Tennis United Cup 2026: Live streaming, TV channel, where and how to watch?
18 countries come together for a mixed-team tennis contest with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff headlining the field.
The Tennis United Cup 2026 ushers in the new tennis season with its fourth edition, uniting ATP and WTA stars in a mixed-team format that continues to gain popularity. Played from January 2 to January 11, it serves as the perfect curtain-raiser ahead of the Australian Open.
Hosted across Perth and Sydney, the tournament features 18 nations competing in group stages followed by knockouts. With over 11 million dollars in prize money and valuable ranking points at stake, teams will be eager to build early-season momentum on hard courts.
Defending champions USA return with Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, while challengers like Poland, led by Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz, and a strong Italian unit aim to claim the crown. The event blends national pride, elite competition, and entertainment.
When and where will Tennis United Cup 2026 take place?
The United Cup 2026 is set to happen from January 2 (Friday) to January 11, 2026 (Sunday). This 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.
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Tennis United Cup 2026 in India?
In India, you can watch the United Cup 2026 live on Sony Liv App.
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Tennis United Cup 2026 in UK?
In the UK, you can watch the live streaming United Cup on Sky UK.
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Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Tennis United Cup 2026 in USA?
In the USA, the 2026 United Cup will be streamed live on Tennis channel.
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Tennis United Cup 2026 worldwide?
Fans worldwide can watch tournament through their respective broadcasting channels.
| Region | Territories | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| America | Canada | TSN & RDS |
| USA | Tennis Channel | |
| Caribbean nations (Anguilla, Bahamas, Jamaica, etc.) | Rush (formerly Flow Sports) | |
| Brazil | N Sports | |
| Latin America (Argentina, Chile, Mexico, etc.) | TyC Sports | |
| Europe | Bulgaria | A1 |
| Czech Republic & Slovakia | ARQ Monde O2 (Czech/Slovak TV) | |
| Hungary | Network 4 | |
| Romania | SC RCS/RDS | |
| Italy | Sportcast (SuperTennis) | |
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Spain | Tennis Channel | |
| Nordic nations & Netherlands (Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, etc.) | Viaplay (NENT) | |
| Poland | Polsat | |
| Portugal | Sport TV | |
| UK | Sky UK | |
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg | Sky Deutschland | |
| Spain | TVE | |
| Balkan nations (Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, etc.) | Sportklub | |
| Turkey | TRT | |
| Greece | ERT | |
| MENA | Israel | Sport5 |
| Middle East & North Africa (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc.) | beIN Sports | |
| Kazakhstan | Sport+ | |
| Eastern Europe & Central Asia (Ukraine, Armenia, etc.) | Setanta (Adjara) | |
| Asia | Southeast Asia (Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, etc.) | beIN Sports |
| India | Tennis Channel | |
| Japan | Unext | |
| China | YouKu, GDTV, CCTV | |
| Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, etc.) | SuperSport |
| Australasia | Australia | Nine |
| New Zealand | Sky NZ | |
| Pacific | Islands (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, etc.) | Digicel |
How many countries are participating in Tennis United Cup 2026?
A total of 18 countries are competing in the United Cup 2026, divided into groups followed by knockout stages.
When does Tennis United Cup 2026 start and end?
The tournament runs from January 2 to January 11, 2026, serving as the opening major event of the tennis season ahead of the Australian Open.
Where is Tennis United Cup 2026 being played?
United Cup 2026 is hosted in Australia, across two cities:Sydney – Ken Rosewall ArenaPerth – RAC Arena
What is the prize money and ranking points on offer?
The United Cup 2026 offers a prize pool of over $11 million, along with valuable ATP and WTA ranking points, making it a crucial early-season tournament.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.