Before the first balls are hit on Monday, the first highlight of the tournament week awaits on Saturday, October 18, 2025:
At 1:15 p.m., the main draw of the Erste Bank Open will be revealed at the Marx Halle, the tournament’s second match location – with plenty of star power on stage.

Homegrown comedy favorites Michael Niavarani and Viktor Gernot will bring entertainment, humor, and Viennese charm to the event as the official tournament draw determines the matchups for Austria’s biggest tennis event.

Alongside the suspense and laughter, fans can look forward to genuine tournament atmosphere: witness live which matches will thrill the crowd in the Wiener Stadthalle in the coming week – and which stars will face off right from the start.

📍 Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 1:15 p.m. | Marx Halle, Vienna
Doors open at 11 a.m. – that’s also when qualifying action kicks off with the first-round matches. A full day of tennis and entertainment awaits at our new second venue!