Venue
Majlis Al Taawon Street, Al Dafna, West Bay, Doha, Qatar
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Qatar ExxonMobil Open Tennis, Doha guide
ATP 500 tennis in West Bay.
In short
Tennis fans can watch top-ten players at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, where the Qatar ExxonMobil Open is expected in mid-February 2027, around 15 to 20 February following the 2026 pattern. The ATP had not confirmed the week yet, so check its calendar. Qualifying usually takes the weekend before the main draw.
Doha's men's ATP tournament, the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, is played each February on hard courts at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in West Bay. It has run every year since 1993 and holds ATP 500 status, so the draw regularly includes several of the world's top 10. The 2027 edition is expected in mid February.
The ATP has not yet confirmed the 2027 week. Following the 2026 pattern, the main draw would run from about 15 to 20 February 2027, with qualifying the weekend before.
Carlos Alcaraz is the reigning singles champion, and Andrey Rublev beat Jack Draper in the 2025 final. The centre court seats about 7,000. Early rounds cost less and are far quieter than the semi-finals and final, which is when most of the crowd turns up.
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Key Facts & Stats:
Ends: Saturday, 20 February 2027
Where: Doha, Qatar
Venue: Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex
Held: Every year
Type of event: Sporting Events
Nearest airport: Doha (DOH) · 2 flight routes
Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR, QR)
Time zone: Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3
Language: Arabic
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Close to the venue
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque (Qatar State Mosque) Attraction · 1.1 km
- Al Bidda Park Attraction · 1.3 km
- Doha Tower (Burj Doha) Attraction · 1.5 km
- City Center Doha Attraction · 2.2 km
- Mandarin Oriental, Doha Hotel · 3.1 km
- Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery Hotel · 3.3 km
- Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli Hotel · 3.3 km
Getting around
Hotels near the venue fill up around the event dates.
Expected 2027 dates based on 2026
In 2026 the main draw ran from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 February, after qualifying on 14 and 15 February. Shift that by a year and the 2027 main draw lands on roughly 15 to 20 February. Confirmed dates go up on the ATP calendar and on atpqataropen.com before tickets go on sale.
Doha also hosts the women's Qatar TotalEnergies Open, a WTA 1000 event, on the same courts in February, so one trip can sometimes take in both.
Past champions and the tournament's January slot
For many years this was the tournament that opened the men's season, in the first week of January. It picked up the ATP 250 Tournament of the Year award several times before moving up to ATP 500 and a February slot. Roger Federer holds the record with three singles titles. Rafael Nadal won in 2014 and Novak Djokovic in 2016 and 2017. Andy Murray, then 20, became the youngest champion in 2008.
The Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex
The Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex opened in 1992 in Al Dafna, on the edge of West Bay, at the corner of Majlis Al Taawon and Al Markhiya streets. It has a longer sporting record than most visitors expect: tennis and squash at the 2006 Asian Games, the WTA Tour Championships from 2008 to 2010, and the Padel World Championship.
Buying tickets and reaching the complex
Tickets are sold on the official tournament website, and the semi-finals and final sell out first. The complex is a short taxi ride from the Corniche and the West Bay hotels, and several hotels are close enough to walk. Allow about 25 minutes by road from Hamad International Airport. Visas, transport and the best months to go are covered in our Qatar travel guide.
Sun, cooler evenings and seats on the outer courts
- February days in Doha are warm and bright. Bring sunglasses and a hat for day sessions.
- Evenings can turn cool, so carry a light layer.
- In the first rounds, the outer courts are where you get closest to the top players.
- On a day off from tennis, our list of things to do in Qatar has plenty within reach of West Bay.
What happens on the day
- Weekend before
Qualifying
- Monday to Thursday
Early rounds
Cheaper and less crowded; the outer courts give the closest views of top players.
- Friday
Semi-finals
Among the first sessions to sell out.
- Saturday
Final
Buying tickets and the value of the early rounds
Tickets are on sale through the official tournament website, and the early rounds are cheaper and less crowded, and the outer courts in the first days give the closest views of top players; the semi-finals and final are the first sessions to sell out.
