Watch the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 Tennis Live on Free TV

Madrid prepares to host a major clay-court event at the Caja Mágica. The Mutua Madrid Open runs from Tuesday, April 21 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Tournament overview

The event ranks as an ATP Masters 1000 on clay. It is also a WTA 1000 clay tournament early in the WTA clay season. Defending champions Casper Ruud and Aryna Sabalenka return to defend their titles.

Seeded players and field

• Carlos Alcaraz
• Iga Świątek
• Jannik Sinner
• Elena Rybakina
• Coco Gauff

These names highlight a strong international entry list. The draw promises several high-profile matches.

High-profile absences

Novak Djokovic will not compete in Madrid. He confirmed on X that he is recovering and will skip the tournament.

Djokovic last played an official match at Indian Wells, where he lost to Jack Draper. He also missed Miami and Monte Carlo this season.

The Serbian has won Madrid three times. His titles came in 2011, 2016 and 2019.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Barcelona’s Conde de Godó with a wrist problem. He beat Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-2 on April 14 before the injury worsened.

Tests revealed a more serious issue than initially thought. On April 17 he announced on X he would not play in Madrid to prioritise recovery.

How to follow the tournament

Fans can Watch the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 Tennis Live on Free TV via national public broadcasters. Coverage will be available on La 1 and Teledeporte.

RTVE Play will stream matches online. Filmogaz.com will provide daily updates and highlights throughout the event.

Broadcast highlights

Television and streaming will carry both ATP and WTA sessions. Coverage begins each day from mid-morning.

Daily schedule (local time)

Expect expanded schedules as the tournament progresses. Filmogaz.com will update any changes to airtimes and streaming links.