Davis Cup
Davis Cup 2026 hub. Qualifier results, the Final 8 in Bologna, the format, past winners and how to watch in the UK.
Davis Cup 2026 hub. Qualifier results, the Final 8 in Bologna, the format, past winners and how to watch in the UK.
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Tournament Overview
The Davis Cup is the men's World Cup of tennis, contested by national teams since 1900 and the oldest international team competition in the sport. The 2026 season closes with the Final 8 in Bologna from 24 to 29 November, an eight-nation knockout played indoors on hard courts.
Seven places are decided by the Qualifiers second round, played over two days in September at the home nation's choice of venue. Italy, the defending champion, take the eighth place as hosts.
Each tie is decided over a maximum of five rubbers: four singles and one doubles, with the first nation to three wins going through.
The eight nations in Bologna are Italy (defending champion and host), Czechia, Canada, Austria, South Korea, Germany, Great Britain and Spain.
| Competition | Davis Cup by Gainbridge |
|---|---|
| Final 8 | 24–29 November 2026 |
| Venue | SuperTennis Arena, Bologna Fiere, Italy |
| Surface | Indoor hard |
| Format | Eight nations, straight knockout; each tie is best of five rubbers (4 singles, 1 doubles) |
| Qualifiers second round | 18–20 September 2026, seven ties |
| Qualified | Italy (defending champion and host), Czechia, Canada, Austria, South Korea, Germany, Great Britain and Spain |
| Host place | Italy, as defending champion and host |
| UK TV | Tennis Channel; Great Britain ties stream free on BBC iPlayer |