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The Canadian Open tennis tournament is also referred to as the Canada Masters or the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. In this tournament guide, we’re going to show you everything you need to know about the Canadian Open.
What’s unique about this tennis tournament is that it takes place in two completely separate locations, Montreal and Toronto. I’ve attended the tournament at both locations. Whether you plan to attend the tournament or want to watch from home, we’ll answer all your questions below.
About the Canadian Open
The Canadian Open has been around for over 140 years, starting in 1881. It’s currently sponsored by National Bank and is the second oldest tennis event only after the more famous Wimbledon.
This tennis tournament is part of the men’s Masters 1000 event for the ATP and the women’s Premier 5 tournament on the WTA tour.
As of February 2021, the tournament’s new title partner is National Bank, and the tournament was renamed the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.
Where is the Canadian Open?
The Canadian Open tennis tournament is in Montreal and Toronto. The ATP (men’s tour) tournament and WTA (women’s tour) tournament alternate between the two cities each year.
In Montreal, it’s held at the IGA Stadium, while in Toronto, the venue is the Aviva Centre.
When is the Canadian Open?
The tournament is held in August each year, right before the Cincinnati Open, and only a few weeks before the start of the US Open.
The 2024 Canadian Open tennis tournament took place from August 3-12.
- Toronto hosted the women’s (WTA) tournament.
- Montreal hosted the men’s (ATP) tournament.
Both the men’s and women’s tournaments now take place during the same week. Before 2011, they were held separately in July and August.
Who Won the Canadian Open?
The current champions of the Canadian Open for 2024 are the following players:
- Men’s Singles: Alexei Popyrin (Australia)
- Men’s Doubles: Marcel Granollers (Spain) and Horacio Zeballos (Argentina)
- Women’s Singles: Jessica Pegula (USA)
- Women’s Doubles: Caroline Dolehide and Desirae Krawczyk (USA)
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What Court Surface is the Canadian Open Played On?
The court surfaces of both venues are hard court surfaces.
Canadian Open Prize Money & Ranking Points
The total prize money for 2024 was $6.7 million USD for the ATP. The total prize money for the WTA was $3.2 million USD.
- The men’s singles winner received $1,049,460 (USD), while the runner-up received $573,090.
- The men’s doubles players were awarded $322,000 (USD), while the runners-up got $174,920.
- The women’s singles winner received $523,485 (USD), while the runner-up received $308,320.
- The women’s doubles winners were awarded $154,160 (USD), while the runners-up got $86,710.
Here are the ranking points for the Canadian Open.
| Men’s Singles | Men’s Doubles | Women’s Singles & Doubles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Finals | 650 | 600 | 650 |
| Semifinals | 400 | 360 | 390 |
| Quarterfinals | 200 | 180 | 215 |
| Rd. of 16 | 100 | 90 | 120 |
| Rd. of 32 | 50 | 0 | 65 singles | 10 doubles |
| Rd. of 64 | 10 | 0 | 10 singles | 0 doubles |
How to Get Tickets to the Canadian Open Tennis Tournament
First, you have to decide whether you are going to Montreal or Toronto. In 2024, the women will play in Toronto, while the men will play in Montreal.
For both tournaments, you can get tickets at the official Canadian Open website. They have separate sections for Montreal and Toronto.
You can also purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or Stubhub. Take note that both of those websites have separate ticket sections for each location.
For both locations, there is the option to purchase VIP tickets that include extra perks like access to the BMW VIP Lounge and a special reserved parking section. You can also purchase individual tickets or multi-day packages for each tournament.
Where to Stay in Montreal for the Canadian Open
You can use Airbnb or VRBO to find a variety of full apartments, rooms in people’s homes, and entire houses for rent in Montreal.
If you prefer a hotel, downtown Montreal is right near the IGA Stadium, so there are plenty of hotel options to choose from in all different price ranges. You’ll be about three miles away from the stadium.
The Official Hotel of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers is Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.
The partner hotel of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers is the DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal.
Here are some other great options to consider as well:
High-End Hotel Options
For high-end options, check out these hotels:
Both are five-star options with luxury amenities and great dining options.
Budget-Friendly Options
In the budget-friendly hotel category, consider:
Both are four-star hotels that are exceptionally nice, but more affordable than the high-end options.
Getting Around Montreal
The good news is that for the high-end hotels in Montreal, they will offer a complimentary shuttle service to the IGA Stadium for the Canadian Open. You can also use the subway in the city which runs from downtown to the stadium using the De Castelnau Station.
Search for flights, hotels, and car rentals in Montreal or Toronto here:
Where to Stay in Toronto for the Canadian Open
You can easily find a place to rent in Toronto near the Aviva Centre with Airbnb and VRBO.
There are also a variety of really affordable hotels near the Aviva Centre in Toronto. Most of them are in the two to four-star range, so it’s a little harder to find a luxury property in this area. If you want a five-star hotel, you are going to have to stay in downtown Toronto which is about 30 minutes away by car.
