Eight nations contest Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 in Shenzhen from Sept 22-27

Eight nations will compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 in Shenzhen, China, from September 22 to 27. The matches are scheduled at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena.

The event uses a straight knockout format across six days. Each tie consists of two singles rubbers followed by a doubles decider if required, with the winner of each tie advancing to the next round. Several top-ranked players and Grand Slam champions are listed among the entrants for the tournament.

Host China face defending champions Italy in a repeat of last year’s quarter-final. Czechia meet Great Britain in another knockout clash. Spain are drawn against Kazakhstan after Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal weakened the Kazakh line-up. Last year’s semi-finalists, Ukraine, take on Belgium in the remaining tie.

Broadcast arrangements vary by territory: the tournament will be live-streamed on the VETO app in India. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch via BBC Sport, while fans in the United States can follow coverage on the Tennis Channel. Fans worldwide are expected to be able to view the finals on their respective TV channels.

The eight nations taking part are Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain and Ukraine. Defending champions Italy headline the field alongside 11-time Billie Jean King Cup champions Czechia. The competition spans a six-day schedule from September 22-27 at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena.

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The winner of each knockout tie will move forward through the draw toward the Billie Jean King Cup title, with the tournament concluding on September 27 at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena.