ABU DHABI: The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open returns to Zayed Sports City on Saturday Jan. 31 and will run until Feb. 7.
Organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the tournament is part of the WTA 500 series on the Women’s Tennis Association calendar.
The opening day of the 2026 tournament is Family Day, with free entry for all fans. The initiative “allows families to experience the atmosphere of the tournament and enjoy a full program of on-site entertainment alongside the opening day of tennis week in the UAE capital,” a press release stated.
As part of the opening day activities, the official draw ceremony will take place on the main stage at Tournament Village, attended by Indonesian player Janice Tjen, where first-round fixtures will be revealed.
The Mubadala Tennis Village will serve as a “central fan hub” throughout the tournament, and promises “tennis-themed games, interactive challenges, dedicated kids’ zones, live entertainment, relaxation areas, and a wide range of food and beverage options.”
The family-focused program continues on Sunday with Kids Day. Children will get in for free, and there will be complimentary tennis sessions designed to introduce young fans to the sport as the world’s top players begin their campaigns in Abu Dhabi.
