Ontario invests $500K to support 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto

What’s happening

• Ontario is contributing $500,000 to support the 2026 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto.
• The event runs August 1–13, 2026 and is a top-level women’s professional tennis tournament hosted by Tennis Canada.

By the numbers (from the release)

• Expected attendance: more than 200,000 people
• Estimated economic contribution: nearly $60 million in GDP
• Global broadcast reach: more than 70 million viewers
• Ontario has invested $3 million annually through the Ontario Sport Hosting Program since 2018, supporting 200+ events that generated about $230 million in economic activity
• Related programs named in the release: a $500 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund and a $3.2 million Inclusive Grassroots Recreation Program for 2025–26

Why it matters

• The funding aims to improve the event experience, attract visitors, support local businesses and create jobs.
• Organizers and provincial sport groups say the tournament helps grow participation in tennis and inspires women and girls in sport.