PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TENNIS CANADA AND YORK ATHLETICS & RECREATION CONTINUES FOR 2026 NATIONAL BANK OPEN

Tait Tennis Court Closure

Business Development | 7/15/2026 2:15:00 PM

After laying the foundation last for last year's tournament, the partnership between Tennis Canada and York Athletics & Recreation, which will see the Tait Tennis Courts once again serve as the official practice and member services area for the National Bank Open, is will continue for this year's tournament, hosted by Tennis Canada, a valued partner of A&R. 

COURT CLOSURE DATES

July 17 – August 17 

During this time, the courts will be closed for this private event. 

Regular programming and public access will resume on August 18. 

Thank you for your understanding and support as we welcome this premier tennis event to our facility.


BIG CHANGES COMING TO TAIT TENNIS COURTS 

July 2, 2025 

York University Athletics & Recreation is happy to announce major changes to the Tait McKenzie Centre Tennis Courts. 

In partnership with Tennis Canada, the Tait Tennis Courts are being restored ahead of the upcoming National Bank Open Presented by Rogers, being held at Sobey's Stadium from July 26-August 7.  

This high-performance upgrade will transform the existing courts into professional-level playing surfaces, bringing York one step closer to becoming a premier destination for competitive and recreational sport in Canada. 

Due to the renovations, courts will be closed to the public beginning July 4 and will be used exclusively by Tennis Canada and participants of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers during the tournament period. 

Renovations will see the construction of four brand new tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, and a showcase pickleball court. Additionally, new programs and memberships for York students and rental opportunities for external users will be launching soon. 

"This is more than just a restoration," said York Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation Steven Chuang. "It's re-imagining how we serve our sport and recreation community, and we're proud to be partnering with Tennis Canada to make it happen." 

Courts are expected to re-open to the public in mid-August, with an exact date still to be determined which will be communicated as soon as possible. 

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