Planning to attend the Erste Bank Open 2026 in Vienna? The ATP 500 tennis tournament runs from 24 October to 1 November 2026, with the main Centre Court competition at Wiener Stadthalle and additional tennis, practice sessions and fan activities at Marx Halle.
If you are visiting Vienna for the remaining tournament days, confirm three things before travelling: the venue printed on your ticket, the latest match schedule and the best route from your hotel or Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Wiener Stadthalle hosts the main Centre Court programme and finals, while Marx Halle offers a separate tennis and fan experience. The venues are in different districts, so choosing the right destination matters when planning your journey.
This guide covers the remaining schedule, ticket options, venue directions, airport connections, parking, luggage restrictions and practical transport decisions for visitors attending the final days of the event.
Erste Bank Open 2026: Dates and Remaining Schedule
The tournament concludes on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The published programme below reflects the official information available on 29 October. Match times can change, so check the latest order of play before leaving your hotel.
Wiener Stadthalle — Centre Court
| Date | Doors open | Play starts | Published programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 29 October | 13:00 | 13:30 | Second round |
| Friday, 30 October | 12:30 | 13:30 | Quarter-finals |
| Saturday, 31 October | 11:30 | 12:30 | Wheelchair singles final and singles semi-finals |
| Sunday, 1 November | 10:30 | 11:30 | Singles and doubles finals |
These are the published Centre Court times, not guaranteed start times for an individual player's match.
Marx Halle
Marx Halle has a separate programme and is scheduled to welcome visitors through Saturday, 31 October.
| Date | Doors open | Play starts | Published programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 29 October | 11:00 | 13:00 | Second round, wheelchair tennis and public practice |
| Friday, 30 October | 11:00 | 13:00 | Doubles quarter-finals, wheelchair tennis and public practice |
| Saturday, 31 October | 11:00 | 11:00 | Doubles semi-finals, wheelchair doubles final and public practice |
The programme is subject to change. The official schedule lists the finals on Sunday at Wiener Stadthalle, so do not assume Marx Halle has the same Sunday programme.
Check the official visitor information, Marx Halle visitor page and official match schedule before travelling.
Wiener Stadthalle vs Marx Halle: Which Venue Should You Visit?
The first decision is which venue your ticket covers and what you want to see.
Wiener Stadthalle
Address: Roland-Rainer-Platz 1, 1150 Vienna, Austria.
Wiener Stadthalle is the main arena for Centre Court matches, including the closing stages of the singles competition and the finals programme. It is in Vienna's 15th district and has underground railway, tram and bus connections nearby.
If your ticket is for Centre Court, use this address when checking your route or arranging a pickup.
Marx Halle
Address: Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna, Austria.
Marx Halle is in Vienna's 3rd district. It offers two match courts, two practice courts and activities that can include public practice, autograph opportunities, meet-and-greets and other fan experiences.
It can appeal to visitors who want to watch additional tennis or explore activities beyond the main arena.
Can you attend both venues on the same day?
The tournament states that a Wiener Stadthalle ticket provides free admission to Marx Halle on one chosen day, subject to availability. Check your ticket's conditions before relying on this benefit.
The venues are in different districts, and their programmes can overlap. If you plan to attend sessions at both, compare the match times and allow enough time for travel, entry checks and potential delays.
Practical tip: If you have only one day in Vienna, choose the session you most want to attend first. Add a second venue only if the schedule and journey make it realistic.
Erste Bank Open Tickets: Prices, Availability and Entry
The official Erste Bank Open ticket shop is the best starting point for current availability and ticket conditions. The tournament also identifies Wiener Stadthalle and Wien-Ticket as ticketing partners.
Ticket availability can change near the event. A listing that showed no seats available earlier does not necessarily establish the status of every authorised channel or a later ticket release. Verify the live shop before arranging travel around a particular session.
Wiener Stadthalle tickets
Centre Court ticket prices vary by date, seating category and availability. Check the date and seating category before paying.
The official tournament FAQ says that paid tickets generally cannot be returned or exchanged. It also explains that a Wiener Stadthalle ticket covers the Centre Court matches played on the booked day, subject to the applicable terms.
Use official or authorised sellers. Avoid assuming that an unofficial resale ticket is valid simply because it displays the correct tournament name.
Marx Halle Ground Ticket
The tournament's published 2026 offers include:
Ground Ticket: €25
Family Ticket: €69, for up to two adults and four children
These are published offers, not a guarantee that tickets remain available for every remaining session. Confirm the current price and conditions in the official shop before purchasing.
Can you buy tickets at the venue?
Check the official ticket shop and the venue's current instructions first. Do not travel to a box office assuming tickets will be available on arrival.
If you are buying at short notice, verify the ticket's venue, date, entry conditions and any public transport benefit before completing the purchase.
How to Get to Wiener Stadthalle by Public Transport
For most visitors, public transport is the simplest way to reach Wiener Stadthalle. The venue recommends it because traffic and parking queues can increase before play begins.
By underground railway (U-Bahn)
The convenient route is usually:
Take the U6 to Burggasse-Stadthalle.
Follow signs for the Urban-Loritz-Platz exit.
Walk approximately three minutes to the venue.
An alternative is the U3 to Schweglerstraße, followed by a walk of around nine minutes, depending on the exit and route.
By tram or bus
Other listed connections include tram lines 6, 9, 18 and 49, and bus 48A.
The best option depends on your hotel or arrival station. Check current departures and service disruptions through the Wiener Linien journey planner.
Does your ticket include public transport?
Do not assume every Erste Bank Open ticket doubles as a public transport ticket.
Wiener Stadthalle states that some event tickets marked “Gilt auch als Fahrschein” also serve as transport tickets under specified validity conditions. Check your ticket for this designation and its validity period before relying on it.
How to Get to Marx Halle
Marx Halle has different transport connections because it is in Vienna's 3rd district.
The tournament lists the following options:
U3: Schlachthausgasse station.
S-Bahn: St. Marx station, approximately five minutes away on foot.
Tram 71: St. Marx station.
Tram 18: Viehmarktgasse or St. Marx station.
Bus 80A: Listed connections include Praterstern and the Neu Marx area, but the tournament notes that the service does not run on weekends.
Since Saturday, 31 October is a weekend day, check the current timetable rather than planning around bus 80A.
For the latest directions, opening hours and venue conditions, consult the official Marx Halle visitor page.
What if you are visiting both venues?
Compare the session times before planning the route between the two addresses. Allow for travel, finding the correct entrance and passing security at the second venue.
If sessions overlap or the first match runs late, prioritise the ticketed session you most want to see instead of building your itinerary around ideal conditions.
Vienna Airport to the Erste Bank Open: Transport Options
If you are flying into Vienna for the tournament, plan your airport journey separately from your trip to the venue.
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is outside the city centre. Your main options are rail, airport bus, taxi or a pre-booked private transfer.
Rail connections from Vienna Airport
Vienna Airport lists these standard connections:
Railjet to Wien Hauptbahnhof: approximately 15 minutes on suitable services.
S7 to Wien Mitte: approximately 25 minutes on the published route.
The airport's travel page contains a dated disruption notice and also states that CAT and Vienna Airport Lines have resumed their normal timetables. Because transport notices can change, do not rely on an old disruption notice or an older travel guide as the final word.
Check the official airport rail information, the City Airport Train website and the live ÖBB timetable for your travel date.
Which airport route is best for your hotel?
Your hotel address should determine your route.
If you are staying near Wien Hauptbahnhof, a suitable Railjet connection may be convenient. If you are staying near Wien Mitte, the S7 or CAT may be relevant. For other districts, compare the complete onward journey rather than choosing transport based only on the advertised journey time.
When is a private airport transfer useful?
A pre-booked transfer may be useful if you are travelling with several suitcases, visiting with family, coordinating colleagues or heading directly to accommodation that is inconvenient to reach by public transport.
It can take you from an agreed airport pickup point to your hotel or venue without changing vehicles with your luggage. However, a private car is not automatically faster than public transport; traffic and your destination affect the journey.
For airport pickup and hotel travel, review the Vienna Airport transfer service. Confirm the flight details, pickup point, vehicle capacity, destination and total price before booking.
Driving and Parking at the Tournament Venues
Driving may suit visitors staying outside central Vienna or travelling as a group, but parking should be planned in advance.
Parking near Wiener Stadthalle
The official venue recommends:
Märzparkgarage, accessible via Hütteldorfer Straße.
Stadthallengarage, accessible via Moeringgasse or Vogelweidplatz.
