Complete list of players in the singles main draw
Transylvania Open WTA 250 returns in 2026 with a strong edition, bringing top-level players to Cluj, including a former Cluj champion. Sorana Cîrstea, currently enjoying a solid phase of her career, with a return to the WTA Top 50 and a nomination for “Comeback of the Year,” is back in Cluj-Napoca for another appearance, after stating that she felt excellent playing in front of the BTarena crowd. Anastasia Potapova, the 2025 Transylvania Open champion, will also return to the courts in Cluj to defend her title.
A special presence will be Emma Raducanu, a Grand Slam champion, who will compete at the Transylvania Open for the second time. With Romanian roots, Emma enjoys exceptional support from the local fans. The main draw will also feature other Romanian players such as Jaqueline Cristian, Ana Bogdan, and Gabriela Ruse, all on an upward trajectory. Jaqueline Cristian finished last year at a career-high ranking of No. 39 WTA, while Gabriela Ruse returned to the Top 100, reaching No. 83 after winning the tournament in Trnava.
Patrick Ciorcilă, Tournament Director of the Transylvania Open powered by Kaufland Romania, said:
“We are once again bringing a top-level tennis tournament to Cluj-Napoca, with a strong main draw that brings together world-class players and many Romanian athletes who truly deserve the public’s full support. Emma Raducanu’s return after five years is a particular joy for us, especially knowing how loved she is in Romania. We are honored that players choose to come back to our tournament year after year—for the atmosphere, the excellent conditions, and the extraordinary crowd at BTarena. This year, we have invested even more in off-court experiences, so that the tournament becomes a complete experience for both spectators and players.”
The sixth edition of the Transylvania Open WTA 250 will take place January 31 – February 7, 2026, at BTarena in Cluj-Napoca. Matches will be played indoors, as usual, on two hard courts. 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams will compete for the main trophies. The total prize money for the Cluj-Napoca tournament is USD 283,347.
MAIN DRAW – Transylvania Open WTA 250
Schedule and competition details
Over eight days, BTarena in Cluj-Napoca will host 58 women’s tennis matches, played on two fully separate courts—the Center Court and Court 2. Unlike previous editions, which ran for nine days, the 2026 edition will feature eight days of play. As a result, on the second day of the tournament, Sunday, February 1, spectators will be able to watch not only qualifying matches, but also five main-draw matches: three singles and two doubles.
Full schedule:
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Saturday, January 31: 8 singles qualifying matches
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Sunday, February 1: 4 singles qualifying matches + 3 first-round singles matches + 2 first-round doubles matches
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Monday, February 2: 6 first-round singles matches + 2 first-round doubles matches
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Tuesday, February 3: 7 first-round singles matches + 3 first-round doubles matches
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Wednesday, February 4: 8 second-round singles matches + 1 first-round doubles match + 1 doubles quarterfinal
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Thursday, February 5: 4 singles quarterfinals + 3 doubles quarterfinals
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Friday, February 6: 2 singles semifinals + 2 doubles semifinals
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Saturday, February 7: doubles final and singles final
Tickets and access
Public access is free during the first two days—Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1—based on zero-value tickets, which can be reserved online or collected directly at the entrance.
Despite overall cost increases, the organizers have decided to keep ticket prices identical to last year. Tickets for the Center Court also grant access to Court 2, subject to availability. On the Center Court, seats are assigned (section, row, seat), while access to Court 2 is general admission, without allocated seating.
Children under 6 years old have free access if held in the arms of an accompanying adult (one adult may accompany one child). Children aged 6 and over require a ticket. The singles and doubles finals will take place on Saturday, February 7, on the Center Court. Tickets are available online at transylvaniaopen.ro.
