Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Week 2026

The 105th week-long Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Tournament commences on the 16th August 2026 and is said to be Britain’s largest event of its kind after Wimbledon, taking place on 38 grass courts. Starting at the Hunstanton Recreation Ground on Sunday, play will continue each day, through to all the finals on Saturday.

The Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Tournament 2026 stands as one of the UK’s most significant sporting traditions. Established in 1920, this historic event is widely regarded as the largest grass-court tournament in Britain, second only to Wimbledon in scale. Every August, the town’s recreation ground is transformed into a massive tennis venue featuring 38 grass courts to accommodate thousands of visitors and competitors.

The 2026 competition has attracted nearly 1,000 individual players competing across 40 different events. The atmosphere is further energized by an additional 150 junior players who participate in the Gresham’s mini round-robin. Designed for under-10s and under-12s, this popular junior event begins on the Wednesday of tournament week, fostering the next generation of tennis talent.

Diversity of age and skill is a hallmark of the Hunstanton tournament. The event welcomes players ranging from eight-year-old beginners to veterans in their 80s. Competitors travel from across the country and even from abroad to participate. The standard of play is equally broad, catering to those entering their very first competitive match as well as highly skilled county-level players.

The tournament continues to grow with the support of dedicated partners. Three Castles Cover, a South Wales-based firm, has signed a three-year deal to sponsor the event, ensuring its stability and prestige for future seasons. This partnership highlights the tournament’s importance within the national tennis community and its appeal to sponsors outside of Norfolk.

The Hunstanton Tennis Week 2026 takes place over seven days, running from Sunday, August 16th to Saturday, August 22nd. While the event celebrated its official centenary in 2022, its legacy continues to draw massive crowds to the Norfolk coast. For those looking to compete in this year’s historic draw, entries for the tournament officially close on July 1, 2026.