Barcelona → Madrid → Rome, he arrives at Roland-Garros with 2 months of clay under his belt. That's money.
2. Watch Surface Transitions
The two weeks after a surface change are tricky. Grass → Clay after Wimbledon? Players struggle. Clay → Hard before US Open? Same.
Our free tennis prediction algorithm automatically accounts for this, but if you're betting manually, watch out.
3. Masters 1000: Duration Matters
Most Masters 1000 are now two weeks (Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Rome, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai), except Monte-Carlo and Paris-Bercy which stay at one week.
Over two weeks, favorites have time to build momentum. In one week (Monte-Carlo, Bercy), it's tighter and upsets are more frequent. Adjust your bets accordingly.
4. End of Season = Fatigue
Starting in September, check ATP Finals rankings. Players already qualified can ease off. Those fighting for their spot will give everything.
Surfaces to Master
🎾 2026 Surface Breakdown
- Hard: ~65% of the season (Australia, Americas, Asia, Indoor Europe)
- Clay: ~25% (April-June + July ATP 250s)
- Grass: ~10% (June only)
If you want to rank on tennis predictions today, you MUST master hard courts. It's the majority surface and where algorithms make the difference.
Bookmark this page, you'll need it all year. 🎾
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