High-End Hotel Options
These high-end options are about six miles away from the Aviva Center:
- The Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport
- Pearson Hotel and Conference Center Toronto Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Vaughan
Both are the nicest you’ll find in the area at four stars each.
Budget-Friendly Options
For budget-friendly hotel options, consider:
- Staybridge Suites Toronto – Vaughan South
- Best Western Plus Toronto – North York
- Four Points by Sheraton – Vaughan
All of these hotels are less than two miles away from the venue.
Getting Around Toronto
Public transportation is very good in Toronto. The Toronto Transit Commission runs three separate options, the bus, the subway, and the streetcar. Any of these are very easy to take from downtown Toronto, the hotels at the airport, and from other hotels that are around two miles away.
How to Make Your Canadian Open Experience Great
For both tournaments, you will want to arrive early to make sure you can catch some of the practice matches leading up to the main matches. For day sessions, the gates generally open at 10:00 a.m., depending on the day. Make sure to check the schedule during the week for more details.
Since the tournament is outside in August, you will want to make sure you are prepared with light and comfortable clothing. Wear sunscreen, drink lots of water, and wear comfortable shoes to walk around in.
Both locations have a festival-like atmosphere, with lots of food stalls, entertainment, and shops to buy tennis gear or tournament-branded merchandise.
About the Venue- Montreal
The IGA Stadium in Montreal is a fun place to visit for a tennis tournament. There are two main courts, Court Central (11,800 seats) and the Rogers Court (4,296 seats). The tournament also has 10 outdoor hard courts that are used for more matches and practice.
There is also a food and beverage courtyard area where you can try the local cuisine or have a drink with friends.
About the Venue- Toronto
The Aviva Center in Toronto is smaller with only one main court (8,000 seats), so it’s easy to catch all the action. There is also a Grandstand court, plus 9 smaller outside courts at the venue.
Between the courts, you’ll find plenty of food and beverages available for purchase. This is also a courtyard area if you want to take a break from the tennis.
How to Watch the Canadian Open Tennis Tournament On TV
You can catch all the tennis action of the Canadian Open on the Tennis Channel. They also have streaming options on Tennis Channel Plus as well. The men’s matches can be streamed with an ATP TV subscription.
Toward the end of the tournament, ESPN sometimes covers the matches.
We, 4 of us, look forward to the mens tennis on Friday coming from Burlington,VT for our 4th time. We have been fortunate 3 of the 4 times getting there early for a handicap spot with my tag. One year we received a $200 ticket so we will be there early again hoping for a space. It is very hard for me to walk so hoping for the best.
Hi Sally,
You can find more info on parking on the official website here: https://omniumbanquenationale.com/en/tournament-info/directions-transportation-accomodations/
Enjoy the tournament!
Can we get in to see practice in montreal on saturday?
Hi Scott, yes. You can get free grounds pass tickets for today and tomorrow. There are plenty of practice courts to view.
Is there a free fan weekend in Toronto for the qualifiers this year ?
Hi Harry, Qualifying rounds on Saturday & Sunday are free for this year’s tournament in Toronto.
Here is the link to “purchase”: https://nationalbankopen.com/national-bank-open-tickets-toronto/individual-vip-tickets/
Hi Will,
Is there park entry ticket available to purchase on the final day, Aug 13 in Toronto?
I have a plan to visit The Aviva Center in Toronto, but not purchase the final game tickets.
If it is available, how much it is per ticket?
Hi Joseph, grounds passes are not available for the finals at the Canadian Open. Since there will only be two matches, you have to purchase a seated ticket in the stadium. You can find all the ticket options on their website.
Here’s the link: https://nationalbankopen.com/national-bank-open-tickets-toronto/
Last year was my first National Bank Open and we noticed there was a shuttle bus that dropped people off in front of the stadium. I can’t find any info regarding this bus. Does anyone know where this bus picks up and drops off?
Hi Angela, was this in Montreal or Toronto? In Montreal there was a bus from the partner hotel (Fairmont Queen Elizabeth), but I believe it was for staff & media only. In Toronto, the subway goes straight to the tennis courts from downtown.
Sorry! I should’ve stated that it was for Toronto. Unfortunately the walk from the subway station isn’t feasible as I have a bad knee and have a difficult time walking that far and my mother is in her 70’s so I was hoping there was some kind if shuttle bus we could use that would get us closer. We had heard that there was a shuttle from the Founders Road parking lot but I’d like to get confirmation about that as I see nothing online regarding it.
Hi Angela, sorry I missed your comment. Typically, I’d call the tournament office to find out about a shuttle. I don’t remember seeing one last year but it can change from year to year. Hope you enjoyed the tournament 🙂
Hi. Is the practise schedule for each day posted on the app? And are players usually accessible? Hoping to go to this year’s Rogers cup in Toronto. Thanks
Hi Zainab, typically practice schedules can be found on the app or on the tournament website. For player accessibility, it depends on what you mean. You can usually watch them practice on the outside courts and sometimes ask for pictures if you see them walking around the tournament grounds.
