From 2 to 11 Jan 2026
The United Cup, a brand-new mixed event, will take over two Australian cities at the start of the 2026 tennis season.
Join us at AusOpenLiveTV.com, and we'll tell you everything you need to know before this brand-new team tournament to start the season.
What dramatic showdowns can fans expect throughout the competition? When does the play begin? Who is vying for prizes? How can you stream all the action live?
The 2026 United Cup Tennis will last 10 days, beginning on January 2, 2026, and concluding on January 11, 2026, with the final match.
Rafael Nadal leads the men's field, which includes five of the top 10 ATP players. On the women's side, Iga Swiatek, the current world No. 1, is the top seed, followed by Jessica Pegula, Maria Sakkari, and Caroline Garcia.
The 2026 United Cup will take place across two Australian cities: Perth and Sydney.
Perth – RAC Arena (Group Stage)
Sydney – Ken Rosewall Arena (Group Stage, Semi-Finals, and Final)
The 2026 United Cup tennis tournament will have a total prize fund of AU$17,000,000. The players will receive a participation fee ($5,000 to $200,000) based on their ranking, and additional prize money will be awarded based on how well they and their nation perform during the competition.