WTA Finals 2026: Updated schedule, fixtures, results, live streaming details
Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the season finale
The WTA Finals 2026 makes its way to the outdoor courts of Indian Wells for the season finale. The showpiece event brings together the top eight singles players and doubles teams to California.
Four players are set to make their debut at the WTA Finals—Mirra Andreeva, Karolina Muchova, Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk. Reigning champion and World No. 1 Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the event. This leaves two other former champions in the fray—Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff.
Rybakina made an undefeated title run in Riyadh last season, taking home $5.5 million for the largest payout in women’s sports history. The Kazakh was to make her third appearance at the event.
Following Rybakina’s withdrawal, we will see an 11th different champion at the WTA Finals. The last player to defend her title was Serena Williams, winning three in a row between 2013 and 2015.
Marta Kostyuk will step in as the alternate following Rybakina’s last-minute withdrawal.
Gauff, winning in 2024 (Riyadh) and Svitolina, who was crowned champion in 2018 (Singapore) are chasing their second WTA Finals title in the 2026 edition.
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula came close to winning the trophy. Sabalenka has played two finals in 2022 (lost to Caroline Garcia) and 2025 (lost to Elena Rybakina). Pegula came close in Cancun 2023 before losing to Iga Swiatek in the summit clash.
Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens won their second WTA Finals doubles title last season with a straight-sets victory Timea Babos and Luisa Stefani in the finals last year.
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The prize money at Indian Wells is $10 million, with $8 million allocated for the singles draw and $2 million for the doubles draw. An undefeated singles champion will earn a paycheck of $3.37 million, while an undefeated doubles pair shall pocket $725,000.
World No. 4 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Sabalenka now lead their respective groups at the 2026 edition. Joining Gauff in Group 1 are Pegula, Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk. In Group 2, Sabalenka will be joined by Mirra Andreeva, Elina Svitolina, and Karolina Muchova.
When will WTA Finals 2026 begin?
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The tournament is set to get underway on November 8 and wind up on November 15.
Which city will host WTA Finals 2026?
The 2026 edition of the WTA Finals will be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California.
Who are the seeded players at WTA Finals 2026?
The top seeds in the women’s singles draw:
- Elena Rybakina [Withdrew]
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Mirra Andreeva
- Coco Gauff
- Jessica Pegula
- Elina Svitolina
- Karolina Muchova
- Linda Noskova
- Marta Kostyuk
The top seeds in the women’s doubles draw:
- Gabriela Dabrowski / Luisa Stefani
- Katerina Siniakova / Taylor Townsend
- Hanyu Guo / Kristina Mladenovic
- Mladenovic Busca / Nicole Melichar-Martinez
- Su-Wei Hsieh / Jelena Ostapenko
- Ellen Perez / Demi Schuurs
- Elise Mertens / Shuai Zhang
- Sara Errani / Jasmine Paolini
Who are the Indian players participating in WTA Finals 2026?
The 2026 edition of the WTA Finals will not see any Indian players competing for the singles trophy.
What is the competition schedule for WTA Finals 2026?
- Group Stage: November 8–13
- Semi-finals: November 14
- Finals: November 15
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Where and how to watch live streaming and broadcast of WTA Finals 2026 in India, the USA, and the UK?
The 2026 WTA Finals will stream live in India and the United States on the Tennis Channel. Fans in the United Kingdom can watch live action from Wuhan unfold on BBC, Sky Sports and Tennis Channel.
WTA Finals 2026 full schedule, fixtures and results
Day 1 — November 8 (Sunday)
Women’s Singles Group Stage
- (9) Marta Kostyuk vs (8) Linda Noskova
- (4) Coco Gauff vs (5) Jessica Pegula
Day 2 — November 9 (Monday)
Women’s Singles Group Stage
- (2) Aryna Sabalenka vs (7) Karolina Muchova
- (3) Mirra Andreeva vs (6) Elina Svitolina
Where and when will WTA Finals 2026 take place?
The season-end finale is being held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California from November 8 to 15.
Which players will participate at Indian Wells 2026?
The top eight-ranked WTA players will compete for the title in the season-end finale. The defending champion and top seed Elena Rybakina withdrew and was replaced by Marta Kostyuk.
Who are the favourites to win the WTA Finals title?
In the absence of the defending champion and World No. 1 Rybakina, two-time losing finalist Aryna Sabalenka and third seed Mirra Andreeva will be among the title favourites.
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