Vienna Open
The Vienna Open 2026 runs from 26 October to 1 November at the Wiener Stadthalle, and it will crown a new champion: Jannik Sinner, who won the title in 2023 and 2025, has ended his season with a knee injury. Carlos Alcaraz has taken a wildcard, and Alexander Zverev arrives with the world No. 1 ranking in reach.
Vienna, played as the Erste Bank Open, is held in the same week as the Swiss Indoors Basel, so the two ATP 500s split the field, and both lead into the Paris Masters. This preview was written on 19 October, before the draw.
Vienna Open 2026: Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
| Dates | 26 October to 1 November 2026 (qualifying 24 and 25 October) |
| Venue | Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna |
| Surface | Hard court (indoor) |
| Category | ATP 500 |
| Draw | 32 singles, 16 doubles |
| Total prize money | €2,736,875 in 2025 |
| Winner’s points | 500 |
| 2025 champion | Jannik Sinner (not playing) |
Zverev and the No. 1 Ranking
Zverev won Roland-Garros and the US Open this year, and with Sinner out for the rest of the season the top of the rankings is opening up. The ATP says a semi-final in Vienna would make Zverev world No. 1 for the first time on 2 November. He won the title here in 2021 and lost last year’s final to Sinner. He comes in after losing to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Shanghai semi-finals.
Alcaraz on a Wildcard
Alcaraz accepted a wildcard on 15 October, his first Vienna since he reached the semi-finals in 2021. The Australian Open champion won the Japan Open again on 6 October, then lost in the third round of the Shanghai Masters to Zizou Bergs.
The Rest of the Field
Daniil Medvedev, the 2022 champion, won the Hangzhou title in September before he was disqualified from his China Open semi-final. Alex de Minaur reached the Beijing final and retired injured against Novak Djokovic, so his fitness is the question. Flavio Cobolli, the Roland-Garros runner-up, and Frances Tiafoe, the 2021 runner-up here and a US Open semi-finalist this year, are entered, along with Jakub Menšík, Learner Tien, Tommy Paul, Lorenzo Musetti and Andrey Rublev.
The British Interest
Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard this year, are both on the entry list. Jack Draper, the 2024 champion, has ended his season.
How to Watch in the UK
The tournament is live on Sky Sports and NOW. Our how to watch guide has the details.
FAQ
Vienna Open 2026 FAQs
When is the Vienna Open 2026?
From 26 October to 1 November 2026 at the Wiener Stadthalle, with qualifying on 24 and 25 October.
Is Carlos Alcaraz playing in Vienna?
Yes. He accepted a wildcard on 15 October, his first Vienna since he reached the semi-finals in 2021.
Can Alexander Zverev become world No. 1 in Vienna?
Yes. The ATP says reaching the semi-finals in Vienna would make him world No. 1 for the first time on 2 November.
Who is the defending Vienna Open champion?
Jannik Sinner, who beat Zverev in the 2025 final. He has ended his 2026 season with a knee injury and will not defend.
More Coverage
See the prize money breakdown, the list of Vienna Open winners and our how to watch guide. Full coverage sits on our Vienna Open hub. For the same week in Switzerland, read our Swiss Indoors Basel 2026 preview. Every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.