The 39th edition of the prestigious Dala Hard Court Tennis Championship has been officially scheduled to take place from November 20th to 28th, 2026, in Kano.

The announcement was made by the Tournament Director, Alhaji Yusuf Datti, during a telephone interview. Datti, who also serves as the Vice President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), confirmed that preparations are fully underway to guarantee a seamless and successful tournament.

According to Datti, the organizing committee has already obtained official approval from the NTF in accordance with standard procedure. He assured fans and stakeholders that the tournament will feature top-tier, battle-tested players from across the country competing for top honors.

Over 300 male and female players are expected to participate, spanning the preliminary rounds through to the main draw, with substantial prize money awaiting the eventual champions.

Expressing gratitude to the tournament's long-standing sponsors for their steadfast backing, Datti urged corporate entities and government bodies to further invest in the growth and development of tennis nationwide.

He concluded by praising the Chairman of the Dala Hard Court Tennis Committee, Alhaji Bashir Ahmad Gumel, alongside committee members, for their unwavering dedication to maintaining the championship's legacy for nearly four decades.