Vienna's short-stay parking zone applies around the venue. The organiser warns that traffic and waiting times may increase before play, so allow extra time to reach the area and find a parking space.
Parking near Marx Halle
Marx Halle lists several parking garages in the surrounding area. Short-stay parking restrictions apply on weekdays until 22:00 according to the event information.
Check current garage access and opening arrangements before leaving your hotel, particularly if you expect to depart after a late session.
Is driving better than public transport?
Not necessarily. Driving involves traffic, parking availability and possible delays when leaving a busy event.
For Wiener Stadthalle, public transport is generally the simpler choice. Driving may suit visitors staying outside the centre, but compare the complete journey rather than just the time spent on the road.
Luggage, Security and Accessibility
The tournament's published visitor information states that bags must not exceed 30 × 21 × 21 cm. Larger luggage and prohibited items can be left at the Security Depot, subject to its current arrangements.
The official FAQ lists restrictions on items including umbrellas, food and drinks, professional photography or video equipment and other prohibited objects. Check the latest list before travelling.
If you are going directly from Vienna Airport to a match, do not assume the arena will accept a full suitcase. Confirm the Security Depot arrangements and opening hours or arrange luggage storage elsewhere.
Visitors requiring wheelchair access should contact the relevant venue in advance. Wiener Stadthalle and Marx Halle have separate visitor arrangements.
Where Should You Stay for the Erste Bank Open?
The most convenient accommodation depends on which venue you will attend most often and what else you plan to do in Vienna.
Near Westbahnhof and Wiener Stadthalle
Westbahnhof and the surrounding 15th district can be practical for visitors attending Centre Court. The area has useful public transport connections and places to eat.
In central Vienna
Central accommodation offers access to sightseeing, restaurants and other attractions. Allow time for the journey to the tournament venue, particularly before a popular session.
Near Marx Halle and St. Marx
If most of your planned sessions are at Marx Halle, accommodation in or around Vienna's 3rd district may simplify travel. Check the exact hotel address and evening transport options before booking.
Choose your hotel based on your actual ticket venue and itinerary, rather than assuming that one neighbourhood is best for every tournament visitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Erste Bank Open 2026 finish?
The tournament ends on Sunday, 1 November 2026, with the singles and doubles finals programme at Wiener Stadthalle.
Where is the Erste Bank Open held?
The main venue is Wiener Stadthalle, Roland-Rainer-Platz 1, 1150 Vienna. Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna, hosts additional matches, practice sessions and fan activities.
Can I visit Marx Halle with a Wiener Stadthalle ticket?
The tournament states that a Wiener Stadthalle ticket provides free admission to Marx Halle on one chosen day, subject to availability. Confirm the current terms before travelling.
How much is a Marx Halle Ground Ticket?
The published 2026 Ground Ticket price is €25. A Family Ticket is listed at €69 for up to two adults and four children. Check current availability and conditions before purchasing.
What is the easiest way to reach Wiener Stadthalle?
Take the U6 to Burggasse-Stadthalle and walk from the Urban-Loritz-Platz exit. Other listed options include U3, trams and bus 48A.
How do I get to Marx Halle?
The listed options include U3 to Schlachthausgasse, S-Bahn to St. Marx, tram 71 and tram 18. Check current services, especially on weekends.
Can I bring a suitcase into the venue?
Large luggage is restricted. The published bag limit is 30 × 21 × 21 cm. Check the Security Depot arrangements if you need to store larger items.
Is public transport included with my ticket?
It depends on the venue and ticket conditions. Check your ticket for the relevant public transport designation or the specific Marx Halle admission terms.
Is it better to drive or use public transport?
Public transport is generally the simpler option for Wiener Stadthalle. Driving may suit some visitors, but traffic, parking availability and local restrictions should be considered.
Final Checklist Before Leaving Your Hotel
Before travelling to the Erste Bank Open, confirm:
Your ticket's date and venue.
The latest order of play for the match you want to see.
The correct public transport route or parking arrangement.
Bag restrictions and luggage-storage needs.
Your return journey after the session.
Any airport pickup or hotel transfer arrangements.
If you are coordinating airport pickups, hotel collections or transport for several guests, review event transportation in Vienna and confirm whether the required journey can be arranged.
The key is to plan around the session you actually want to attend. Confirming your venue, match time and transport in advance can prevent unnecessary delays and make the remaining days of the Erste Bank Open easier to enjoy.