Schedule, timings, and favorites of the United Cup 2026

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The United Cup 2026 is all set to become one of the first major focal points of the tennis year. The fourth edition of this mixed team tournament will take place from January 2 to 11, 2026 in Perth and Sydney (Australia), featuring 18 countries divided into six groups vying for the title before the start of the individual calendar and as a prelude to the Australian Open. 

Schedule, Timings, and Format of the United Cup 2026

The competition will kick off on January 2 at the RAC Arena in Perth for the group stage and will run until January 11 when the final will be held at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. The format consists of six groups of three countries each, with each team match including one men's singles, one women's singles, and one mixed doubles match, all played on hard courts. The winners of each group and the best runner-up from each city will advance to the quarterfinals, with the semis and final scheduled for January 10 and 11. 

Groups of the United Cup 2026

The groups are as follows. In Perth, Group A will be led by United States, featuring Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz as the main figures. The defending champions will face Spain and Argentina. On the other hand, Group C will bring together Italy, France, and Switzerland. Group E will feature Great Britain, Greece, and Japan, with notable players such as Emma Raducanu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Naomi Osaka.

In Sydney, Group B will consist of Canada, Belgium, and China, Group D will see Australia, Czech Republic, and Norway, and Group F will match up Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, completing the group stage where only the winner of each group and the best runner-up from each city will proceed to the knockout phase. 

Top Contenders for Winning the United Cup in Sydney

With a mixed format always prone to surprises, the United Cup 2026 sees several teams with solid arguments to compete for the title. United States, the reigning champion, is the main favorite with world No. 3 Gauff and No. 6 Taylor Fritz. The 2024 winner, Alemania, will have  Alexander Zverev in its ranks, alongside debutant Eva Lys. Australia, buoyed by the home advantage and featuring Álex De Miñaur, is once again a top contender, while Italy, with Paolini and Cobolli, and Canada, with Félix Auger-Aliassime and Victoria Mboko, are also selections to watch.

Spain appears as a competitive unknown capable of evolving throughout the tournament if they manage to navigate a demanding group stage. Other standout players to watch include Iga Swaitek and Hubert Hurkacz for Poland, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari for Greece, Emma Raducanu for Great Britain, Naomi Osaka for Japan, and Casper Ruud for Norway. 

Spain's Schedule in the United Cup 2026

The Spanish team will be led by Jaume Munar and Jessica Bouzas, with Miguel Sánchez confirmed as the captain for this year's edition. Spain will debut on January 2 at around 02:00 Spanish time. Munar will open the series against Sebastián Báez, and Jessica Bouzas will face Solana Sierra. The national team will conclude the group stage on January 5 against the United States, represented by Fritz and Gauff. 

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