Often referred to as the 'World Cup of Tennis', the Davis Cup remains the premier international team event in the men's game.
Initially started in 1900 as a contest solely between Great Britain and the United States, the 2026 Davis Cup, the 114th edition of the tournament, features 26 nations participating in a new-look format which concludes with a Final 8 knockout stage.
Format
Qualifiers First Round
26 participating nations competed in 13 ties across two days, with these matches taking place in whatever country is drawn at home.
The 13 winning nations progressed through to the Qualifiers Second Round.
Qualifiers Second Round
The 13 winners from the First Qualifying Round, plus one wildcard nation, contested in matches that were held over a two day period.
The seven winners, plus hosts Italy, form the Final 8 of the Davis Cup.
Final 8
The Final 8 of the Davis Cup will consist of a knock-out format, starting with the quarter-finals stage and followed by the semi-finals and final.
Dates
- 6th - 7th February or 7th - 8th February 2026: Davis Cup Qualifiers first round, World Group I play-offs and World Cup Group II play-offs
- 18th - 19th September or 19th - 20th September 2026: Davis Cup Qualifiers second round, World Group I play-offs and World Cup II play-offs
- 24th - 29th November 2026: Davis Cup Final 8
Venue
The Final 8 stage will take place solely in Bologna, Italy over five days.
