Sascha Zverev arrives as the newly crowned French Open champion for his first tournament back but no Sinner or Alcaraz. Here’s everything you need to know about Halle’s prestigious grass-court ATP 500.
ATP Halle returns to Germany’s OWL Arena in Halle for its 33rd edition, running alongside the Queen’s Club event and this year we’ll see six of the top 10 players in the current ATP rankings. While London hosts the traditional grass court warm-up, Halle has evolved into something more: a stage for grass court specialists, a place where we are used to a lot of creative play, and this year, a homecoming for Alexander Zverev fresh off his first Grand Slam title.
The 2026 edition features a strong field, with ten of the ATP’s top 20 players competing. The defending champion Alexander Bublik returns, but most eyes will be on Zverev, can he continue his great form on grass as well.
Tournament Details
Dates: June 15-21, 2026
Edition: 33rd (Founded 1993)
Location: OWL Arena, Halle, Germany
Surface: Grass (outdoor)
Category: ATP Tour 500
Draw: 32 singles / 16 doubles
The singles draw will be made on Saturday, 13th June.
Schedule:
- Qualifying: Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 AM CEST
- Draw Ceremony: Saturday, June 13
- Main Draw: Monday, June 15 – Saturday, June 20
- Doubles Final: Sunday, June 21 at 1:00 PM
- Singles Final: Sunday, June 21 not before 3:30 PM
Prize Money Breakdown
Total Prize Pool: €2,583,330
| Position | Prize Money | ATP Points |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | €483,145 | 500 |
| Finalist | €259,940 | 330 |
| Semifinalist | €138,530 | 200 |
| Quarterfinalist | €70,775 | 100 |
| Round of 16 | €37,780 | 50 |
| First Round | €20,145 | 0 |
The prize money matches Queen’s Club exactly, along with the ATP 500 status.
Confirmed Players at the 2026 Halle ATP
Alexander Zverev (Germany): Top seed making his first appearance after winning the French Open at home in Germany.
Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada): The Canadian is in good form and is looking to make impact on fast grass courts.
Ben Shelton (USA): Always a threat on grass with his massive serve.
Alexander Bublik (Kazakhstan): Defending champion and two-time winner (2023, 2025) looking to defend his title.
Daniil Medvedev (Russia): Two-time finalist (2022, 2025) seeking his first Halle title.
Andrey Rublev (Russia): Former finalist (2021, 2023) looking to finally break through and win his first Halle title.
Other Notable Entries: Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Joao Fonseca, Nick Kyrgios, Arthur Fils, Karen Khachanov.
Recent Champions & History
The tournament spans 33 years and here are some past champions
- 2025: Alexander Bublik (defeated Medvedev in final)
- 2024: Jannik Sinner (defeated Hubert Hurkacz)
- 2023: Alexander Bublik (defeated Rublev)
- 2022: Hubert Hurkacz (defeated Medvedev)
All-Time Champion: Roger Federer with 10 Halle titles. Federer’s Halle dominance defined his career approach to Wimbledon preparation.
Halle rewards shot-making, net skills and willingness to attack. The court plays firm and fast, perfect for serve-and-volley players and aggressive baseliners.
Where to Watch the ATP Halle
Television/Streaming:
- Germany: Eurosport, ARD (free-to-air highlights)
- UK: Sky Sports (Sky Sports Tennis)
- US: Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel Plus
- Europe: Eurosport (varies by country)
- Global: Tennis TV (ATP subscription required)
Who’s your pick for the 2026 Halle title? Let us know in the comments below.
