National Bank Open 2026: Two Weeks, Two Cities
The National Bank Open presented by Rogers runs August 1 to August 13, 2026, in both Toronto and Montreal at the same time. Toronto hosts the WTA 1000 women's tournament at Sobeys Stadium, while Montreal hosts the ATP Masters 1000 men's tournament at IGA Stadium. Each city runs 21 ticketed sessions across the same 12-day window. Last year's combined edition set a new attendance record with 504,860 fans on-site, the highest attendance among any combined 1000-level tournament on the international tennis circuits, and roughly a third of attendees in each city (33% in Toronto, 32% in Montreal) travelled in from outside the host city.
For HelperGen providers in Toronto, that combination, a 12-day run, day-and-evening sessions, and a meaningful share of out-of-town visitors, adds up to one of the more reliable income windows of the summer.
Why the National Bank Open Creates Local Service Demand in Toronto
Pet Care: Long Days at Sobeys Stadium
With 21 sessions spread across 12 days, many Toronto households attending the tournament are away from home for extended stretches, particularly on evening-session days when doors don't close until well after 10 p.m. Dog walking, drop-in visits, and overnight pet sitting all see a steady lift through the tournament window, especially in neighbourhoods with easy access to York University's Keele Campus, where Sobeys Stadium is located near the Pioneer Village subway station. Dog walks and drop-in visits typically run $20 to $50 per job on HelperGen, all under the $120 free-lead threshold.
Cleaning: A Third of Attendees Are Visiting From Out of Town
With roughly a third of Toronto's tournament attendees coming from outside the city, short-term rental demand rises across the same 12-day window. Airbnb hosts need fast, reliable turnaround cleans between guests arriving for different sessions throughout the fortnight. Cleaning sessions typically run $100 to $180 depending on the size of the space, and a provider who can offer consistent turnaround availability across the full 12 days is well positioned to pick up repeat bookings from the same host.
Errand Running for Households Juggling Multiple Sessions
Fans attending several sessions across the 12-day window, whether for a single favourite player or the tournament as a whole, tend to fall behind on routine errands. Grocery runs, pharmacy pickups, and general errand-running see a consistent uptick through the tournament period. Errand running typically costs $35 to $60 per job on HelperGen.
The Income Math for Toronto Providers During the 12-Day Window
| Provider Type | Daily Activity | Per-Job Rate | 12-Day Gross (before commission) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet care (walks + drop-ins) | 4 jobs/day | $30–$45 | $1,440–$2,160 |
| Cleaning (Airbnb turnover) | 1 session/day | $100–$160 | $1,200–$1,920 |
| Errand running | 5 jobs/day | $35–$60 | $2,100–$3,600 |
All pet care and errand-running jobs under $120 carry zero lead fees on HelperGen for the full tournament window. A provider combining pet care in the morning with errand runs in the afternoon can build a strong 12-day income stream entirely from free-lead categories.
How to Position Yourself for the Next 12 Days
- Complete your profile if you haven't already. A clear photo, detailed bio, and correctly set service categories help you get selected over less complete profiles, especially with tournament-driven demand bringing new posters to the platform.
- Use Gen Ultra to search Toronto's live job pool. Gen Ultra lets you search by voice or text, for example "pet care jobs this week near York University," and returns matched results without manual browsing. Check daily through August 13.
- Offer availability across the full window, not just one session. Posters juggling multiple tournament days tend to prioritize providers who can commit to a recurring schedule over one-off bookings.
- Look beyond the immediate area around Sobeys Stadium. Out-of-town visitors are booking short-term rentals across Toronto, not just near the venue, so cleaning and pet care demand extends citywide during the tournament.
- Leave your QR code after every job. Tournament week is a dense client-acquisition window. Your Custom Handle QR code turns a one-time tennis-fortnight client into a recurring booking long after the trophies are handed out on August 13.
For Toronto Residents: Book Help During Tennis Fortnight
If you're attending multiple sessions or hosting out-of-town guests for the tournament, posting on HelperGen takes under two minutes with Gen Lightning. All payments are held in Stripe escrow and released only when you confirm the job is complete with your Quick Pay Code, so there's no cash and no risk during one of Toronto's busiest sporting events of the year. If you're also juggling back-to-school prep this month, see our guide to booking help before the September rush.
Sources
- Toronto Tickets & Packages — National Bank Open (August 1–13, 2026)
- National Tourism Week: The National Bank Open at the Heart of Montreal, Toronto and Canada's Appeal — National Bank Open
Frequently Asked Questions
What local services see the most demand during the National Bank Open in Toronto?
Pet care is the top demand category. The tournament runs 21 sessions across 12 days at Sobeys Stadium, with day and evening sessions keeping attendees away from home for extended stretches. Dog walking, drop-in visits, and overnight pet sitting all see a steady lift through the two-week window. Airbnb and short-term rental cleaning is the second driver, since roughly a third of Toronto attendees come from outside the city and need somewhere to stay. Errand running also rises as households attending multiple sessions fall behind on routine tasks.
How do I find work during the National Bank Open on HelperGen?
Post your availability and check HelperGen's job board daily throughout the tournament window (August 1 to 13). Use Gen Ultra to search by voice or text, for example "dog walking jobs this week near York University" or "Airbnb cleaning near Sobeys Stadium", and get matched results without manually browsing listings. Since the tournament spans 12 days per city, providers who can commit to a recurring schedule across multiple sessions tend to be prioritized by posters over one-off availability.
How much can a Toronto provider earn during the National Bank Open on HelperGen?
A pet care provider doing 4 jobs per day across the 12-day window at $30 to $45 per job can earn $1,440 to $2,160 before commission. A cleaning provider completing one Airbnb turnover per day at $100 to $160 per session earns $1,200 to $1,920 over the same period. Errand runners doing 5 jobs per day at $35 to $60 each can earn $2,100 to $3,600. All pet care and errand jobs under $120 carry zero lead fees on HelperGen throughout the tournament.
Is the National Bank Open only relevant to providers near Sobeys Stadium?
No. Sobeys Stadium sits on the grounds of York University's Keele Campus in North York, but demand from the tournament extends across the city as out-of-town visitors book short-term rentals throughout Toronto, and local attendees travel from across the GTA to attend sessions. Providers anywhere in Toronto with pet care, cleaning, or errand-running availability can see a lift during the 12-day window, not just those immediately around the venue.