Boss Open 2026 in Stuttgart: Full Schedule, Star Players, Ticket Info & Live-Stream Guide

The countdown to the grass-court season officially begins in Stuttgart as the 2026 Boss Open returns to Tennisclub Weissenhof from 8–14 June. The ATP 250 event—formerly known as the Stuttgart Open—kicks off the post-Roland Garros swing and has already confirmed a star-studded entry list headlined by home favourite Alexander Zverev, defending champion Taylor Fritz and rising American Ben Shelton. Schedule & key dates • Qualifying: 7–8 June (11 a.m. start) • Main-draw action: 9–12 June (from 11 a.m.) • Semi-finals: 13 June (from 12 p.m.) • Finals day: 14 June – Doubles 11:30 a.m., Singles not before 2 p.m. Prize money & points A total purse of €768,220 is on the line, with the singles champion set to earn €116,855 and 250 FedEx ATP Ranking points. What to watch 1. Zverev’s homecoming: The World No. 4 hunts his first Stuttgart crown in front of a partisan crowd. 2. Fritz’s title defence: Last year the Californian stunned Zverev 6-3, 7-6(0); can he repeat on the slick German grass? 3. Shelton’s grass breakthrough: The left-hander’s booming serve is tailor-made for fast courts, making him a dark-horse threat. 4. Doubles intrigue: 2025 champions Santiago González/Austin Krajicek return, facing new challengers after a red-hot clay swing. Ticket information Early-bird ticket sales have opened on the tournament’s official site, with premium packages for finals weekend already nearing sell-out. Fans are urged to secure seats soon, especially for Centre Court’s 6,000-capacity stands that routinely sell out once the draw is released on 6 June. How to follow • Live streaming worldwide on Tennis TV and Sky Deutschland. • Social: @bossopen (Instagram) and #BossOpen for behind-the-scenes content. • Real-time scores via the ATP WTA Live app. Fast facts • Surface: Outdoor grass (switched from clay in 2015). • Most singles titles: Rafael Nadal (3). • Youngest winner: Andrei Medvedev, age 17 in 1992. Why it matters for Wimbledon prep With just three weeks between Stuttgart and Wimbledon, the Boss Open offers invaluable match play on natural grass, helping players fine-tune slice backhands, low volleys and footwork before heading to SW19. Historically, finalists here have averaged at least a second-week run at The Championships, underscoring the tournament’s strategic importance. Bottom line Whether you’re chasing ranking points, scouting future Wimbledon contenders or simply craving world-class tennis in a boutique setting, the 2026 Boss Open promises seven days of blockbuster rallies, German hospitality and summer vibes in Stuttgart. Secure your tickets, set your streaming reminders and get ready for the first big test of the grass-court campaign.