Alexander Zverev returns to the Erste Bank Open in Vienna for his sixth tournament appearance, entering the ATP 500 event at the Wiener Stadthalle as the top-seeded player with a chance to secure the year-end No. 1 ranking, ran.joyn.de reported. The tournament runs from October 24 through November 1, 2026, bringing a high-powered draw to the Austrian capital that features six players currently ranked inside the world’s top ten.
Vienna Field Takes Shape Without Sinner
The absence of Italian star Jannik Sinner changes the competition at the top of the draw. Sinner defeated Zverev in last year’s Vienna final, but has since announced an early end to his season due to an injury, opening the door for Zverev to finish the calendar year at the summit of the ATP rankings. Zverev previously captured the Vienna crown in 2021 by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the title match.
Alcaraz returns to the Austrian capital this autumn alongside a formidable cast of contenders. According to tournament previews from ServusTV, the 32-player singles draw also features 2022 Vienna champion Daniil Medvedev, Paris finalist Flavio Cobolli, Australian standout Alex de Minaur, and American competitor Frances Tiafoe.
Broadcast and Streaming Schedule on ServusTV
Broadcaster ServusTV and its digital platform ServusTV On provide daily live coverage of the tournament starting Monday, October 26, 2026. Free-to-air television broadcasts and live streams cover the top matches from the Wiener Stadthalle throughout the week.
Live streaming on ServusTV On is restricted to viewers in Austria, though daily match highlights remain accessible on the platform after play concludes. The verified broadcast schedule outlines daily coverage windows starting from the opening rounds through the championship weekend:
- Monday, Oct. 26 (from 13:20 CET / 12:20 UTC): First Round — ServusTV & ServusTV On
- Tuesday, Oct. 27 (from 13:20 CET / 12:20 UTC): First Round — ServusTV & ServusTV On
- Wednesday, Oct. 28 (from 13:20 CET / 12:20 UTC): First Round & Second Round — ServusTV & ServusTV On
- Thursday, Oct. 29 (from 13:20 CET / 12:20 UTC): Second Round — ServusTV & ServusTV On
- Friday, Oct. 30 (from 13:20 CET / 12:20 UTC): Quarterfinals — ServusTV & ServusTV On
- Saturday, Oct. 31 (from 14:45 CET / 13:45 UTC): Semifinal 1 — ServusTV & ServusTV On
- Saturday, Oct. 31 (from 17:00 CET / 16:00 UTC): Semifinal 2 — ServusTV & ServusTV On
- Sunday, Nov. 1 (from 13:45 CET / 12:45 UTC): Singles Final — ServusTV & ServusTV On
Erste Bank Open Increases Total Prize Money for 2026
The total financial commitment for the 2026 Erste Bank Open stands at 2,797,985 euros, representing an increase of roughly 61,000 euros compared to the previous year’s purse, ran.joyn.de reported. During the 2025 tournament, the singles champion earned 511,835 euros, while the runner-up collected 275,390 euros. Organizers have not yet released the specific round-by-round breakdown for how the increased 2026 prize pool will be distributed among the 32 singles competitors and 16 doubles teams.
Questions Surrounding the Opening Rounds
While the calendar and broadcast details are locked in, tournament organizers have not yet published the exact order of play or daily match pairings for the opening sessions at the Wiener Stadthalle. Specific court assignments and match times for Alexander Zverev and the rest of the seeded players remain unconfirmed ahead of the opening matches on October 24.
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