Bybit EU has signed a three-year title partnership with the Stockholm Open, making the exchange the main sponsor of one of Europe’s longest-running ATP tournaments. From 2026 through 2028, the event will be held under the name Bybit Stockholm Open.
The deal brings the tournament back to its historic identity after several seasons competing under the Nordic Open name. For Bybit EU, it marks a visible step in its Nordic market strategy as the exchange prepares to launch services across the region.
The partnership is being framed as long term. According to both sides, the agreement is focused on stability rather than short-term exposure.
Why Bybit is betting on Stockholm
The Nordic region is a difficult market to enter quietly. High levels of regulation, strong consumer protections, and a cautious approach to financial services mean trust tends to matter more than reach.
Bybit EU, which operates under the EU’s MiCAR framework and is headquartered in Vienna, has identified Sweden as a key entry point. The Stockholm Open offers access to an audience that overlaps with finance, business, and professional services — groups that tend to value regulatory clarity and brand credibility.
Gustav Buder, Regional Partner Nordics at Bybit EU, said the tournament’s history and reputation were central to the decision. Rather than attaching its name to a new or transient event, Bybit chose an institution that has been part of the ATP calendar for decades.
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The tournament’s return to its roots
The Stockholm Open was founded in 1969 by former world-class player Sven Davidson and is played each October at the Royal Tennis Hall in central Stockholm. Around 30,000 spectators attend the tournament annually.
In recent years, the event had competed under the Nordic Open name. The new title partnership allows organizers to restore the original Stockholm Open branding, reinforcing its local identity and long-standing ties to Swedish tennis.
Rasmus Hult, CEO of the Bybit Stockholm Open, said the tournament has a long history of working with financial-sector partners and views Bybit as a stable, long-term fit. He said reclaiming the original name was an important part of reinforcing the tournament’s heritage.
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The Stockholm Open fits that pattern. Tennis tournaments tend to attract higher-income spectators and business audiences, making them more suitable for platforms focused on premium and professional clients.
The partnership also allows Bybit to activate its VIP program, offering selected clients access to the tournament and curated experiences tied to sport and networking.
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What comes next
Bybit EU plans to roll out its services across the Nordic region in 2026. The company is part of the wider Bybit Group, which reports more than 80 million users globally.
The Stockholm Open partnership gives the exchange a physical presence in the region ahead of that launch. Whether it translates into customer growth will depend on execution, local compliance, and how effectively the brand adapts to regional expectations.
For the tournament, the deal provides continuity and restores a familiar name. For Bybit EU, it represents a measured entry into one of Europe’s more demanding financial markets.
