Japan Open 2026 preview and where to watch
The Japan Open returns to Tokyo, Japan for its 2026 edition, played from 30 Sep – 6 Oct 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 Japan Open starts in 154 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 Japan 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 Japan Open 2026 runs from 30 Sep – 6 Oct in Tokyo, Japan.
The Japan Open is played on Hard.
Coverage of the Japan Open 2026 is available on the broadcasters listed in your country guide. Tennis TV streams the ATP globally for fans without a regional rightsholder.
Key facts
Surface: Hard
Tour: ATP
Category: ATP 500
Dates: 30 Sep – 6 Oct
Status: Upcoming