After going dormant in 2021, the iconic team-based league co-founded by Billie Jean King in the 1970s is officially returning under CEO Stephen Amritraj with an interesting relaunch running December 1–15, 2026.
Here is everything you need to know about the reimagined circuit:
Dedicated December Off-Season Window
Historically played during the summer heat, WTT has created a dedicated December match window. The 15-day circuit provides top players a high-stakes, competitive team environment during what was previously the tennis off-season.
Modern Franchise Identities & Player-Owners
WTT has introduced three headline city-based teams – the Florida Flamingos, New York Empire, and Toronto North – with modern structure including player equity options (with stars like Coco Gauff joining as a player-owner for Florida).
- Roster Highlights: Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Leylah Fernandez, Denis Shapovalov and Tommy Paul are some of the big names to watch.
Streamlined Match Structure and Scoring
Built for television and stadium pacing, each team fixture consists of four singles sets (No. 1 and No. 2 Men’s and Women’s) and a mixed doubles Super Tiebreaker as the final decider.
The revamped format places equal weight on every swing across four singles sets and one mixed-doubles decider:
- The Lineup: Each fixture includes No. 1 Men’s Singles, No. 2 Men’s Singles, No. 1 Women’s Singles, and No. 2 Women’s Singles.
- The Decider: Matches wrap up with a high-stakes mixed-doubles Super Tiebreaker.
- Cumulative Scoring: Every game won adds directly to the team’s total score. Men and women contribute equally to the final tally, meaning every single point remains critical from the opening serve to the final tiebreaker.
High-Energy Arena Production & 2026 Schedule
WTT trades traditional quiet-please tennis etiquette for an entertainment-first environment featuring music, elevated arena production, and close fan connection.
- Dec 1–2: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)
- Dec 5–6: Coca-Cola Coliseum (Toronto, ON)
- Dec 14–15: Amerant Bank Arena (Sunrise, FL)
The complete schedule can be found here.
How to Watch: Broadcast & Live Streaming
Cable viewers in the U.S. can tune into CNBC for live television coverage of all six league matches, while digital audiences can stream every matchup for free on Fandango. Primetime coverage kicks off each night with broadcast windows opening at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Are you going to watch the new WTT event?
