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The Abu Dhabi Open returns to Abu Dhabi, UAE for its 2026 edition, played from 2–8 Feb on Hard.

What's at stake

As a 500-level event, the winner takes home 500 ranking points. These tournaments fill the gaps between the Masters/Slams and are where players rebuild form, defend points, or run up an early-season title streak.

The 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Open has wrapped. The recap, full results and dates for the 2027 edition are below.

The conditions

Hard court is the global default — medium-paced, true-bouncing, and tactically neutral. Form, fitness and serve quality usually decide who goes deep here, more than surface preference.

Hard-court specialists and the very top seeds tend to dominate events of this kind. The week’s pace and bounce will favour those who arrive with rhythm — watch the warm-up events on the same surface for an early read on form.

How to follow it

The full schedule, daily order of play and broadcaster list are below. Switch country in the header to see the rightsholder showing the Abu Dhabi Open where you live, and use the daily order-of-play page on match days to track start times in your local timezone.

Frequently asked

When is the Abu Dhabi Open 2026?

The Abu Dhabi Open 2026 runs from 2–8 Feb in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

What surface is the Abu Dhabi Open played on?

The Abu Dhabi Open is played on Hard.

Where can I watch the Abu Dhabi Open 2026 live?

Coverage of the Abu Dhabi Open 2026 is available on the broadcasters listed in your country guide. Tennis TV streams the WTA globally for fans without a regional rightsholder.

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Key facts

Surface: Hard

Tour: WTA

Category: WTA 500

Dates: 2–8 Feb

Status: Completed