🎾 World-class real tennis action at The Queen’s Club is the cue for the Sir John Ritblat British Open Championship and Women’s British Open 2026. Starting on Sunday 15 November, free tickets are available for the first six days of play.
Taking place over ten days from Sunday 15 November to Tuesday 24 November, a stellar line-up of players will compete in west London at the Real Tennis British Open. Men’s and Women’s singles and doubles titles are at stake. Real Tennis British Open tickets are on sale now with free tickets available for the early rounds.
Last year, John Lumley won the Sir John Ritblat British Open Singles title beating world No.3 Nick Howell at The Queen’s Club. It was a second victory for Lumley at Queen’s following on from the title he won in 2021. He followed in the footsteps of 2024 champion Camden Riviere who made it back-to-back wins when also defeating Nick Howell. Riviere, the three-time world champion and number one seed and saw off Howell 2/6 6/4 6/0 6/5 in a memorable Real Tennis British Open final.
The 2025 Women’s British Open Singles title was claimed by Claire Fahey who beat Tara Lumley in the final. Fahey put in a commanding performance to win 6/0 6/0. The victory brought up her 48th Open title.
Who will claim victory in 2026? All roads lead to The Queen’s Club to find out!
REAL TENNIS BRITISH OPEN – TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
Real Tennis British Open tickets are available via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
SCHEDULE
Sunday 15 November: M Singles First Round (free of charge). Matches at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm & 5:00pm (East and West Courts).
Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November: M Singles Second Round (free of charge). Matches at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm & 6:00pm (East and West Courts).
Wednesday 18 November: M Doubles First Round & W Singles First Round (free of charge). Matches at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm & 6:00pm (East and West Courts).
Thursday 19 November: M Singles Quarter-Finals & W Singles Semi-Finals (free of charge). Matches at 9:00am (W), 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm (W), 4:00pm, 6:00pm.
Friday 20 November: M Doubles Quarter-Finals & W Doubles Semi-Finals (free of charge). Matches at 9:00am (W), 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm (W), 4:00pm, 6:00pm.
Saturday 21 November: W Singles Final. M Singles Semi-Finals. Matches at 12pm (W) and 1.50pm for 2:00pm start, next match to follow immediately.
Sunday 22 November: W Doubles Final. M Doubles Semi-Finals. Matches at 12pm (W) and 1.50pm for 2:00pm start, next match to follow immediately.
Monday 23 November: M Singles Final. Match at 5:45 for 6pm start
Tuesday 24 November: M Doubles Final. Match at 5:45 for 6pm start
🚊 🚗 TRAVEL TIPS: The nearest station – Baron’s Court on the London Underground (District and Piccadilly lines) is just 100 metres away from the Palliser Road Entrance. There are numerous local bus routes. There is no parking is available onsite at The Queen’s Club. Use the Transport for London website to plan your journey.
Real Tennis British Open tickets information above!
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