ATP 500 tournaments are the fourth-highest category of men’s tennis tournament, sitting below the four Grand Slams, the ATP Finals and the ATP Masters 1000 events.
The winner of an ATP 500 singles tournament receives 500 ranking points, while the runner-up earns 330 points.
There are 16 ATP 500 tournaments on the 2026 ATP Tour calendar, played across 13 countries and three different court surfaces.
ATP 500 Tournament Calendar 2026
The table below lists all 16 ATP 500 tournaments scheduled to be played in 2026, starting with the Dallas Open and ABN AMRO Open in February and ending with the Swiss Indoors Basel and Erste Bank Open in November.
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–15 February | Nexo Dallas Open | Dallas, USA | Indoor Hard |
| 9–15 February | ABN AMRO Open | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Indoor Hard |
| 16–21 February | Qatar ExxonMobil Open | Doha, Qatar | Outdoor Hard |
| 16–22 February | Rio Open presented by Claro | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Outdoor Clay |
| 23–28 February | Abierto Mexicano Telcel | Acapulco, Mexico | Outdoor Hard |
| 23–28 February | Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships | Dubai, UAE | Outdoor Hard |
| 13–19 April | Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell | Barcelona, Spain | Outdoor Clay |
| 13–19 April | BMW Open by Bitpanda | Munich, Germany | Outdoor Clay |
| 17–23 May | Bitpanda Hamburg Open | Hamburg, Germany | Outdoor Clay |
| 15–21 June | Terra Wortmann Open | Halle, Germany | Outdoor Grass |
| 15–21 June | HSBC Championships | London, Great Britain | Outdoor Grass |
| 27 July–2 August | Mubadala DC Open | Washington, USA | Outdoor Hard |
| 30 September–6 October | Kinoshita Group Japan Open | Tokyo, Japan | Outdoor Hard |
| 30 September–6 October | China Open | Beijing, China | Outdoor Hard |
| 26 October–1 November | Swiss Indoors Basel | Basel, Switzerland | Indoor Hard |
| 26 October–1 November | Erste Bank Open | Vienna, Austria | Indoor Hard |
The 2026 ATP 500 schedule includes ten hard-court tournaments, four clay-court tournaments and two grass-court tournaments.
Germany hosts the most ATP 500 events, with tournaments in Munich, Hamburg and Halle, with the United States hosting two events, in Dallas and Washington.
February ATP 500 Tournaments
February is the busiest part of the ATP 500 calendar, with six tournaments played during three consecutive weeks.
The first ATP 500 events of the season are held simultaneously in Dallas and Rotterdam, with both tournaments being played on indoor hard courts.
The following week, the tour splits between the outdoor hard courts of Doha and the clay courts of Rio de Janeiro.
The February ATP 500 schedule concludes with tournaments in Acapulco and Dubai, both of which are played on outdoor hard courts.
Dallas, Doha and Munich were upgraded from ATP 250 to ATP 500 status for the beginning of the 2025 season, increasing the number of ATP 500 tournaments available to players.
Clay-Court ATP 500 Tournaments
There are four clay-court ATP 500 tournaments in 2026:
- Rio Open
- Barcelona Open
- BMW Open Munich
- Hamburg Open
The Rio Open is played in February as part of the South American clay-court swing.
Barcelona and Munich are held during the European clay season in April, immediately after the Monte-Carlo Masters.
The Hamburg Open is played in May during the week before the French Open.
Barcelona is one of the most historic events in the category. Rafael Nadal holds the tournament record with 12 singles titles, earning the centre court at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona the name Pista Rafa Nadal.
Grass-Court ATP 500 Tournaments
There are two grass-court ATP 500 tournaments:
- Terra Wortmann Open in Halle
- HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club
Both tournaments are held during the same week in June and are important preparation events ahead of Wimbledon.
The Halle Open is played at the OWL Arena in Germany, while the HSBC Championships are held at The Queen’s Club in West Kensington, London.
As the only ATP 500 grass-court tournaments, Halle and Queen’s regularly attract many of the leading players preparing for Wimbledon. The remaining ATP grass tournaments are held at ATP 250 level.
North American Hard-Court Tournament
The Mubadala DC Open is the only ATP 500 tournament played between Wimbledon and the US Open.
The tournament is held at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C., and forms part of the North American hard-court season.
Washington is also a combined tournament, with ATP 500 and WTA 500 competitions held at the same venue, with the 2026 tournament being played from 27 July to 2 August.
Asian ATP 500 Tournaments
The ATP Tour returns to Asia at the end of September for two ATP 500 tournaments:
- Kinoshita Group Japan Open in Tokyo
- China Open in Beijing
Both tournaments are played on outdoor hard courts and are scheduled for 30 September to 6 October in 2026.
The Japan Open is held at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo and is the longest-running ATP Tour tournament in Asia.
The China Open is played at the Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, which includes the 15,000-seat Diamond Court.
