Tennis United Cup 2026: Full schedule, timings, fixtures, results, live streaming details
A total of 18 national teams are participating at Tennis United Cup 2026 divided into six groups.
The Tennis United Cup 2026 marks the fourth edition of this innovative mixed-team tennis tournament, blending ATP and WTA stars in a high-stakes format that kicks off the new season from January 2 (Friday) to January 11 (Sunday).
Hosted across Perth and Sydney, the event features 18 nations competing for over $11 million in prize money and valuable ranking points, serving as a perfect hard-court tune-up ahead of the Australian Open.
This year’s competition carries extra significance as teams chase early momentum in an Olympic year, with the format unchanged: group-stage ties comprising two singles matches (men’s and women’s) and a decisive mixed doubles rubber.
The top performers from each group advance to knockout stages, culminating in a final that promises drama and national pride.
Defending champions USA return with a formidable duo in Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff, aiming to repeat their 2025 triumph where Gauff went unbeaten in singles.
However, strong challengers like Poland led by world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz and Italy are determined to dethrone them.
With sold-out crowds expected in both cities and global broadcast reach, the United Cup continues to bridge men’s and women’s tennis, fostering team spirit while spotlighting individual brilliance. As the first major event of 2026, it sets the tone for what promises to be another thrilling year on tour.
When is Tennis United Cup 2026 scheduled to start?
The United Cup 2026 is set to happen from January 2 (Friday) to January 11 (Sunday), 2026.
Where will Tennis United Cup 2026 take place?
The exciting tournament will take place in two Australian cities: Sydney, at the Ken Rosewall Arena, and Perth, at the RAC Arena. The event features mixed-gender teams battling it out in a round-robin format.
Tennis United Cup 2026 Group division
Perth
| Group A | Group C | Group E |
| USA | Italy | Great Britain |
| Spain | France | Greece |
| Argentina | Switzerland | Japan |
Sydney
| Group B | Group D | Group F |
| Canada | Australia | Germany |
| Belgium | Czechia | Poland |
| China | Norway | Netherlands |
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of United Cup 2026?
In India, you can watch the United Cup 2026 live on Sony Liv App.
In the UK, you can watch the live streaming United Cup on Sky UK. In the USA, the 2026 United Cup will be streamed live on Tennis channel.
United Cup 2026 full schedule, fixtures, results, and match timings (in IST)
Day 1- January 2
Spain vs Argentina (Perth, Group A)
- Jaume Munar vs Sebastián Báez
- Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs Solana Sierra
- Mixed Doubles
Greek vs Japan (Perth, Group E)
- Maria Sakkari vs Naomi Osaka
- Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Shintaro Mochizuki
- Mixed Doubles: Greece vs Japan
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Day 2 – January 2
Belgium vs China (Sydney – Group B)
- Elise Mertens vs Lin Zhu
- Zizou Bergs vs Zhizhen Zhang
- Mixed Doubles: Belgium vs China
Australia vs Norway (Sydney – Group D)
- Maya Joint vs Malene Helgo
- Alex de Minaur vs Casper Ruud
- Mixed Doubles: Australia vs Norway
France vs Switzerland (Perth – Group C)
- Lois Boisson vs Belinda Bencic
- Arthur Rinderknech vs Stan Wawrinka
- Mixed Doubles: France vs Switzerland
USA vs Argentina (Perth – Group A)
- Taylor Fritz vs Sebastian Baez
- Coco Gauff vs Solana Sierra
- Mixed Doubles: USA vs Argentina
Day 3 – January 3
Germany vs Netherlands (Sydney – Group F)
- Eva Lys vs Suzan Lamens
- Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor
- Mixed Doubles: Germany vs Netherlands
Canada vs China (Sydney – Group B)
- Victoria Mboko vs Lin Zhu
- Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Zhizhen Zhang
- Mixed Doubles: Canada vs China
Great Britain vs Japan (Perth – Group E)
- Billy Harris vs Shintaro Mochizuki
- Emma Raducanu vs Naomi Osaka
- Mixed Doubles: Great Britain vs Japan
Italy vs Switzerland (Perth – Group C)
- Jasmine Paolini vs Belinda Bencic
- Flavio Cobolli vs Stan Wawrinka
- Mixed Doubles: Italy vs Switzerland
Day 4 – January 4
Czech Republic vs Norway (Sydney – Group D)
- Barbora Krejcikova vs Malene Helgo
- Jakub Mensik vs Casper Ruud
- Mixed Doubles: Czech Republic vs Norway
Germany vs Poland (Sydney – Group F)
- Alexander Zverev vs Hubert Hurkacz
- Eva Lys vs Iga Swiatek
- Mixed Doubles: Germany vs Poland
USA vs Spain (Perth – Group A)
- Coco Gauff vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
- Taylor Fritz vs Jaume Munar
- Mixed Doubles: USA vs Spain
Great Britain vs Greece (Perth – Group E)
- Mixed Doubles: Great Britain vs Greece
- Billy Harris vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari
Day 5 – January 5
Canada vs Belgium (Sydney – Group B)
- Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Zizou Bergs
- Victoria Mboko vs Elise Mertens
- Mixed Doubles: Canada vs Belgium
Australia vs Czech Republic (Sydney – Group D)
- Maya Joint vs Barbora Krejcikova
- Alex de Minaur vs Jakub Mensik
- Mixed Doubles: Australia vs Czech Republic
Italy vs France (Perth – Group C)
- Flavio Cobolli vs Arthur Rinderknech
- Jasmine Paolini vs Lois Boisson
- Mixed Doubles: Italy vs France
Day 6 – January 6
Netherlands vs Poland (Sydney – Group F)
- Tallon Griekspoor vs Hubert Hurkacz
- Suzan Lamens vs Iga Swiatek
- Mixed Doubles: Netherlands vs Poland
Day 7 – January 7
Quarter-final (day session): Group A winner vs best runner-up
OR
Quarter-final (night session): Group C winner vs Group E winner
Day 8 – January 10
Semi-finals
Day 9 – January 11
Finals – 5:30 PM (local time)
How many teams are competing in United Cup 2026?
A total of 18 national teams are participating, divided into six groups across Perth and Sydney.
Which cities are hosting United Cup 2026?
The tournament is hosted in Perth at the RAC Arena and Sydney at the Ken Rosewall Arena.
Who are the defending champions of United Cup 2026?
The United States enter as defending champions, led by Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, after winning the 2025 edition.
How do teams qualify for the knockout stage?
The six group winners advance to the quarter-finals along with the two best runners-up, followed by semi-finals and the final.
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