The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open returns to La Caja Mágica from April 20 to May 3, featuring top ATP and WTA talent including Juan Manuel Cerúndolo and Luciano Darderi. For global tennis fans seeking to stream the matchup, HBO Max requires both a subscription and its Sports add-on package to access live coverage, with terms and conditions applying to viewers aged 18 and over.
Held annually at Madrid’s purpose-built tennis venue, the tournament draws approximately 16,400 daily spectators according to recent estimates. La Caja Mágica’s unique clay courts and modern facilities continue to establish it as a premier stop on the ATP Tour calendar, offering optimal conditions for competitive play throughout the two-week event.
To reach the venue via public transportation, Madrid officials recommend multiple options. The nearest Metro station is San Fermín-Orcasur on Line 3, located approximately 750-800 meters from the venue entrance. Cercanías-Renfe services stop at Orcasitas or Doce de Octubre stations (Line C-5), requiring a 15-20 minute walk to the grounds. Urban bus options include EMT lines that connect to Legazpi station, with the special Line 180 providing direct access during tournament dates.
During the 2026 edition, EMT will enhance Line 180 service specifically for tournament access. From April 20-23, the line operates its regular route between Legazpi and El Pozo until 9:00 PM with 30-minute intervals, then shifts to a Legazpi-to-Caja Mágica shuttle from 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM at 20-minute intervals. On Fridays, the evening shuttle runs from 9:30 PM to midnight at 10-minute intervals. Throughout weekends, Line 180 functions exclusively as a direct shuttle between Legazpi and the venue from 10:00 AM until event close, with buses arriving every 10 minutes to accommodate peak attendance.
For viewers unable to attend in person, HBO Max provides live streaming access to all tournament matches through its dedicated sports package. The platform’s tennis coverage includes live matches, highlights, and expert analysis throughout the event’s duration, subject to the standard subscription requirements and age restrictions outlined in its terms of service.
As the tournament progresses through its final days, fans can expect continued coverage of emerging storylines and competitive matchups across both men’s and women’s draws. The event concludes on May 3, with final matches determining the champions in each category before players transition to the upcoming European clay court season.
Stay updated on match schedules, streaming availability, and tournament developments through official tournament channels and HBO Max’s sports section for the most accurate and current information regarding viewing options for specific matches like Cerúndolo versus Darderi.