European Indoor ATP 500 Tournaments
The final ATP 500 tournaments of the season are held in Basel and Vienna.
The Swiss Indoors Basel and Erste Bank Open are played simultaneously on indoor hard courts during the week before the Paris Masters.
These tournaments are particularly important for players attempting to qualify for the ATP Finals or improve their year-end ranking.
Roger Federer holds the record for the most Basel singles titles, winning his hometown tournament ten times.
ATP 500 Ranking Points
ATP 500 tournaments take their name from the number of ranking points awarded to the singles and doubles champions.
The ranking points available in a standard 32-player ATP 500 singles draw are:
| Result | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Champion | 500 |
| Runner-up | 330 |
| Semi-final | 200 |
| Quarter-final | 100 |
| Round of 16 | 50 |
| First round | 0 |
Some ATP 500 tournaments use a larger 48-player singles draw. At these events, players who reach the round of 32 receive 25 ranking points.
Qualifiers can also receive additional ranking points depending on the size of the qualifying and main draws.
ATP 500 vs ATP 1000 and ATP 250
The main difference between ATP tournament categories is the number of ranking points available to the champion.
| Tournament Category | Points for Champion |
|---|---|
| Grand Slam | 2,000 |
| ATP Masters 1000 | 1,000 |
| ATP 500 | 500 |
| ATP 250 | 250 |
| ATP Challenger 175 | 175 |
| ATP Challenger 125 | 125 |
ATP 500 tournaments generally attract stronger fields and offer more prize money than ATP 250 events.
However, they remain below Masters 1000 tournaments in terms of ranking points, prize money and overall importance.
Are ATP 500 Tournaments Mandatory?
ATP 500 tournaments are not automatic-entry ranking events in the same way as the four Grand Slams and eight mandatory Masters 1000 tournaments.
For the 2026 rankings, a player’s breakdown generally includes four Grand Slams, eight automatic-entry Masters 1000 tournaments and six of their best other results.
Those additional results can come from ATP 500, ATP 250, Monte-Carlo, United Cup, Challenger or ITF tournaments.
Separate participation and bonus-pool rules may encourage leading players to enter several ATP 500 tournaments during the season. To qualify for the full 2026 ATP 500 bonus, eligible players must compete in four ATP 500 events, including at least one tournament from each of the ATP’s three designated tournament swings.
ATP 500 Prize Money
There is no fixed prize-money total for every ATP 500 tournament.
The amount available depends on the tournament, host country, currency, sponsorship agreements and commercial performance.
Players receive prize money for each round they reach, with the champion receiving the largest individual payment.
For example, the 2026 singles champions received:
- €415,140 at the Hamburg Open
- €483,145 at Queen’s Club and Halle
- €546,400 at the Barcelona Open
- $461,835 in Acapulco and Washington
- $619,160 at the Dubai Tennis Championships
These figures show that prize money can vary considerably between tournaments within the same ATP category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ATP 500 tournaments are there?
There are 16 ATP 500 tournaments on the 2026 ATP Tour calendar.
Why are they called ATP 500 tournaments?
They are called ATP 500 tournaments because the singles and doubles champions receive 500 ATP ranking points.
What is the difference between ATP 500 and ATP 1000?
An ATP Masters 1000 champion receives 1,000 ranking points, while an ATP 500 champion receives 500 points.
Masters 1000 tournaments also generally have larger draws, higher prize money and more ranking importance.
Which country has the most ATP 500 tournaments?
Germany has the most ATP 500 tournaments in 2026, hosting events in Munich, Hamburg and Halle.
Are there any ATP 500 grass-court tournaments?
Yes. The Halle Open and HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club are both ATP 500 grass-court tournaments.
What is the first ATP 500 tournament of the year?
The Dallas Open and ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam are the first ATP 500 tournaments of 2026. Both begin on 9 February.
What is the final ATP 500 tournament of the year?
The Swiss Indoors Basel and Erste Bank Open in Vienna are the final ATP 500 tournaments of the season. Both are scheduled from 26 October to 1 November 2026.
Do ATP 500 tournaments have qualifying?
Yes. ATP 500 tournaments normally hold qualifying competitions before the main draw. Players can also enter through their ranking, wild cards, protected rankings and other ATP entry provisions.
Can a player compete in every ATP 500 tournament?
It would technically be possible to enter many of them, but several ATP 500 tournaments are played during the same week.
Players must therefore choose between Dallas and Rotterdam, Doha and Rio, Acapulco and Dubai, Barcelona and Munich, Halle and Queen’s, Tokyo and Beijing, and Basel and Vienna.
Summary
The ATP 500 category contains 16 tournaments in 2026, with events held across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Asia.
The calendar includes ten hard-court tournaments, four clay-court tournaments and two grass-court tournaments.
Each champion earns 500 ranking points, making ATP 500 events an important part of the season for leading players competing for ranking positions and qualification for the ATP Finals.