There's plenty to see here already in the morning: You can watch the stars prepare during practice sessions, follow matches up close, and even experience impressive wheelchair tennis live, all while comfortably enjoying your first coffee and a small snack from the wide selection offered by various food trucks.
Marx Halle is therefore the perfect place to start your tournament day right at the heart of the tennis action.
12:00 PM: Getting Up Close with the Tennis Stars
It's also worth keeping your eyes open off the courts. In the BELIEVE IN YOURSELF Fans & Players Zone, a twelve-meter-long red carpet leads directly from the backstage area to the courts. This is exactly where players pass by on their way to the next match – offering the perfect opportunity to get close to your idol and perhaps even grab a photo or autograph.
1:00 PM: Right in the Thick of It
You can hardly get any closer to the action: In the Erste Bank Fan Box, you sit directly at the #believeinyourself Court – specifically, right between the player benches. These exclusive seats bring you closer to the pros than almost any other spot in the arena. The best part: The seats are raffled off daily. With a bit of luck, you can watch the match from a truly unique perspective.
Between matches at Marx Halle, there's also time to get active yourself. At the Erste Bank Serve Challenge, you can test how much power is in your own serve – whether you regularly pick up a racket or are a tennis newbie. Or you can immerse yourself in a tennis experience on the APPLE Vision Pro and discover a great tennis story from Erste Bank about the Erste Bank Open.
Small tip: Anyone who participates at one of Erste Bank's stations can secure goodies like tennis socks or overgrips at the Erste Bank Welcome Point!
3:00 PM: From Tennis Experience to Center Court
After the first hours at Marx Halle, the journey continues to the Wiener Stadthalle. Here, the grand evening program awaits: On Center Court, the world elite clash – creating exactly the tennis atmosphere for which the Erste Bank Open has been known for years. When players like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, or Jakub Mensik serve on Center Court, excitement is guaranteed.
But even before that, plenty of entertainment awaits off Center Court: In the afternoon, you can listen to inspiring conversations between former tennis pro Thomas Muster and his guests at the Erste Bank stand as part of Tom's Talk, or get active yourself in the fan zone.
Additionally, the #believeinyourself Fancam in the Wiener Stadthalle offers the chance for a personal souvenir photo in the stands. Simply use the QR code and your seat number – and your personal snapshot will become a keepsake of your Erste Bank Open day. And if you still have energy after the thrill in the stands, you can once again pick up a racket at the Serve Challenge and compete with other fans.
A special new highlight this year is the Erste Bank Open Screen Slam. From October 15 to 23, 2026, leading up to the Erste Bank Open, you can compete against other fans in a digital tennis match using your smartphone by scanning the QR code on the outdoor screens of selected Erste Bank branches. Your phone becomes a tennis racket, and you play directly on the large screen of the branch.
The four most successful players will then compete in a semi-final at the Erste Bank Open Super Fan Day on October 25, 2026, alongside former US Open champion Dominic Thiem. The winners here will play in the grand final on Center Court at the Wiener Stadthalle on October 29, 2026 – an experience you are guaranteed not to forget!
To Conclude: The Souvenir Photo with the Trophy
Before the tennis day ends, a special photo opportunity awaits: At the photo wall, you can have your picture taken with the tournament trophy before it is presented to the tournament winner on November 1, 2026.
Tip for Families: Erste Bank's spark7 Next Gen Day
On Monday, October 26, 2026, the entire day belongs to the youngest visitors: Tennis fans up to 15 years old can expect an adventure day as part of Erste Bank's spark7 Next Gen Day, featuring interactive stations like speed courses, target shooting, and a serve challenge, as well as plenty of BELIEVE-IN-YOURSELF moments. This year, Erste Bank's spark7 Next Gen Day falls exactly during the autumn holidays – perfect for experiencing a day at the ATP 500 tournament with the kids.
With these impressions, you'll make the most of your ticket and turn your day at the Erste Bank Open into an unforgettable tennis experience.
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