Once again this year, sports-loving kids can look forward to games, fun and plenty of action at the spark7 Next Gen Day powered by Stadt Wien during the Erste Bank Open – not only at the Wiener Stadthalle, but also at the Marx Halle.

The best part: 500 visitors aged 15 or under, together with one accompanying adult each, will enjoy free admission to the Erste Bank Open at the Marx Halle on this day.* This promotion has in the meantime ended and the winners have been notified.

*Tickets for the day are, of course, still available at regular prices from our ticket shop and you can also participate in the spark7 Next Gen Day powered by Stadt Wien.

Traditionally, Monday at the tournament – this year 26 October, Austria’s National Day – is dedicated to our youngest visitors. They can look forward to an afternoon packed with an exciting and entertaining programme.

At a variety of activity stations, kids can put their skills to the test. IMPORTANT: Please remember to bring shoes with light-coloured soles if you want to go on court!

The program 2026 at the Marx Halle

• Art Shot
  Tennis meets colour
  Fire paint-soaked tennis balls at your spark7 canvas and create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Every hit produces an awesome burst of colour, making your picture truly unique. Perfect to take home – or to have signed by your tennis heroes!

• Mini Court
  Like a match court in the Marx Halle – only smaller
  Let off steam on the Mini Court and play a few points against other children.

• Padel Court
  Ready, set, padel!
  Get active on the padel court and score your first padel points with other kids.

• Target Wall
  Hit the bullseye
  Show how accurate you are, aim the ball at the different targets on the wall and collect as many points as possible.

• Serve Challenge
  Who has the fastest serve?
  The tennis stars on the #glaubandich Court serve at an average speed of 190–210 km/h. Now it’s your turn: How fast can you make the speedometer go? Can you even serve faster than the pros?

• Photo with the Doubles Trophy
  Next Gen Champions
  Today, you are the Erste Bank Open doubles champions! Take a photo with the official trophy that will be presented to the winners during Sunday’s trophy ceremony.

• Apple Vision Pro
  Enter another world
  Take a virtual journey to the Wiener Stadthalle and step onto Centre Court yourself.

• Wheelchair Obstacle Course
  Take a seat and get moving
  Put your skills to the test as you make your way through the obstacle course.

• Watch the Stars Practise (optional)
  Insider tip
  You might spot a top star during a practice session – and even pick up a few tricks for your next tennis match!

• Cardboard Stars (optional)
  Keep your eyes open!
  A few life-size cardboard players are hiding around the arena, waiting for you to take a photo with them.