The Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 Schedule is set as eight of the world’s top women’s tennis nations compete for the prestigious team championship in Shenzhen, China. The tournament runs from September 22 through September 27, with the participating teams battling for the title at the season-ending Finals.
A record 148 nations entered the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup competition before the field was narrowed down to eight finalists: Italy, Great Britain, Ukraine, Spain, Czechia, Kazakhstan, Belgium and China. These teams will now compete for the championship and the chance to be crowned the Billie Jean King Cup world champions.
Italy arrives in Shenzhen as the two-time defending champion, with stars including Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani leading the team. Italy is also aiming to become the first nation since Czechia in 2016 to win the Billie Jean King Cup three years in a row.
Here is the complete Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 Schedule, including the dates, teams, matchups and championship details.
When is the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals?
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 is scheduled to take place from September 22 through September 27.
Where are the Billie Jean King Cup Finals matches being played?
All matches will be held at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China.
2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals Schedule, Match Results and Start Times
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Championship
How to Watch Billie Jean King Cup Live
The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will be available to stream on billiejeankingcup.com and the World Cup of Tennis app.
Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 Format
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 will begin with four quarterfinal matchups, with each tie featuring two singles matches and a doubles match if a deciding result is required. The first nation to win two matches will advance to the semifinal round, which is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 25.
The same format will be used throughout the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 Schedule, including the semifinals and championship match. Like Grand Slam tennis, every singles and doubles match will be played as a best-of-three-sets contest.
Billie Jean King Cup Rosters: Full List of Players
Belgium
Captain: Wim Fissette
Hanne Vandewinkel, Greet Minnen, Jana Otzipka, Magali Kempen, Lara Salden
Jeline Vandromme withdrew
China
Captain: Jie Zheng
Qinwen Zheng, Shuai Zhang, Xiyu Wang, Hanyu Guo, Xinyu Jiang
Czechia
Captain: Barbora Strycova
Karolina Muchova, Linda Noskova, Marie Bouzkova, Katerina Siniakova, Sara Bejlek
Great Britain
Captain: Anne Keothavong
Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Sonay Kartal, Mika Stojsavljevic, Jodie Burrage
Italy
Captain: Tathiana Garbin
Jasmine Paolini, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Lucia Bronzetti, Sara Errani, Tyra Grant
Kazakhstan
Captain: Yuriy Schukin
Yulia Putintseva, Anna Danilina, Zhibek Kulambayeva, Sonja Zhiyenbayeva
Elena Rybakina withdrew due to injury
Spain
Captain: Carla Suarez Navarro
Cristina Bucsa, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Kaitlin Quevedo, Marina Bassols Ribera, Sara Sorribes Tormo
Ukraine
Captain: Illya Marchenko
Elina Svitolina, Anhelina Kalinina, Katarina Zavatska, Lyudmyla Kichenok
Marta Kostyuk withdrew due to a wrist injury
Billie Jean King Cup Winners – Last 5 Years
The United States holds the record for the most titles with 18, followed by Czechia (including Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic) with 11.
Italy will enter the 2026 Finals looking to complete a three-peat after winning the title in both 2024 and 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals?
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026 runs from September 22 to September 27 in Shenzhen, China.
Where will the matches be played?
All matches take place at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China.
Who is playing in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026?
The eight teams are Italy, Great Britain, Ukraine, Spain, Czechia, Kazakhstan, Belgium and China.
How does the format work?
Each tie features two singles matches and a doubles match if needed. The first nation to win two matches advances.
How can I watch the Billie Jean King Cup Finals?
Matches will be available to stream on billiejeankingcup.com and the World Cup of Tennis app.
Who won the Billie Jean King Cup in 2025?
Italy won the 2025 title, defeating the United States in the final.
