Overview
- The 2026 package totals $2.5 million, with $2.3 million in on‑court prize money and $200,000 directed to the WTBA for pensions, health insurance, and education programs.
- Charleston’s move makes it the first standalone WTA 500 to proactively match prize levels expected at ATP 500 events, ahead of the tour’s full parity timeline.
- The commitment doubles the tournament’s 2025 player funding and far exceeds the 2026 WTA 500 minimum of $1,206,446.
- Credit One Bank has extended its title sponsorship through 2031, and the increase drew praise from Venus Williams, WTA CEO Portia Archer, Ben Navarro, Madison Keys, and Jessica Pegula.
- The tournament runs March 28–April 5, 2026, at Credit One Stadium with confirmed entries including Amanda Anisimova, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, and Belinda Bencic.