World Team Tennis Will Relaunch in December 2026
The league returns with three teams and a new focus on player equity and scheduling.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Tennis
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World Team Tennis will relaunch in December 2026 with three teams featuring 15 top tennis stars. The league is strategically scheduled during the offseason to allow players to train before the Australian Open.
Why it matters
The league aims to attract talent by offering equity stakes and scheduling matches outside the traditional tennis calendar. This structure responds to direct player feedback regarding training needs and participation incentives.
The league will feature 15 top tennis stars across three teams: the New York Empire, Florida Flamingos, and Toronto North. This initial season includes six scheduled night matches to be broadcast on CNBC and Fandango.
The players
Stephen Amritraj
He is the individual who acquired the intellectual property for World Team Tennis in 2024.
Coco Gauff
She is a professional tennis player who holds an equity stake in the Florida Flamingos.
The details
The tournament features a format consisting of four singles sets followed by a mixed doubles super tiebreaker. Matches will be hosted at the Barclays Center, Amerant Bank Arena, and Coca-Cola Coliseum, with Coco Gauff holding an equity stake in the Florida Flamingos.
Timeline
Stephen Amritraj acquired the World Team Tennis intellectual property in 2024.
The relaunched World Team Tennis season takes place in December 2026.
The Australian Open tennis tournament begins in 2027.
Season Trajectory
World Team Tennis follows the broader industry move toward equity-based league models seen in projects like the $1 billion TGL and $650 million Unrivaled. This shift repositions the league to capture market interest by providing players with direct financial incentives.
The December schedule provides top competitors with a sanctioned high-stakes event to hone their form before the 2027 Australian Open. The reliance on vesting equity terms creates a unique long-term financial interest for participating stars in the league's success.
The takeaway
This relaunch signals an effort to adapt professional tennis to modern athlete demands for flexibility and ownership. Viewers and fans should expect a highly competitive exhibition atmosphere as players prepare for the major circuit in 2027.
Further reading
For more background on professional competition, visit the Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Front Office Sports.
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