The Laver Cup takes place on Friday 18 September 2026 as part of the tennis season calendar. Exhibition events sit outside the official ATP and WTA tours but often draw the sport’s biggest names and deliver a different competitive format.
Tennis exhibition events run alongside the official ATP and WTA tours and do not award ranking points, but they regularly attract the sport’s top players for their unique formats, team competitions, and exhibition showcases. The Laver Cup, the annual Team Europe versus Team World showdown created by Roger Federer’s management, is the most prominent modern example.
Exhibition events do not award ATP or WTA ranking points but carry significant prize money, prestige, and fan appeal. Players compete for team pride, exhibition trophies, and the opportunity to play in formats not seen anywhere else on the calendar.
How to watch: Tennis exhibition events are broadcast internationally through rights deals specific to each tournament. The Laver Cup typically airs on Tennis Channel in the United States and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom; check local broadcasters for specific events.