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London, February 26, 2026
Women’s Tennis Calendar for 2026 is Packed with Competition
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The 2026 women’s tennis season promises a thrilling ride for fans, with a robust schedule of tournaments spanning the globe.
- The season kicks off in January with the united Cup and Australian Open, setting the stage for a year of intense competition.
- February and March see players traveling across continents, from the Middle East to the Americas, competing in both 500 and 1000 level events.
- The Grand Slam season continues with the French Open in May and Wimbledon in june, followed by the US Open in August.
- A new WTA Finals Riyadh event will cap off the season in November, offering a substantial $15.5 million prize pool.
- The Billie Jean King Cup will have qualifiers in April and finals in September and November.
The world of women’s tennis is gearing up for a dynamic 2026 season, filled with high-stakes tournaments and compelling matchups.The calendar, updated on December 26, 2025, showcases a diverse range of events, from the Grand Slams to smaller, yet fiercely competitive, 250-level tournaments. The season begins with team competition and individual events in Australia and New Zealand, offering early opportunities for players to gain ranking points and momentum.
January: Down Under Domination
The first week of January will see the United Cup, a team event, taking place in Perth and Sydney, Australia, with a total prize money of $5,903,345. Simultaneously, the Brisbane International will be held in Brisbane, Australia, offering $1,206,446 in prize money. Also starting on january 5th, the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, will provide another competitive arena with a $283,347 prize pool.
weeks two and three bring the Adelaide International and Hobart International, both in Australia, each offering a $1,206,446 and $283,347 prize money respectively. The pinnacle of the month, and arguably the first major of the year, is the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, scheduled from January 18th to february 1st. The total prize money for the Australian Open is yet to be determined.
February & March: A Global Swing
February takes players to the Middle East and Europe.The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in the United Arab Emirates (February 1-7) and the Ostrava Open in the Czech Republic (February 1-7) both offer $1,206,446 and $283,347 in prize money, respectively. The Transylvania open in Cluj Napoca, Romania, also takes place February 1-7 with a $283,347 prize pool.
The Qatar Total Energies Open in Doha,Qatar (February 8-14) and the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai,UAE (February 15-21) will follow,both offering critically important prize money. March will see tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami,marking the start of the North American swing.
April – August: Clay,Grass,and Hard Courts
April will feature Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers.May brings the French Open in Paris, France. June is dominated by Wimbledon in London, UK. August will host the US Open in New York City, USA.
September – November: Asian Swing and season Finale
September will see Billie Jean King Cup Finals. October features the China Open (September 30-October 11) and Wuhan Open (October 12-18), followed by the Ningbo Open and Kinoshita Group Japan Open (October 19-25). The Toray Pan Pacific Open and Guangzhou Open (October 26-November 1) will round out the month.
November concludes the season with the Chennai Open and Jiangxi Open (november 2-18),culminating in the WTA Finals Riyadh (November 7-14) with a massive $15.5 million prize pool and the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Playoffs starting the week of November 16th.
