Cincinnati Open 2026 preview and where to watch
The Cincinnati Open returns to Cincinnati, United States for its 2026 edition, played from 13–23 Aug on Hard.
What's at stake
This is a Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 event — 1,000 ranking points to each singles winner, mandatory for the top of the rankings, and the second tier of importance after the Slams. A title here can lift a player twenty rungs up the rankings.
The Cincinnati Open starts in 106 days. The draw lands a few days before the first ball is struck — we'll publish the bracket here as soon as it's set.
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 Cincinnati 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
The Cincinnati Open 2026 runs from 13–23 Aug in Cincinnati, United States.
The Cincinnati Open is played on Hard.
Coverage of the Cincinnati Open 2026 is available on the broadcasters listed in your country guide. Tennis TV streams the BOTH globally for fans without a regional rightsholder.
Key facts
Surface: Hard
Tour: BOTH
Category: Masters 1000 / WTA 1000
Dates: 13–23 Aug
Status: Upcoming