The tournament's history in Doha since 1993
Doha has hosted the event since 1993. It used to start the men's year in the opening week of January and was often named ATP 250 Tournament of the Year, before it was promoted to ATP 500 level and shifted to February.
Roger Federer has won the singles title a record three times. Past champions also include Nadal in 2014, Djokovic in 2016 and 2017, and Murray, who at 20 became the youngest winner in 2008. Andrey Rublev defeated Jack Draper for the 2025 title, and the reigning singles champion is Carlos Alcaraz.
Getting there
Flying in
Hamad International Airport is roughly 25 minutes by road from the complex.
Around West Bay
The Corniche and the West Bay hotel district are a quick taxi ride away; several hotels are within walking distance.
Where to stay during the festival
Several hotels are within walking distance of the complex, and the West Bay towers are a short taxi ride away. Our Doha guide covers the wider city.
Doha
Mandarin Oriental, Doha5-star hotel
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- Internet – Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Swimming pool
3 Rooms available
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Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli5-star hotel
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from$69.00/ night
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Swimming pool
10 Rooms available
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Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery5-star hotel
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from$125.00/ night
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Swimming pool
6 Rooms available
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Weather and what to pack
February in Doha is warm and sunny by day, with average highs of about 24°C and lows of about 16°C, and very little rain. Evening sessions can feel cool.
Worth packing
- A hat and sunglasses for day sessions
- A light layer for the evening
- Sunscreen
Flights to Doha for Qatar ExxonMobil Open Tennis, Doha
The busiest routes into Doha (DOH).
FromTo DAC DOH DhakaDoha FromTo CGP DOH ChattogramDoha Available airlines2 airlines- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- US-Bangla Airlines
Car hire in Doha
Airport transfer to Qatar ExxonMobil Open Tennis, Doha
Met at arrivals at Hamad International Airport (DOH) and driven door to door to Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.
- Hamad International Airport (DOH) → Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex
- 13 km · 20 min
Restaurants and food in Qatar
Places to eat in Qatar before or after the celebrations.
Argan
Al Jasra Boutique Hotel, Al Jasra Street, Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar
Cuisine:MoroccanNorth African
- Dine-in
Bayt Sharq
Al Doha Gardens, Al Sharq Street, Doha, Qatar
Cuisine:QatariMiddle Eastern
- Dine-in
- Outdoor seating
- Private room
Jiwan
4th Floor, National Museum of Qatar, Museum Park Street, Doha, Qatar
Cuisine:QatariMiddle Eastern
- Dine-in
- Outdoor seating
IDAM by Alain Ducasse
5th Floor, Museum of Islamic Art, Corniche Promenade, Doha, Qatar
Cuisine:Contemporary FrenchMediterranean
- Dine-in
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Booking
Tickets are sold through the tournament's official website, usually from a few weeks before the event. Early rounds rarely sell out. Semi-finals and the final sell faster, so book those early.
A Centre Court ticket usually lets you visit the outside courts too. Grounds passes for early rounds cover the outer courts only. Check the ticket type when booking.
There are food stalls and cafés at the complex. Many restaurants are nearby in West Bay. Expect stadium prices on site.
Families & accessibility
Yes, children are welcome. Early-round day sessions are the easiest with children, as crowds are smaller and they can move between courts. Check the child ticket policy when you book.
The complex has accessible seating and facilities. Contact the organisers in advance to arrange seating. Staff can help at entry.
General
Smart casual is fine. Dress modestly in public areas. Bring a hat for daytime sessions.
Personal photos are allowed, but turn off flash and stay still during points. Professional cameras with long lenses may be banned. Video recording of matches is generally not allowed.
Yes, the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open is held at the same venue, usually the week before the men's event. You can plan a trip for both. Check the WTA calendar for dates.
Yes, practice courts are often open to ticket holders. This is a good way to see top players up close. Schedules are posted daily.
Arrive 30 minutes before play starts to clear security. For night sessions, earlier is better. Allow extra time on Friday and Saturday, when the complex is at its busiest.
Timing & weather
Roger Federer won three times (2005, 2006 and 2011). Other champions include Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. The event has been a regular early-season stop for top-ranked players since the 1990s.