The 2026 United Cup is generating excitement as it marks an exhilarating beginning to the tennis season, showcasing renowned athletes in Australia. From January 2 to January 11, this prestigious mixed-gender team tournament features a total of 18 nations vying for the championship title in its fourth installment.
As the reigning champions, the United States aim to defend their title, having also claimed victory in the very first edition back in 2023. Germany emerged victorious in 2024, while Poland has been a formidable competitor, finishing as runners-up in both of the preceding years.
This year’s event boasts a star-studded lineup, including four of the top ten male players worldwide: Alexander Zverev, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur. On the women's side, three top-ten female stars— Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, and Jasmine Paolini—are set to compete as well.
The matches are taking place across two cities: Perth and Sydney. This tournament serves not just as a competitive event but also as a crucial preparatory ground for the upcoming Australian Open, which kicks off in Melbourne on January 12.
For those eager to stay updated, here’s a rundown of the latest scores and standings from the United Cup 2026:
United Cup 2026 – Schedule and Results
January 2
Perth – Group A
Spain 0-3 Argentina
Perth – Group E
Greece 3-0 Japan
January 3
Sydney – Group B
Belgium 1-2 People’s Republic of China
Sydney – Group D
Australia 2-1 Norway
Perth – Group C
France 0-3 Switzerland
Perth – Group A
USA 2-1 Argentina
January 4
Sydney – Group F
Germany 3-0 Netherlands
Sydney – Group B
Canada 3-0 People’s Republic of China
Perth – Group E
Great Britain 2-1 Japan
Perth – Group C
Italy 1-2 Switzerland
January 5
Sydney – Group D
Czechia 3-0 Norway
Sydney – Group F
LIVE: Germany 0-2 Poland
Perth – Group A
USA 2-1 Spain
Perth – Group E
Great Britain vs Greece
January 6
Sydney – Group B
Canada vs Belgium
Sydney – Group D
Australia vs Czechia
Perth – Group C
Italy vs France
January 7
Sydney – Group F
Poland vs Netherlands
Perth – Quarter-Final 1
USA vs Best Runner-Up
Perth – Quarter-Final 2
Winner Group C vs Winner Group E
January 8
Sydney – Quarter-Final 3
Winner Group B vs Best Runner-Up
January 9
Sydney – Quarter-Final 4
Winner Group D vs Winner Group F
January 10
Sydney – Semi-Final 1
Winner Quarter-Final 2 vs Winner Quarter-Final 3
Sydney – Semi-Final 2
Winner Quarter-Final 1 vs Winner Quarter-Final 4
January 11
Sydney – Final
Winner Semi-Final 1 vs Winner Semi-Final 2
2026 United Cup - Group Standings
Perth, Australia
Group A - Perth
Position Team Tie W/L Match W/L
1 USA 2-0 4-2
2 Argentina 1-1 4-2
3 Spain 0-2 1-5
Group C - Perth
Position Team Tie W/L Match W/L
1 Switzerland 2-0 5-1
2 Italy 0-1 1-2
3 France 0-1 0-3
Group E - Perth
Position Team Tie W/L Match W/L
1 Greece 1-0 3-0
2 Great Britain 1-0 2-1
3 Japan 0-2 1-5
Sydney, Australia
Group B - Sydney
Position Team Tie W/L Match W/L
1 People’s Republic of China 1-1 2-4
2 Canada 1-0 3-0
3 Belgium 0-1 1-2
Group D - Sydney
Position Team Tie W/L Match W/L
1 Czechia 1-0 3-0
2 Australia 1-0 2-1
3 Norway 0-2 1-5
Group F - Sydney
Pos. Team Tie W/L Match W/L
1 Germany 1-0 3-0
2 Netherlands 0-1 0-3
3 Poland
Coco Gauff previously led the USA to clinch the United Cup title in 2025, showcasing her exceptional talent.
2026 United Cup - Tournament Format
The competition features six groups, each comprising three teams that face each other in a round-robin format. Three groups are hosted in Perth and the other three in Sydney.
Each tie consists of three matches played on the same day: one men’s singles match, one women’s singles match, and one mixed doubles match. Singles matches are played as best of three tie-break sets, while mixed doubles are contested as the best of two tie-break sets with a deciding 10-point tie-break if the score reaches one set all.
The leading team from each group will progress to the quarter-finals, and an additional knockout position will be awarded to the best runner-up from both Perth and Sydney. Successful teams will advance to the semi-finals and the final, all of which take place in Sydney.
How to Watch the 2026 United Cup Live
Fans can catch all the action from the 2026 United Cup live on the Tennis Channel, available for viewers in the U.S., Great Britain, Austria, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and India.
Moreover, the tournament will be broadcasted on various television channels globally. For a complete list of broadcasters, you can find more details here.
