The Laver Cup 2026 takes place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September at The O2 in London, bringing together the world’s best male tennis players for the ninth edition of the annual team event. Team Europe, led by captain Yannick Noah, faces Team World under the captaincy of Andre Agassi in one of the most compelling formats in men’s tennis.
Note: The correct dates for Laver Cup 2026 are 25-27 September. Some listings show 18-20 September in error; the event is confirmed for The O2 from 25 September.
Date, venue and format
The 2026 Laver Cup runs across three days at The O2, Greenwich, London. Doors open at 11:30 AM for the day sessions and 5:30 PM for the evening sessions on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September, with Sunday 27 September’s final session opening at 10:30 AM.
Each day features a combination of singles and doubles matches. Points are weighted progressively: matches on Friday are worth one point each, Saturday matches two points each, and Sunday matches three points each. The first team to reach 13 points wins the cup. If scores reach 12-12 after Sunday’s final scheduled rubber, a deciding match tiebreak is played.
Team Europe
Captain Yannick Noah has assembled a squad centred on two of the world’s best players. Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning world number one and multiple Grand Slam champion, and Alexander Zverev provide the team’s core firepower. Norwegian Casper Ruud, a two-time Roland-Garros finalist, adds Grand Slam experience. Italy’s Flavio Cobolli and Czech rising star Jakub Menšík complete the five-man squad.
Europe have won every Laver Cup since the inaugural 2017 edition in Prague, a run that included the emotionally charged 2022 farewell of Roger Federer in London. Maintaining that record against an increasingly competitive Team World is the squad’s collective mission in 2026.
Team World
Captain Andre Agassi leads a diverse and dangerous roster. Australia’s Alex de Minaur, one of the tour’s most relentless competitors and a consistent top-10 player, anchors the squad. American depth is exceptional: Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Learner Tien represent four members of a generational cohort that has made the United States a major force again in men’s tennis. Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, one of the game’s most unpredictable servers and improvisers, adds an element of chaos that the team format suits well.
Team World’s mission is to end Europe’s unbroken eight-year winning run. The squad’s depth, particularly in American players at the peak of their careers, makes 2026 arguably the strongest World team yet assembled.
Why the Laver Cup matters
The Laver Cup was founded by Roger Federer’s management company, TEAM8, and named in honour of Australian great Rod Laver. Its innovation lies in bringing team competition to a sport that is almost entirely individual. Players who spend most of the year competing against each other become teammates, sitting on each other’s benches, coaching and cheering in a format that the Grand Slams and Masters events cannot replicate.
The O2 has proven one of the tournament’s best venues. Its covered arena insulates the event from British weather while delivering the atmosphere of a major indoor sporting occasion. The 2022 London edition became one of the most watched tennis broadcasts in UK history when Federer played his final professional match on the court alongside Nadal in doubles.
How to watch Laver Cup 2026
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is held by TNT Sports, with live streaming available through discovery+. Warner Bros. Discovery secured the rights as part of a Grand Slam and showcase portfolio. In the United States, the tournament is broadcast on Tennis Channel. For international viewers outside established broadcast markets, check the official Laver Cup website for streaming options.
Tickets and attending
Tickets for Laver Cup 2026 are available through the official Laver Cup website at lavercup.com and through The O2’s box office. The event sells both day session and evening session passes across all three days. Hospitality packages are available for corporate and premium ticket buyers. With The O2 sold out for past London editions, early booking is strongly advised.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Laver Cup 2026? 25 to 27 September 2026 at The O2, London.
Who is in Team Europe for Laver Cup 2026? Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Menšík, captained by Yannick Noah.
Who is in Team World for Laver Cup 2026? Alex de Minaur, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Learner Tien and Alexander Bublik, captained by Andre Agassi.
How does the Laver Cup scoring system work? Each match is worth one point on Friday, two on Saturday and three on Sunday. First team to 13 points wins; a tiebreak match settles any 12-12 tie.
How can I watch Laver Cup 2026 in the UK? On TNT Sports and through discovery+.