Our commitment to tennis

Discover our initiatives supporting the growth of tennis today and tomorrow.

Photo of Victoria Mboko to represent National Bank’s commitment to making tennis accessible, inclusive and equitable

Over 20 years of helping tennis grow

As Tennis Canada’s lead partner, we’re actively involved in the community to advance the sport and support equal opportunities for every athlete.

Victoria Mboko, our ambassador

Beyond her impressive achievements, Canadian player Victoria Mboko represents a new wave of tennis. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to growing women’s sport, supporting those shaping it, and inspiring the next generation of athletes to achieve their full potential.

“This partnership is a way for me to reach out and inspire young athletes who dream of making their way into our sport.”

Victoria Mboko, athlete and champion of the 2025 National Bank Open

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The Game. Set. Equity. program

In partnership with Tennis Canada, Game. Set. Equity. represents our dedication to levelling the playing field for women and girls. From community grants to educational resources, the program aims to promote tennis and drive lasting change across the sport.

Our commitment will notably lead to equal prize money for women and men at the National Bank Open by 2027.

Learn more about the program 

National Bank Open

As the title sponsor of the country’s most prestigious professional tennis tournament, we champion sporting excellence while helping to bring Canadian tennis to fans in both Montreal and Toronto.

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Discounts for our clients

Our commitment to tennis also comes with benefits. As a National Bank Mastercard ® credit cardholder, you can enjoy exclusive discounts to attend the National Bank Open in Montreal 1 and Toronto. 2

Our initiatives over the years

2005

Presenting partner of the Montreal Tournament as well as title sponsor of the National Bank Challenger, the entry-level tournaments on the professional tennis circuit.

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2006

Launch of the On The Ball program, recycling more than 1.6 million used tennis balls across Quebec and Ontario over a 10-year period.

2007

Financial support for the National Bank Little Aces, a grassroots talent identification and development program for children aged 6 to 8.

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2010

Expansion of our presence beyond Montreal as presenting partner of the Toronto tournament.

2021

Lead partner of Tennis Canada and title sponsor of the tournament that would later become the National Bank Open.

2022

Announcement of a $3M investment by 2030 to help renovate 100 public tennis courts across Canada through the National Bank Play Your Court program.

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2023

Title sponsor of the National Bank Stanley Park Open and launch of the Game. Set. Equity. program.

Our other fields of action

Commitments and impact

Building a more sustainable future is important to us. We have key areas of focus that shape our initiatives and how we’re taking action.

 

Discover our impact

Sponsorships

From sporting events to cultural and entrepreneurial programs, discover the projects we support to bring communities together and drive engagement.

 

Browse our sponsorships

Women’s finances

77% of Canadian women don’t feel qualified or knowledgeable enough to talk about investing. We’re helping to change this, by supporting women in making informed decisions and moving forward with confidence.

 

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Little details that matter

See offer terms and restrictions for eligible Montreal and Toronto tickets on our partner’s website. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. National Bank reserves the right to withdraw, modify or extend this offer at any time without notice.

1. If you are a National Bank Mastercard client, you’re eligible to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of eligible tickets in Montreal.

Terms and conditions

  • Offer valid until the end of the tournament or while supplies last, whichever comes first.
  • The 10% discount applies to Centre Court seats - Level 200 S to X and Level 300 only.
  • To receive the discount, tickets must be purchased online or by phone at 1-855-836-6470 ext.1 using the promotional code provided by National Bank. 
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. 
  • National Bank reserves the right to withdraw, modify or extend this offer at any time without notice.

2. If you are a National Bank Mastercard client, you’re eligible to receive up to 25% off your National Bank Open eligible ticket purchase in Toronto.

Terms and conditions

  • Offer valid until the end of the tournament or while supplies last, whichever comes first.
  • Up to 25% savings on select lower & upper bowl seats for all day sessions. 15% savings on select lower and upper bowl seats for all night sessions including the final.
  • To receive the discount, tickets must be purchased online or by phone at 1-877-283-6647 using the promotional code provided by National Bank.
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.
  • National Bank reserves the right to withdraw, modify or extend this offer at any time without notice.

What does it cost to win? It costs one, two, three balls. Thousands of balls. It costs coaches, physios, court time.

It costs us our composure. It costs us sleepless nights. And dark days.

So if winning costs us so much, why doesn’t it pay us as much?

The following text appears on the screen: Reaching equal prize money at the National Bank Open by 2027 is building the future of tennis.