The 2026 WTA Finals is underway at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, where the top eight singles players and eight doubles teams of the season close out the year on indoor hard courts from November 8 to 15. This is your one-page guide: the two round-robin groups, the full day-by-day schedule, results as they come in, and a free printable tracker so you can fill in the scores yourself. We update this page daily through the final.
The two round-robin groups
Eight players are split into two groups of four. Everyone plays the other three in their group once, the top two in each group reach the semifinals, and the semifinals are cross-group. One late change: top seed Elena Rybakina withdrew before the event with an illness, and alternate Marta Kostyuk took her place in Group 1.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Coco Gauff (USA) | Aryna Sabalenka |
| Jessica Pegula (USA) | Mirra Andreeva |
| Linda Noskova (CZE) | Elina Svitolina (UKR) |
| Marta Kostyuk (UKR) | Karolina Muchova (CZE) |
Results so far
- Group 1, Sunday Nov 8: Coco Gauff def. Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2. Linda Noskova def. Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-4.
- Group 2, Monday Nov 9: Aryna Sabalenka opened with a win over Karolina Muchova, with Mirra Andreeva and Elina Svitolina also on the day’s card.
Check back each day for the latest scores and the updated group standings as the round-robin plays out.
2026 WTA Finals schedule
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8 | Group 1 round robin (day 1) |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Group 2 round robin (day 1) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Group 1 round robin (day 2) |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Group 2 round robin (day 2) |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Group 1 round robin (day 3) |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Group 2 round robin (day 3) |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Semifinals (cross-group) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Singles and doubles finals |
Printable WTA Finals tracker
Want to follow along on paper? Our free printable tracker lists every round-robin matchup in both groups with blank score lines, plus the semifinal and final slots to fill in as the week unfolds.
How the WTA Finals format works
Unlike a standard knockout event, the WTA Finals opens with round-robin play, so even a first-match loss does not end a player’s week. Each player meets the other three in her group once over the first six days. The two players with the best records in each group advance, with ties broken by number of wins, then head-to-head, then sets and games won. The semifinals on Saturday pair the winner of one group against the runner-up of the other, and the two winners meet in Sunday’s final. The doubles draw runs on the same round-robin format alongside the singles.
How to watch in the US
In the United States, the WTA Finals is carried on Tennis Channel, with streaming on the Tennis Channel app. Indian Wells is in the Pacific time zone, so day sessions begin in the early afternoon local time and reach the East Coast three hours later. Check your provider for the exact session times each day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 2026 WTA Finals being played?
At the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California, on indoor hard courts, from November 8 to 15, 2026.
Who replaced Elena Rybakina?
Rybakina, the top qualifier, withdrew before the tournament with an illness. Alternate Marta Kostyuk took her spot in Group 1.
How many players advance from each group?
The top two from each group reach the semifinals, for a four-player knockout stage. The semifinals are cross-group, so a group winner faces the other group’s runner-up.
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