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Toronto : August 1 - August 13, 2026

What’s New and Returning in our Montreal Tennis Playground

August 3, 2024
Pascal Ratthe/Tennis Canada

45 days to go. The countdown is officially on for the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. Here’s your first look at the new and returning on-site activities as well as food and beverage options that are sure to elevate your tournament experience at IGA Stadium from August 1-13, 2026.

What’s New in the Culinary Playground  


OBN à Table x Chef John Mike: August 7-9  
An exclusive food and beverage pop-up offer is coming to CELSIUS TennisFest Weekend. Developed in collaboration with Chef John Mike Leblond, the curated menu featuring live culinary stations and chef-driven activations is unique and only available during our middle weekend. 

Expect dishes and cocktails that are rich in flavour, designed to be festive, authentic, and generous all at once. The experience will showcase the best of Montreal gastronomy and hospitality. We look forward to seeing our fans come together to create unforgettable memories at this celebration that combines tennis and the art of living. 

Tickets are available here. Don’t wait because seating is limited!  


Level 200 Gourmand  
Treat yourself to the best seats in Level 200 and get access to the Bistro 4e Set with food and non-alcoholic beverages included thanks to this new VIP ticket package available for the final four sessions during Championship Week 


On-Site Concessions  
Fans will be able to satisfy their cravings with dumplings and bao buns, a smoothie bar, an expanded variety of poutines, a dessert pizza, BBQ, ciders, and much more.  


What’s New in the Entertainment Playground 
 

K-pop Show  

Experience the excitement of K-pop through a vibrant performance on August 2 at 2 p.m. featuring singing, dancing, singing, and lots of energy. It’s the 
perfect lead-in to Teen Night! 


A Revamped Fan Zone  
The Tennis Canada Fan Zone will be optimized with new fun and interactive games, including the chance to win a special prize by trying the Impossible Shot Challenge driven by Mercedes-Benz, a Drop Shot Challenge, and a Tennis Lab offered by Tennis Montreal. The Mighty Protein Fastest Serve will also be back, bigger and better with a new dual cage configuration.  


LEDs  

Centre Court will come to life like never before thanks to the addition of LED displays that will add entertainment value for fans before, during, and after matches.  


What’s Returning in the Culinary Playground 
 

Kids Menu  

$10 meals will be available kids aged 10 years and under at select concessions around the grounds.  
 

What’s Returning in the Entertainment Playground 


IGA Family Weekend in association with Énergir, LEGO Canada and Nintendo (August 1 and 2)  
Montreal’s always-popular opening weekend is back. Enjoy a plethora of activities for the whole family. Face painting, giant bubbles, inflatable games, mascots, yoga… we take fun seriously!  


Our annual ball hockey tradition is back too. Court 2 will host a game featuring some of your favourite ATP players going up against NHL and PWHL starts on Saturday, August 1 at 2 p.m.  


CELSIUS TennisFest Weekend (August 8 and 9)  
Festival vibes will reign once again during the second edition of CELSIUS TennisFest Weekend. It promises to be a celebration of sport and culture with exclusive all day happy hours, DJ sets, live music, and friendship bracelets. Not to mention that the Paint & Sip event is back too. 

Photo: Pascal Ratthé/Tennis Canada 

Coffee Party presented by Van Houtte is back for year 2 on August 9. Start your day off right by dancing and singing the morning away on the court at the NBO.  


Retro Night presented by IRIS returns on August 8 with a 90s throwback theme! Join us for great music, nostalgic vibes, and a lively happy hour hosted by Aire Commune, live set from the Loto-Québec Stage. Plus, the first 1,000 fans through the gates on August 9 for Fan Appreciation Night presented by Canadian Tire can score a NBO Hospitality Passport packed with exclusive food and beverage deals redeemable around the grounds. 

Learn more about our 2026 theme days lineup in Montreal.  


Plus, an exclusive TennisFest Weekend tote bag and t-shirt at the tournament’s official merch store on-site.  
 
We’ll see you courtside for some laughs, good eats, and lots of memorable moments.