The 2026 year-end tennis championships close out the season from late September through November, headlined by the ATP Finals in Turin and the WTA Finals in Riyadh, plus the Laver Cup, the Davis Cup Finals, and the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. This guide covers the dates, venues, formats, and defending champions for each, with links to follow along. We will update it with qualifiers, draws, and results as each event arrives.
2026 Year-End Tennis Championships: Quick Facts
- When are the 2026 ATP Finals? November 15 to 22, 2026, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy.
- When are the 2026 WTA Finals? November 7 to 14, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Who are the defending champions? Jannik Sinner (ATP Finals) and Elena Rybakina (WTA Finals), from 2025.
- What other year-end events are there? The Laver Cup (London, September), the Billie Jean King Cup Finals (Shenzhen, September), and the Davis Cup Finals (Bologna, November).
- What surface? The ATP and WTA Finals are both played indoors on hard courts.
2026 Year-End Tennis Calendar
| Event | Dates (2026) | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King Cup Finals | Sep 22 – 27 | Shenzhen, China | Women’s national teams |
| Laver Cup | Sep 25 – 27 | The O2, London | Team Europe vs Team World |
| WTA Finals | Nov 7 – 14 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Women’s singles & doubles (top 8) |
| ATP Finals | Nov 15 – 22 | Turin, Italy | Men’s singles & doubles (top 8) |
| Davis Cup Finals | Nov 24 – 29 | Bologna, Italy | Men’s national teams |
Nitto ATP Finals (Turin)
The season-ending championship for the men’s tour, the Nitto ATP Finals run November 15 to 22, 2026, on indoor hard courts at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, the sixth straight year in the city. The top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams of the season qualify, playing a round-robin group stage before the semifinals and final. Jannik Sinner is the defending champion after winning the 2025 title.
WTA Finals (Riyadh)
The women’s year-end championship, the WTA Finals run November 7 to 14, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the third consecutive year. Like the ATP event, it brings together the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams for a round-robin format leading to the semifinals and final. Elena Rybakina is the defending champion after beating Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 final for her first WTA Finals title.
Laver Cup (London)
The Laver Cup returns to The O2 in London on September 25 to 27, 2026, for its ninth edition. The team event pits six of Europe’s best against a Team World side from the rest of the globe, over three days of singles and doubles with escalating points each day.
Davis Cup Finals (Bologna)
The men’s national team championship reaches its climax at the Davis Cup Finals, held November 24 to 29, 2026, at the SuperTennis Arena in Bologna, Italy. The Final 8 nations meet in a knockout of best-of-three ties (two singles and a doubles) to decide the title often called the World Cup of Tennis.
Billie Jean King Cup Finals (Shenzhen)
The women’s equivalent, the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, take place September 22 to 27, 2026, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China. National teams compete in ties of two singles and a doubles to crown the women’s team champion of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the 2026 ATP and WTA Finals held?
The ATP Finals are in Turin, Italy (November 15 to 22), and the WTA Finals are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (November 7 to 14), both on indoor hard courts.
Who qualifies for the year-end finals?
The top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams by the season’s ranking race qualify for each of the ATP Finals and WTA Finals.
What are the 2026 tennis team championships?
The Laver Cup (Europe vs the World), the Davis Cup Finals (men’s nations), and the Billie Jean King Cup Finals (women’s nations) are the main team events that close the 2026 season. For the full calendar, see our 2026 tennis schedule hub.
