🎾 Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar 2026 · ATP Challenger Tennis in Manacor
A full week of international tennis returns to Manacor as the Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar takes over the Rafa Nadal Academy from 31 August to 6 September 2026.
Now in its eighth edition, the ATP Challenger tournament has become a regular fixture on Mallorca’s late-summer sporting calendar, bringing together rising international talents, experienced professionals and players fighting their way up the ATP rankings.
And there are some pretty impressive names in its history: previous editions have seen Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray, Fernando Verdasco and Pablo Andújar compete on the Academy’s courts.
Best of all? Spectator entry is free, although you’ll need to download a ticket in advance.
🎾 Tournament Schedule
Monday, 31 August · Qualifying
🕙 From 10:00 · 3 matches
Tuesday, 1 September · First Round
🕙 From 10:00 · 4 matches
Wednesday, 2 September · Second Round
🕐 From 13:00 · 4 matches
Thursday, 3 September · Round of 16
🕐 From 13:00 · 3 matches
Friday, 4 September · Quarterfinals
🕐 From 13:00 · 2 matches
🍷 The quarterfinals also coincide with El Tie-Break: Vinos y Tapas, bringing six restaurants, six wineries, DJs and live music to the Academy from 19:30.
Saturday, 5 September · Semifinals + Doubles Final
🕐 From 13:00
Sunday, 6 September · Final
🏆 18:30
More Than Tennis
The Rafa Nadal Open has gradually grown into much more than a week of matches, with food, music, activities and entertainment surrounding the competition.
More than 10,000 spectators have attended previous editions, making it a great opportunity to experience professional tennis in Mallorca in a much more accessible setting than your typical major tournament.
Good to Know
📅 31 August–6 September 2026
📍 Rafa Nadal Academy · Manacor
🎾 ATP Challenger
🎟️ Free entry – advance ticket required (here)
🏆 Final: Sunday, 6 September at 18:30
A chance to watch some of the racquets of the future — and potentially spot a name you’ll be hearing a lot more about in a few years.
