Barcelona Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz returns to home clay for first time in a year - Schedule and how to watch ATP 500 tournament live

The clay court men's tennis season continues with the 2026 Barcelona Open (13-19 April).

Many of the top stars are staying by the Mediterranean Sea and heading to the Catalan capital, rather than electing for the other ATP 500 tournament this week, taking place in Munich, Germany,

Spanish No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reclaim the Barcelona Open title that he has won on two previous occasions, a beaten finalist 12 months ago in his last match on home soil. The top seed is also out to take back the world No. 1 spot, which he ceded to Jannik Sinner last week at Monte-Carlo.

Sinner is not opting to play before the next ATP Masters 1000 event in Madrid, while reigning champion Holger Rune will not be able to defend his title after he tore his Achilles tendon towards the end of last season.

Among the 32-player singles field, Barcelona’s top seeds include Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti, world No. 6 Alex de Minaur and Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Karen Khachanov.

Stan Wawrinka has received a wildcard for his seventh and final appearance at the Reial Club de Tennis Barcelona, alongside Spanish starlets Rafa Jódar and Martín Landaluce.

Who will have the honour of lifting the 13kg (27lbs) trophy on Pista Rafa Nadal, named after its record champion? Read on for the key details to follow the Barcelona Open.

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