World Tennis League Season 5 set for Bengaluru, December 17-20, 2026
World Tennis League (WTL) will stage its fifth season in Bengaluru from December 17 to 20, 2026, with matches scheduled at the KSLTA, S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium. The tournament returns as a four-day event bringing international and Indian players together.
Entering its fifth edition, WTL is described in the announcement as India’s most successful tennis league and said to have built a consistent record of assembling high-profile international names across its first five seasons. Season 5 is presented as a continuation of that trend, aiming to pair established international stars with India’s leading and emerging players in Bengaluru.
Organisers promoted the event with a social media post that read: "Bengaluru, it's game time! 🎾🔥The Greatest Show on Court is back!World Tennis League Season 5 brings 4 days of world-class tennis and electrifying action!📅 17–20 Dec 2026📍 KSLTA, S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru🎟️ Tickets on @district_india app.#WTL #Tennis pic.twitter.com/Vcn4khPWQW". The post directs fans to the district_india app for ticket purchases.
Several players who appeared in the previous season are listed as returning, including Paula Badosa, Yuki Bhambri, Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty. The announcement names those six as part of the initial confirmed attractions for Season 5.
Mahesh Bhupathi, Co-founder, World Tennis League, said, "Last season was an exciting chapter for the World Tennis League, with an impressive mix of international talent and Indian players coming together to deliver some memorable tennis. The response from fans and the energy around the competition reinforced our vision of creating a distinctive global tennis property. As we move into Season 5, we are looking to build on that momentum, take the league to new audiences and continue raising the bar with every edition."
Hemali Sharma, Co-founder, World Tennis League, said, "We are delighted to bring the World Tennis League back to Bengaluru. The city has a strong sporting culture and an enthusiastic tennis-following audience, making it an exciting destination for Season 5. This edition will once again bring together some of the finest international players alongside India’s established and emerging tennis talent. We look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for fans, while celebrating the depth of tennis talent in India and bringing together an exceptional field of players for another exciting season."
The organisers said WTL has a growing global following and that the competition provides a platform to bring international tennis closer to Indian fans while showcasing India’s emerging talent on a global stage. They added that the complete player line-up and teams for Season 5 will be announced in the coming days.
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