The Laver Cup 2026 is set to take place from Friday, September 25, to Sunday, September 27, 2026, bringing top-tier international tennis back to The O2 Arena in London, according to reports from Sky Sport. Team Europe and Team World will battle across five high-stakes sessions on an indoor hard court, with live television coverage provided via Sky Sport Tennis.
Tournament Schedule and Format at The O2 London
According to Sky Sport, the Laver Cup 2026 unfolds over three days in London, matching the tournament format where six-man teams face off in both singles and doubles matches. The competition begins with a day session starting at 13:00 local time (14:00 German time) on Friday, September 25, featuring two singles matches. Session two follows on Friday evening at 19:00 local time (20:00 German time) with one singles match and one doubles encounter.
Saturday, September 26, mirrors the two-session structure with two singles matches in the afternoon and another singles match paired with a doubles fixture in the evening. Sunday, September 27, marks the final day starting at 12:00 local time (13:00 German time), opening with a doubles rubber followed by up to three decisive singles matches if necessary. If the two teams remain tied after 12 matches, a deciding doubles match determines the champion, as reported by Sky Sport.
The event marks a return to London’s Greenwich Peninsula four years after The O2 hosted the 2022 edition—historically notable as the site of Roger Federer’s final professional career match. Daylight savings time in September keeps London one hour behind Germany.
Team Rosters and Late Withdrawals
Roster adjustments have shaped the lineup for Team World ahead of the London showdown. According to Eurosport and tennisnet.com, Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup, with Brandon Nakashima stepping in to replace him. Additionally, tennisnet.com reported that Francisco Cerundolo was named to replace Tommy Paul on the Team World side.
Sky Sport lists the finalized team configurations as of August 12, 2026:
Team Europe:
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, ATP Ranking No. 2)
- Alexander Zverev (Germany, ATP Ranking No. 3)
- Flavio Cobolli (Italy, ATP Ranking No. 9)
- Casper Ruud (Norway, ATP Ranking No. 14)
- Rafael Jodar (Spain, ATP Ranking No. 15)
- Jakub Mensik (Czech Republic, ATP Ranking No. 17)
Team World:
- Alex de Minaur (Australia, ATP Ranking No. 7)
- Taylor Fritz (United States, ATP Ranking No. 8)
- Brandon Nakashima (United States — replacing Ben Shelton)
- Alexander Bublik (Kazakhstan, ATP Ranking No. 11)
- Learner Tien (United States, ATP Ranking No. 19)
- Francisco Cerundolo (replacing Tommy Paul)
Escalating Point System and Recent History
The scoring system of the Laver Cup creates mounting pressure as the weekend progresses. Match wins on Friday are worth one point, victories on Saturday award two points, and wins on Sunday carry three points. The first team to reach 13 points wins the Laver Cup.
Recent editions highlight the competitive balance between the two squads. Sky Sport records show that Team World claimed victory at the 2025 tournament held at the Chase Center in San Francisco with a 15-9 scoreline, while Team Europe dominated the 2024 event at the Uber Arena in Berlin 13-1.
How to Watch Live
Fans wishing to follow the action live can tune in via Sky Sport Tennis, which holds the broadcast rights for the tournament. Official updates and daily playing schedules continue to be managed through tournament channels as the September opening approaches.
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