When do they scan your ticket? When you enter the stadium or when you enter the grounds? Does everyone get kicked out between the morning and evening sessions for the later rounds (e.g., quarterfinals)?
Hi Reilly, they scan your ticket when you enter the grounds. If you have a stadium ticket, they will also check your ticket when you enter the stadium to make sure you have access to that section. They typically empty the stadium between day and night sessions, but it depends on the day. Sometimes if attendance is low, they can be more lenient, allowing day session attendees to stay. I wouldn’t plan on that happening though.
Hi WIll,
We’re planning on attenind Toronto this year from Aug 7-9. We’re not sure how many sessions we’ll attend. During the early rounds, will official matches be played on the oustide courts during the Centre Court matches?
Hi Gene, yes! During the early rounds the outside courts are my favorite courts to watch. You can get much closer access and often sit courtside. There are great singles and doubles matches all day early in the tournament.
Thanks Will!
We just bought tickets for the day session on Tue Aug 8 and evening session Wed Aug 9. I bought the best tickets I could get my hands on, since we are travelling from New Jersey.
We’re gonna be staying downtown and taking the train to Sobeys complex. After the night session, is is generally safe to take the Toronto subway (~11pm)? Just curious.
Best, Gene
Hey Gene, In my experience, the subway felt safe after the tournament (much more than Chicago or NY for example). I was traveling with another guy and there were other tennis folks on it as well. I’d always recommend traveling in groups when using public transportation like that though just to be safe 🙂
Where or how can I purchase parking passes for the National Bank Open 2023 in Toronto?
Hi Margaret, I didn’t park when I went, but it looks like all the information is here. https://nationalbankopen.com/toronto/plan-your-visit/getting-sobeys-stadium#accordion-4723882
Towards the bottom it says paid parking is available for $7/day with a link to learn more. If you’re looking for a pass, I’d contact the ticket office.
Hi Will! Thanks for all the great info. We are headed to Montreal (first time) tomorrow for the tournament. We are a little concerned about the rain in the forecast. Do you know if any of the courts are covered?
Hi Crissy, they do not have covered courts in Montreal so rain delays can occur. Last year there was rain early in the tournament that pushed matches back a day or so.
Hi, for the semi finals day ticket this Saturday, how much time should I plan to be at the stadium for?
Hi Maria, there will be a doubles and a singles match for the day session. Matches can last anywhere from 1-3+ hours each so I’d plan to be there for at least 5 or 6 hours. You can exit the stadium for concessions in between games and matches as well.
Hi, I bought day tickets for August 12th, and I was wondering if there was any way I’d be able to enter the grounds on the 11th to see some doubles matches not on center-court? Would I have to buy another session ticket for the 11th? Thanks!
Hi Hope, Yes, you’ll need to buy a separate ticket for each day you want to attend the tournament. Just look for the cheapest ticket you can find. You won’t have access to the main stadium but you’ll get to watch all the doubles matches that are not on stadium court.
Hi – How would you compare the experience at Montreal and Toronto? I’ve been to Montreal three times now, and, compared to the big one, the US Open, I’ve grown a little weary of the poor food choices, the long lines for food and toilets, the screens showing matches silently without subtitles, the lack of published practice schedules, Among the many vendors and open air food marts, there was only one water source, and it broke the day we were there this year. The waiters were filling buckets with water from the one and only water refill station intended for fans. There was a long wait for that as well. Tennis was great, though! And we did have a good tie. Just wondering if Toronto is a bit better in terms of facilities and production managment. Thanks.
For me, the Toronto facilities did seem a bit more updated and cleaner. Overall, it’s a slightly nicer stadium and grounds. I liked the food in Toronto as well, however neither really compares to the US Open. I’ve heard that they’ll be renovating Montreal soon though.
Hi Will – as usual, lots of good info there. For Montreal, is there a bye for the top seeds in the 1st Round? We got tickets this year for Indian Wells and, altho we saw some great matches, I was disappointed that the top 32 seeds were not playing on our first day there.
Hi Lee, Thanks for the positive feedback 🙂
Yes, some of the top seed will get a bye in round 1 and may not play till a few days after the start of the tournament.
Hey Will. Thnx formyour reply. We got day tickets form1st & 2nd rounds. Do you know if we can leave the grounds – say to get early dinner – and return for later matches ?
Hey Lee, they have a variety of food options on-site that you can choose from and sit outside the tennis stadiums. If you want to leave the site, I believe you can come back but I’d double check with the box office.
Here’s that information: https://nationalbankopen.com/contact-us
Hi Will,
Many thanks for your answers.
Decided to see women’s tournament in Toronto. Trying to purchase tickets. It said 0 $on Ticketmaster website….for the opening day
I know that abovementioned site was compromised at some point. Do you think this info legit?
Best regards,
Gal
Hi Gal, you’re probably looking at qualifying rounds which are free. The first round starts on Tuesday.