2026 WTA Finals
November 8 – November 15 Indian Wells
Indian Wells, California, USA plays host to the crown jewel of women’s tennis! As the pinnacle of the sport, the WTA Finals brings together the eight singles players and eight doubles teams that have qualified through the PIF WTA Race to the Finals, all competing for tennis’ ultimate prize.
The format features round-robin play between two groups of four, with the top two players or teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. Matches are contested on the courts of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
For over 50 years, the WTA Finals has showcased the best athletes in women’s tennis, traveling the globe—from its first edition in Boca Raton to New York City, Istanbul, Singapore, and many of the world’s biggest cities.
Who will be crowned WTA Finals champion? Which singles star will lift the Billie Jean King Trophy? Which doubles team will claim the Martina Navratilova Trophy? We’ll all witness history being made in Indian Wells.
2026 WTA Finals
The season-ending championship brings together the eight leading singles players and eight doubles teams for a week of round-robin and knockout tennis at Indian Wells.
The Ultimate Stage of the WTA Season
The 2026 WTA Finals will be staged at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden from November 8 through November 15. The prestigious year-end event features eight singles players and eight doubles teams who earn their places through the season-long Race to the WTA Finals.
Unlike a traditional knockout tournament, the WTA Finals begins with round-robin competition. Players and teams are divided into two groups of four before the leading two from each group move into the semifinals.
2026 WTA Finals at a Glance
Eight days of season-ending competition.
United States.
One of tennis’ most renowned venues.
Season-ending hard-court championship.
Two round-robin groups of four.
Two round-robin groups of four.
Follow the WTA Finals
See the WTA Finals Live
Tickets for the 2026 WTA Finals are available through the official AXS ticketing platform.
2026 WTA Finals Qualifiers
Confirmed qualifiers will be added as the season progresses.
Taylor Townsend Czech Republic · USA
Luisa Stefani Canada · Brazil
Aleksandra Krunić Kazakhstan · Serbia
Players and teams qualify through the season-long PIF Race to the WTA Finals. The final field consists of eight singles players and eight doubles teams.
How the WTA Finals Works
Round Robin
Eight players or teams are divided into two groups of four. Each plays the other three members of the group.
Top Two Advance
The top two players or teams in each group qualify for the semifinals.
Semifinals
A group winner faces the runner-up from the opposite group.
Championship Match
The two semifinal winners meet for the WTA Finals title.
Tie-Breaking Methods
If players or teams finish level in the group standings, the following criteria are applied.
2025 WTA Finals Champions
WTA Finals Past Winners
Champions from the previous 10 editions of the tournament.