This will be the ATP Montreal and the WTA Toronto 2026: schedule, times, favorites, prize money, and where to watch

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The ATP Masters 1000 Montreal 2026 and the WTA 1000 Toronto 2026 will kick off the big North American hardcourt swing, featuring two highly interesting draws before the US Open. We review the schedule, Spain's timings, prize money, ranking points, favorites, and where to watch both tournaments live.

The men's tournament will be marked by the absences of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, but this doesn't have to detract from its appeal. On the contrary, an exceptional opportunity arises for many players, with Alexander Zverev as the main favorite and great uncertainty about who can take advantage of the void left by the top dominators.

In Toronto, on the other hand, the big names of the women's circuit will be present, although many come surrounded by uncertainties, with Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, or Elena Rybakina needing to find their best form.

Schedule and Timings for ATP Montreal 2026 and WTA Toronto 2026

Both tournaments will be played again under the extended format of 96 players in 128-player draws, with the top 32 seeds receiving a bye in the first round. The qualifying rounds will take place over the weekend of August 1 and 2, while the main draw will kick off on Sunday, August 2, and run through until Thursday, August 13. Officially, the main sessions begin on Monday, the 3rd, with the finals set for the 13th.

The distribution will be progressive over almost two weeks. After the initial rounds, the Round of 16 will take place on August 8 and 9, the Quarterfinals on the 10th and 11th, and the Semifinals on Wednesday the 12th. Both finals will be held on Thursday, August 13, albeit at different times.

In Montreal, the early sessions will generally begin at 5:00 PM Spanish time (11:00 local time), while the night sessions will typically start at 1:00 AM in Spain (7:00 PM local time). Starting from the third round, there will be slight modifications in the beginning times of some sessions. The men's final will begin at 11:30 PM Spanish time, corresponding to 5:30 PM in Montreal.

In Toronto there will be a similar dynamic, although the daytime sessions on the main court will typically start at 6:30 p.m. Spanish time (12:30 local), and the evening sessions at 01:00 (7:00 p.m. local time). The women's grand final presents an important difference compared to Montreal: it will take place at 9:30 p.m. Spanish time, 3:30 p.m. in Toronto.

Seeds and When the ATP Montreal and WTA Toronto 2026 Draws Will Be Held

The final draws will acquire immense importance due to the peculiar competitive scenario presented by both tournaments. Montreal, in particular, will be interesting as the absence of Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic significantly alters the usual hierarchy, allowing numerous players to have a much more favorable seed position. It is essential to know the seed order for the final draws.

Zverev will be the top seed in the men's draw, while other important names like Félix Auger-Aliassime, Álex de Miñaur, Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz will also have privileged positions. Rafael Jódar will be another player protected by his status as a seed and will start directly in the second round.

The official draws for the ATP and WTA brackets will take place on Friday, July 31, at 5:00 pm for the men's and 6:00 pm for the women's, while the first match schedules will be published later.

Prize money and ranking points for the ATP Montreal and WTA Toronto 2026

Pending the publication of the final economic amounts for the 2026 edition, we can use as a reference the figures distributed last year, which will be updated in the coming days once official information is available. The total reference prize money was $9,193,540, with the following breakdown for singles:

The ultimate goal will be, therefore, to conquer the 1,000 points corresponding to the tournaments of this category. In Montreal, they acquire special value due to the existing absences, while Toronto can be decisive in the fight for the top positions of the women's ranking.

Who are the title favorites at ATP Montreal 2026

Rarely will Alexander Zverev find such an obvious opportunity to conquer a Masters 1000. The German arrives reinforced by everything that happened at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and without Sinner, Alcaraz, or Djokovic, he must inevitably assume the role of the rival to beat.

He won't be alone. Ben Shelton possesses extraordinary conditions for the North American hardcourt, and Daniil Medvedev finds a perfect opportunity to regain his form in a tour historically very favorable to his tennis. Also of great interest will be Félix Auger-Aliassime, who will have the support of the Canadian crowd and starts from a privileged position in the draw.

The great particularity of Montreal will be, precisely, the feeling that many players can aspire to something important. Youngsters like Rafael Jódar or Joao Fonseca face a magnificent opportunity to demonstrate that they are ready to compete for the later rounds of a Masters 1000. Also, one must keep an eye on players with enormous potential and experience who can take advantage of a much more open draw than usual.

Who are the favorites for the title at the WTA Toronto 2026

The female landscape is very different. The big stars will be present, but it is challenging to identify an indisputable favorite because many of the best arrive with doubts.

Aryna Sabalenka needs to regain her best feelings after the disappointments suffered in the Grand Slams, while Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina face this part of the season with significant questions to be answered. All three possess enough tennis to dominate a tournament of this caliber, but they must prove it from the early rounds.

Cori Gauff and Jessica Pegula also have clear arguments to emerge as champions, especially due to their adaptation to the North American hard court. To them, we must add a Mirra Andreeva who continues to gain experience and could become a serious threat to anyone if she maintains consistency over these two weeks.

Toronto presents an especially attractive scenario. Practically all top contenders are there, but none seem to arrive in such a dominant position as to limit the range of possibilities.

Where to Watch ATP Montreal 2026 and WTA Toronto 2026 Live

There will be extensive television coverage in Spain to follow the ATP Masters 1000 Montreal 2026. Movistar+ will broadcast the tournament through its various channels, including those belonging to the Deportes+ package, as well as segments on its general sports channels like #Vamos and channel 7.

Spanish tennis fans will be able to follow the WTA 1000 Toronto 2026 through Tennis Channel, which is also accessible via certain platforms and compatible TVs. Additionally, the women's tournament can be followed for free via Tivify, significantly expanding the possibilities to watch live matches of the world's top players. In Latin America, it will be broadcast on Disney+ and ESPN.

Two weeks of hugely important tennis lie ahead. Montreal presents an exceptional opportunity amidst the power vacuum caused by notable absences, while Toronto brings together a women's elite in need of answers. Canada once again becomes the primary indicator of the North American circuit, which culminates in the US Open.

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