Where Will the 2026 Next Gen ATP Finals Be Held?
After Saudi Arabia's hosting deal ended one year early, the ATP launched a global bid process for the 2026 edition. Here's everything we know.
Italy confirmed as the 2026 host country
Multiple reports (La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tennis Temple, Tennis Gazette) confirm the 2026 Next Gen ATP Finals will return to Italy after three editions in Jeddah. The Italian Tennis Federation is evaluating Naples, Bari, and Reggio Calabria. Official city to be announced in the coming weeks.
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Bid process open. The ATP has engaged Deloitte's Sports Business Group to manage a competitive global tender for the 2026 Next Gen ATP Finals host city. Final bids are expected by January 2026, with a host city announcement anticipated in early 2026.
Timeline
Jeddah hosts Next Gen ATP Finals for first time
Second edition in Jeddah; Joao Fonseca wins title
Saudi Tennis Federation deal ends early (was set through 2027)
ATP opens global bid process, engages Deloitte's Sports Business Group
Learner Tien wins 2025 edition in Jeddah (final year)
Final bids due from candidate cities
Shortlist of candidate cities announced
Host city for 2026 Next Gen ATP Finals to be announced
2026 Next Gen ATP Finals — new host city
Previous Host Cities
Milan, Italy
2017–2022Venue: Allianz Cloud
Inaugural host. The event was not held in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2023–2025Venue: King Abdullah Sports City
Part of ATP's Middle East expansion. Deal ended one year early.
Potential Candidate Cities
These cities have been mentioned in speculation or have the infrastructure to host. No official shortlist has been announced.
Original host (2017-2022), strong infrastructure and fan base
Growing tennis investment, hosted exhibition events
Hosted WTA Finals, excellent venue infrastructure
Strong tennis culture, hosted ATP events
Hosts ATP 250 event, world-class facilities
What the Host City Gets
Global Broadcast Exposure
The Next Gen ATP Finals is broadcast in 175+ markets worldwide, putting the host city on the global sports map.
Season-Long Narrative
The Race to [City] runs all year, giving the host city name recognition throughout the ATP season.
Innovation Platform
The event is tennis's innovation lab — the host city becomes synonymous with the future of the sport.
Premium Demographics
Tennis attracts affluent, educated, globally-minded fans — ideal for city branding and tourism.
"The Next Gen ATP Finals has become one of the most exciting events on the tennis calendar. It's where the future stars of our sport announce themselves to the world, and it's become a proving ground for innovations that shape the entire Tour."— Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman
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