The 2026 Miami Open, held at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, is set to be one of the most anticipated events in the professional tennis calendar. Scheduled from March 17 to March 29 for main-draw competitions, the tournament will kick off with qualifying rounds taking place from March 15 to 17.
This prestigious event features a comprehensive match schedule. The women’s qualifying rounds will take place on March 15 and 16, while the men’s qualifying will occur on March 16 and 17. Main draws for women’s and men’s singles will commence on March 17 and 18 respectively, continuing through to March 28 and 29. Doubles matches will follow closely, with women’s doubles matches scheduled from March 19 to 29 and men’s doubles from March 19 to 28.
The draw ceremony, an important precursor to the tournament, is slated for March 16. Participants and fans alike will be eager to see the matchups and bracket formations that will shape the competitive landscape of the event.
The prize purse for the Miami Open is a whopping $9,415,725, a significant incentive for players vying for success on the ATP and WTA tours. In singles, the winner stands to earn $1,151,380 and 1000 ranking points, while the finalist will take home $612,340 and 650 points. Points are further distributed throughout the rounds, with varying financial rewards ensuring a substantial incentive for all competitors.
On the doubles side, the winners will receive $468,200 along with 1000 points. The prize breakdown again reflects the competitive spirit, featuring escalating rewards for teams that reach the later rounds of the tournament.
As for the competitors, the tournament will showcase some of the biggest names in tennis. Carlos Alcaraz, the ATP top seed, along with the defending champion Jakub Mensik, lead the men’s draw. Aryna Sabalenka similarly occupies the top seed position in the WTA rankings and is also the defending champion.
Notable players are making their appearances with varying circumstances. Venus Williams will grace the court with a main-draw wild card, adding excitement for her fans. However, her sister, Serena Williams, will not be participating, having yet to confirm her comeback plans after her recent hiatus from competitive tennis.
Another prominent name set to compete is Novak Djokovic. The seasoned Serbian star is on the entry list after missing the event from 2021 to 2024. He made a comeback in 2025, finishing as runner-up to Mensik, and holds an impressive six titles at the Miami Open.
The wild card allocations are also noteworthy, with a mix of rising stars and experienced players receiving opportunities. For the ATP, Yibing Wu, Martin Damm, Darwin Blanch, Rei Sakamoto, and Moise Kouame have secured wild cards. From the WTA, fans will see Venus Williams alongside Sloane Stephens, Jennifer Brady, Taylor Townsend, Ashlyn Krueger, Lilli Tagger, Darja Vidmanova, and Emerson Jones entering with wild cards.
As the date approaches, anticipation for the Miami Open continues to build, promising thrilling tennis action on one of the sport’s grand stages.
