The Abierto GNP Seguros 2026 takes place at Club Sonoma in Monterrey, Mexico from Saturday 22 August through Friday 28 August. Now in its 18th edition and operating at the WTA 500 level, the Monterrey Open is one of the most established women’s tennis tournaments in Latin America and a key event on the late-summer hard-court calendar.
Tournament dates and schedule
The 2026 Abierto GNP Seguros runs from Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August at Club Sonoma in Monterrey. The tournament features 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing on outdoor hard courts. Qualifying rounds take place at the start of the week for players outside the main draw direct acceptance list.
Venue: Club Sonoma, Monterrey
Club Sonoma in Monterrey provides a compact and well-appointed venue that has become synonymous with the tournament over its 18 editions. Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo Leon state and Mexico’s third-largest city, is a major industrial and commercial centre with a growing sporting culture. The Abierto GNP Seguros has been the city’s most prominent tennis event and one of the WTA Tour’s most consistently attended stops in the Americas.
The outdoor hard-court surface at Club Sonoma plays similarly to the surfaces players encounter at the US Open and other late-summer events, making the tournament a relevant competitive preparation opportunity for players targeting Flushing Meadows.
WTA 500 status
The Abierto GNP Seguros operates at the WTA 500 level, awarding 500 ranking points to the singles champion. This tier of event attracts players ranked inside the top 30 of the world rankings who are competing seriously for points, and provides an opportunity for players outside the top 50 to secure a significant ranking boost with a strong run to the final or a title. The WTA 500 level sits above the WTA 250 category and below the premier WTA 1000 events and Grand Slams.
Tournament history
The Monterrey Open was first held in 2008 and has taken place annually, with GNP Seguros, the Mexican insurance company, serving as title sponsor. The tournament was elevated from a WTA 250 to a WTA 500 event in 2024, reflecting its growth in both prize money and competitive stature. The 18th edition in 2026 continues a well-established tradition that has produced champions from across the world rankings and given Latin American tennis fans consistent access to top-level women’s tennis.
Significance on the calendar
The Abierto GNP Seguros is timed to overlap with the final stretch of US Open preparation. Players who compete in Monterrey are typically those who have made considered decisions about match fitness and ranking points entering the season’s final Grand Slam, or who are looking to build hard-court confidence before New York. The tournament’s WTA 500 status means the points on offer are substantial enough to affect seedings and direct entry at the US Open for players on the edge of the top 32.
How to watch
WTA Tour matches in the United States are broadcast on Tennis Channel and its streaming platform. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports carries WTA coverage. Eurosport and Discovery+ cover WTA events across Europe. WTA TV offers live streaming internationally for subscribers outside primary broadcast territories. Confirmed broadcast schedules for the Abierto GNP Seguros are published on the WTA website at wtatennis.com ahead of the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Abierto GNP Seguros 2026? 22-28 August 2026 at Club Sonoma, Monterrey, Mexico.
What is the Abierto GNP Seguros? The Monterrey Open, an 18th-edition WTA 500 tournament in Monterrey, Mexico, sponsored by GNP Seguros.
What WTA level is the Abierto GNP Seguros? WTA 500. The singles winner receives 500 ranking points.
How can I watch the Abierto GNP Seguros 2026? Tennis Channel in the US; Sky Sports in the UK; Eurosport/Discovery+ in Europe; WTA TV for international streaming.