Lexington Open brings professional tennis to UK courts through Aug. 9

Men’s main-draw play begins Monday, Aug. 3, at the Lexington Open, bringing professional tennis to the University of Kentucky’s Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington.

The men’s competition is scheduled to continue through Saturday, Aug. 8, followed by the men’s finals Sunday, Aug. 9. The complex is located at 725 Complex Drive, according to UK Athletics.

What remains on the schedule

The published men’s schedule calls for main-draw play on Aug. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The men’s championship matches are scheduled for Aug. 9.

Match times and court assignments can change. Fans should check the Lexington Open’s official order of play, draws and livestream information for the latest details before attending.

A combined men’s and women’s tournament

The Lexington Open combines professional men’s and women’s competition. The men’s event is part of the ATP Challenger Tour, while the women’s event is part of the ITF Women’s Tennis Tour.

The Lexington Open is in its 31st year. Organizers describe the tournament as a two-week event featuring a W75 women’s tournament followed by an M75 men’s tournament, with players competing for ranking points and prize money. The ATP Tour lists the Lexington men’s event for Aug. 3-9, 2026.

How Lexington residents can attend

Fans can purchase single-session general admission for individual days. A full-series bandanna pass costs $45 and provides daily access to the tournament; the bandanna serves as the ticket.

Food and drinks are available for purchase on site. Parking is available in UK’s Parking Structure 7 next to the tennis complex.

The official Lexington Open site also provides the current order of play, singles and doubles draws, and links to men’s and women’s livestreams. Visitors should check those pages before leaving for the courts because match details may change.

Proceeds support UK programs and children’s care

The tournament’s charitable beneficiaries include Golisano Children’s at UK and the University of Kentucky men’s and women’s tennis programs. The sources reviewed for this article identify those beneficiaries but do not provide a proceeds total or quantified local economic impact.

For Lexington residents and tennis fans, the event offers a chance to watch professional competition on the UK campus through the Aug. 9 men’s finals while supporting university tennis and pediatric care. Specific matches and daily court assignments should be confirmed through the official order of play.

Sources

• University of Kentucky Lexington Open preview
• Lexington Open tickets and access
• ATP Tour Lexington Open tournament page
• UK Athletics Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex