<p>The ASB Classic is a tennis tournament played by both men and women, and is an ATP/WTA 250 event.&nbsp;</p> <p>Several top players will be involved in this competition, with many looking to use it as the perfect way to ensure they are ready for the Australian Open later in January. Outdoor hard courts will be used in this event, giving players the ideal opportunity to make sure they are ready for this demanding surface.</p> <p>The ATP 250 event will see Ben Shelton, Casper Ruud, Jakub Mensík, Luciano Darderi, and Cameron Norrie as seeds, while defending champion Gaël Monfils and Stan Wawrinka enter as wildcards.</p> <p>In the WTA 250, Elina Svitolina, Emma Navarro, Iva Jovic, and Alexandra Eala are among the seeds, while Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens, and Katie Boulter are wildcards. Clara Tauson won last year, but she isn’t expected to compete this time around due to injury issues.</p> <p>Read on for our 2026 ASB Classic betting predictions as we preview the upcoming event…</p> <h2>When Is the 2026 ASB Classic?</h2> <p>The 2026 ASB Classic will be played over two weeks of action. The Women’s tournament will begin on Monday, January 5, and run until Sunday, January 11. The Men’s tournament will be the following week, with play beginning on Monday, January 12, and running through Sunday, January 17.Most ASB Classic 2026 matches are split into day and night sessions, with play typically starting around 11:30 AEDT in the morning and 18:00 AEDT in the evening.Where Is the 2026 ASB Classic Held?</p> <p>​</p> <p>Matches will be played in Auckland, New Zealand.</p> <h2>2026 ASB Classic Prize Money?</h2> <p>The 2026 ASB Classic has two different prize purses for competitors.</p> <p>The total prize money for the WTA event is approximately AU$400,000.</p> <p>The prize purse for the ATP event is approximately AU$1,200,000.</p> <p>Players will receive payouts for each round played, with the payouts increasing with each round.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How To Bet On the 2026 ASB Classic</h2> <p>Bet on the 2026 ASB Classic event by heading over to our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis">tennis betting section</a>, where you can find all of the latest tennis odds.</p> <p>Find the match you want to bet on, and select the odds you like to add them to your betting slip. Enter your stake and then hit ‘Place Bet’.</p> <h2>2026 ASB Classic: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Here are our top 2026 ASB Classic betting predictions.</p> <p>In the ATP, we predict that Ben Shelton will emerge victorious. He is the top seed and is a strong, hard-court server. Auckland should suit his play style and help him prepare for the 2026 Australian Open.</p> <p>In the WTA, we predict Elina Svitolina will win. She is an experienced champion and has good form in this part of the world. She reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the third time in 2025.</p>