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Charleston Open Returns with Equal Prize Money

Reigning champion Jessica Pegula returns to defend her title at the 2026 Charleston Open, which now offers equal prize money to ATP 500 tournaments.

The Charleston Open, the largest women's-only tennis tournament in North America, will run from March 30 to April 5, 2026, at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, S.C. The WTA 500 event has increased its prize money to $2.5 million, finally equaling what is awarded at men's ATP 500 tournaments. Alongside Pegula, the tournament will feature stars such as Ekaterina Alexandrova, Madison Keys, and Belinda Bencic.

Fans can watch all matches on the Tennis Channel, with streaming available on Fubo, DirecTV, and YouTube TV. The tournament will feature a packed schedule, including daily commentary on Tennis Channel Live, culminating in the singles final on April 5.