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National Bank Open 2026 | Draw, Betting Tips & How to Watch
The National Bank Open 2026 runs from 1–13 August, with the ATP Masters 1000 men’s event at IGA Stadium in Montreal and the WTA 1000 women’s event at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. Both draws have been expanded to 96 players across a 12-day format, making this the biggest edition in the tournament’s history and the most important hard-court test before the US Open.
As one of the final Masters 1000 events before Flushing Meadows, the National Bank Open carries significant weight for rankings and US Open form. The outdoor hard courts and warm August conditions closely mirror New York, making results here a strong indicator of who will contend at the season’s last major.
National Bank Open 2026 Overview
| Detail | Info |
| Tournament | National Bank Open (Canadian Open) |
| Dates | 1–13 August 2026 |
| Men’s venue | IGA Stadium, Montreal |
| Women’s venue | Sobeys Stadium, Toronto |
| Surface | Hard court (outdoor) |
| Category | ATP Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 |
| Draw size | 96 players (both events) |
| UK TV | Sky Sports Tennis / NOW |
Montreal 2026: Men’s Contenders
The Montreal draw has been blown wide open. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both withdrew in late July, and Carlos Alcaraz remains sidelined by the wrist injury that already cost him Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. With the top three of the men’s game absent, a first-time or unexpected Masters champion is a live possibility.
Alexander Zverev is the headline entrant and the man to beat. The German won his maiden Grand Slam at Roland-Garros in 2026 and reached the Wimbledon final, and arrives as the highest-ranked player in the field. Home favourite Félix Auger-Aliassime, a Montreal native making his ninth appearance on home soil, carries Canadian hopes after a run to the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Defending champion Ben Shelton returns to defend the biggest title of his career, and former champion Daniil Medvedev (2021) knows what it takes to win here. Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur complete a strong supporting cast.
Toronto 2026: Women’s Contenders
The Toronto field is exceptionally deep, with 72 of the WTA’s top 75 entered. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka heads the entry list, alongside Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and six-time major winner Iga Swiatek.
Roland-Garros champion Mirra Andreeva and newly crowned Wimbledon champion Linda Nosková mean all four of the season’s reigning major champions on the women’s side are in the draw. Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and four-time major champion Naomi Osaka — runner-up here in 2025 — add further depth.
Canadian interest centres on wild card Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 champion, with seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams also in the field. Defending champion Victoria Mboko misses the tournament with a left knee injury, so a new name will lift the trophy in Toronto.
How to Watch the National Bank Open 2026
The National Bank Open is broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Tennis, with streaming via NOW. Bet365 also provides live streaming to eligible account holders. For a full guide, see our How to Watch Tennis page.
Match Previews & Betting Tips
Our 2026 coverage: National Bank Open 2026 preview · Canadian Open betting tips & outright picks
Follow LiveTennis.com for previews, betting tips and results throughout the tournament. See our tennis betting tips for the latest picks and our tennis betting offers for the best prices. The National Bank Open is followed by Cincinnati and then the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season.
FAQs
When is the National Bank Open 2026?
The 2026 National Bank Open runs from 1 to 13 August, an expanded 12-day format with 96-player draws in both the men’s and women’s events.
Where is the National Bank Open 2026 held?
The tournament splits across two Canadian cities and alternates them each year. In 2026 the men play at IGA Stadium in Montreal and the women at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto.
Who is playing at the National Bank Open 2026?
Alexander Zverev headlines the men’s draw in Montreal after Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz all withdrew. Aryna Sabalenka leads a deep women’s field in Toronto that includes Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva and Wimbledon champion Linda Nosková.
Who won the National Bank Open in 2025?
Ben Shelton won the men’s title and Victoria Mboko won the women’s. Shelton returns to defend in Montreal; Mboko misses Toronto through injury.
Why does the National Bank Open matter for the US Open?
It is one of the last big hard-court events before Flushing Meadows, played in similar conditions on similar surfaces, so form here is a strong guide to who will contend at the US Open.
