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From 28 September to 4 October 2026, Bari brings international men’s tennis back to clay with the first edition of the Levante Open, an ATP Challenger 50 tournament scheduled on the clay courts of Circolo Tennis Bari.
Seven days, an international draw and ranking points at stake. For spectators in Bari, it means seeing players with very different career paths up close: some trying to climb, some looking for consistency, others hoping to turn a strong week into a step forward in the rankings. That is the natural territory of the ATP Challenger Tour.
Levante Open 2026: dates, venue and category
The Levante Open 2026 takes place from 28 September to 4 October at Circolo Tennis Bari, at Strada Martinez 4. On the official ATP calendar, Bari appears among the week’s Challenger events as a Challenger 50 on outdoor clay.
- Tournament: Levante Open 2026
- Category: ATP Challenger 50
- Dates: 28 September – 4 October 2026
- Venue: Circolo Tennis Bari
- Address: Strada Martinez 4, Bari
- Surface: outdoor clay
- Singles draw: 32 players
- Doubles draw: 16 teams
The official ATP page for the Bari tournament will provide the event’s results and draws.
What is an ATP Challenger 50?
The Levante Open is part of the ATP Challenger Tour, the men’s professional circuit where players build ranking position, experience and match weeks. For many young players it is the pathway towards the ATP Tour; for those with more experience behind them, it can be the right place to regain rhythm and results.
The Challenger 50 awards 50 ATP ranking points to the singles champion. For 2026, the ATP lists prize money of €56,700 for events played in Europe. Behind those figures is a circuit where every round has a concrete impact on the rankings: points, entry into subsequent tournaments and opportunities to move up a level. We will dedicate a separate guide to how Challenger events work.
Major men’s tennis returns to Bari
The timing matters: the Levante Open debuts in the year in which Circolo Tennis Bari celebrates 90 years since its foundation, bringing an international men’s professional event back to its courts.
It was one of the points highlighted during the official presentation. FITP Puglia presented the Levante Open as Puglia’s new Challenger and included it among the events marking the club’s 90th anniversary.
Bari, after all, is not starting from zero. International tennis has already been part of the history of the club and the city: tournaments, players and seasons that deserve a story of their own. We will cover them in a dedicated feature rather than compress ninety years of history into a few lines.
Levante Open 2026 players
The entry list brings together very different profiles. Some players are already accustomed to the ATP Tour, others are trying to climb back up the rankings, and for younger players every Challenger week can change their outlook. It is a mix that makes it difficult to read the tournament only through the number next to a name.
In the Players section you can find profiles of the players announced for Bari, with nationality, ATP ranking, career-high ranking and links to their official profiles. The list remains a snapshot of the moment: before the tournament there may be withdrawals, players moving up, qualifiers and wild cards.
Schedule, results and draws
The daily schedule is not yet available. Once match times and the order of play are set, the daily schedule will be published in the Schedule.
For official results and draws, ATP Tour will be the official reference. The Bari page will be updated with the draw and match results as the tournament progresses.
Here on the blog we will cover what happens around the tournament: players, updates from the club, practical information and useful news for those in Bari or following the event from elsewhere.
A week of tennis to experience in Bari
A week-long tournament also lives beyond the court. Bari, the sea, the history of the club and the spectators in the stands are not a neutral backdrop: they are part of how this first edition will be remembered.
For those coming from outside the city, we will prepare practical content rather than a generic tourist guide: how to get around, what may be worth seeing between sessions and which places best tell Bari’s story. Tennis remains at the centre; the city completes the experience.
Levante Open 2026: frequently asked questions
When is the Levante Open 2026 played?
The tournament is scheduled from 28 September to 4 October 2026.
Where is the Levante Open played?
Matches are played at Circolo Tennis Bari, at Strada Martinez 4, on clay courts.
What category is the Levante Open?
The Levante Open is an ATP Challenger 50. The singles champion earns 50 ATP ranking points.
Where can I follow the schedule, results and draws?
The daily schedule will be published on Levante Open, while official results and draws will be available through ATP Tour.
Bari steps back onto the court
The Levante Open 2026 opens a new chapter in Bari tennis. From 28 September to 4 October, the courts of Circolo Tennis Bari will once again host a week of international professional tennis.
It is the first edition, but it arrives within a ninety-year history. Now it is up to the court: Bari steps back onto the court.