Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships return in 2026 and will once again run back-to-back, with the women’s WTA 1000 event from 15-21 February, followed by the ATP 500 men’s tournament from 23-28 February. 

In 2026, the championships will have one of the strongest WTA 1000 line-ups in its history, featuring all of the world’s top 20 players for the Women’s Week from 15-21 February. The 2026 field features a complete set of top-ranked stars, including World No1 Aryna Sabalenka, 2025 champion Mirra Andreeva, Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff alongside Amanda Anisimova, alongside Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini,, Madison Keys and Belinda Bencic.

Salah Tahlak, Tournament Director and Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, said: “Women’s tennis continues to set new standards for competitiveness and quality. With the top 20 players confirmed, spectators can expect compelling matches from the opening day. Each year our WTA event delivers incredible moments, and 2026 promises to be no different.”

Following the conclusion of the WTA 1000 tournament, it’s the men’s turn to take centre stage at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Men’s Week in Dubai from February 23-28 features a standout ATP 500 roster led by defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, World No8 Félix Auger-Aliassime, and former winners Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.

Tahlak added: “Year after year, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships showcase an exceptional standard of men’s tennis. With this calibre of players already confirmed, we are confident the 2026 ATP 500 event will deliver another memorable week for fans in Dubai and audiences around the world.”

Tickets are on sale now, see dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com or ticketmaster.ae