IMG Academy Discovery Open

April 27, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Tennis

Add to Calendar 2026-04-27T19:19:23-04:00 2026-05-01T19:19:23-04:00 IMG Academy Discovery Open https://www.imgacademy.com/events/img-academy-discovery-open 5500 34th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210

Event Overview

From April 27, 2025-May 1, 2026, some of the world’s newest talent will meet at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL for the 2026 IMG Academy Discovery Open. This international tennis event brings a jam-packed week of high level training and evaluation, sanctioned UTR matches, special events and activities, and an invite only tournament group competing for a grand prize of a wild card into the qualifying rounds and additional 3 day pre-training camp for the esteemed IMG Academy International Tennis Championship November 24th – December 6th, 2026 at IMG Academy.

Location

5500 34th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210

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2026 Discovery Open Qualifiers

October / November / December

  • Oct 8–10 – Hangzhou, China
  • Oct 9–10 – Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  • Nov 7–9 – Arlington, TX
  • Nov 22–23 – Yeoncheon, Korea
  • Dec 5–7 – Kingston, Canada

January

  • Jan 2–6 – Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
  • Jan 6–9 – Melbourne, Australia
  • Jan 7–13 – Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
  • Jan 14–20 – Corinthians, Brazil
  • Jan 21–27 – Club Pinheiros, Brazil
  • Jan 28–Feb 3 – Alphaville, Brazil

February

  • Feb 2–7 – Naucalpan, Mexico
  • Feb 4–10 – Santos, Brazil
  • Feb 6–8 – Singapore
  • Feb 7–11 – Shenzhen, China
  • Feb 7–28 – Bosnia
  • Feb 12–18 – Campinas, Brazil
  • Feb 13–15 – Baden Baden, Germany
  • Feb 16–22 – Hermosillo, Mexico
  • Feb 20–22 – Fukuoka, Japan
  • Feb 20–22 – Milton, Canada
  • Feb 23–27 – Hyogo, Japan
  • Feb 24–25 – Panama

March

  • Mar 13–16 – Lima, Peru
  • Mar 16–22 – Madrid, Spain
  • Mar 16–22 – Edo de Mexico, Mexico

April

  • Apr 5–11 – Xiamen, China
  • Apr 8–12 – Honduras
  • Apr 8–12 – Guatemala
  • Apr 10–12 – Bogota, Colombia

Competition Format

Discovery Open Tournament (U12, U14, and U16)

The tournament group will include Boys’ and Girls’ U12, U14, and U16 divisions. The match format will be best 2 out of 3 sets regular scoring, with a 10-point super tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Players are guaranteed 4 matches. All matches are UTR sanctioned. Grand prize includes a wild card into the qualifying rounds and additional 3 day pre-training camp for the esteemed IMG Academy International Tennis Championship November 24, 2026 – December 6, 2026 at IMG Academy. *An application is required to participate in the tournament but does not guarantee entry. Regardless of acceptance, all players will be guaranteed 4 UTR matches.

Official Ball of The Discovery Open

Dunlop

IMG Academy and Dunlop have partnered together to provide players with the most optimal training and development experience available in today's game. Our players utilize the same quality of hard and clay court balls as the professional tours. IMG Academy is a primary location for the testing of all current and future Dunlop products, so athletes have the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge technology and equipment right from campus.

Registration & Eligibility

In order to participate in the tournament group, players must have been a winner or a finalist in an IMG Academy Discovery Open Qualifier (20+ Worldwide), OR have been offered a wild-card entry into the draw by IMG Academy Staff.

ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL

Airport Transportation

IMG Academy offers drop-off and pickup services for all local Florida airports. Teams and players can schedule arranged transportation through Travel and Planning on IMG Academy’s website.

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Local Airports

Sarasota/Bradenton Florida is conveniently located in central Florida and located near many large international airports. Make sure to book travel through one of these local airports.

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Retail

Visit the Official Online Store of IMG Academy at shopimg.com, your IMG Academy branded gear headquarters. On campus shopping also available in the IMG Academy Campus Center’s bookstore.

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