Overview
- Organizers confirmed the tournament will run Aug. 8–23, starting with a Community Weekend on Aug. 8–9 and ending with an expanded Finals Weekend on Aug. 22–23.
- The new Kroger Indoor Fan Zone is a climate-controlled space that will host player Q&As, live music, the men’s and women’s draw ceremonies on Aug. 12, an indoor practice court, racquet-stringing viewing and a gaming lounge.
- Initial entry lists released by the tournament feature a star-studded field including ten former Cincinnati champions and top-ranked players, with several athletes returning from injury or using protected rankings.
- The singles draws will be 96 players with a two-round qualifying held Aug. 11–12 to produce 12 qualifiers per draw, and the field currently includes players from roughly 37–38 countries and 24 Americans.
- The 2026 changes build on a $260 million Lindner Family Tennis Center renovation and add expanded merchandise, live entertainment and an upgraded mobile app to deepen fan engagement and on-site accessibility.