This is a sponsored article on behalf of the Laver Cup.
Ace news for tennis fans suffering from Wimbledon withdrawal: this year, the Laver Cup is happening in London.
This is an elite tournament like no other. A chance to see fierce rivals transformed into loyal teammates, under the mentorship of some absolute legends of the sport. Tennis’ own multiverse of madness, if you will. Here’s everything you need to know…
What is the Laver Cup?
An international men’s tennis tournament, played indoors on a hard court and hosted in a different city each year. It’s an official ATP Tour event, meaning that the results count towards each player’s career stats (so the stakes are high). It’s also a team competition, pitting six of the best players from Europe against six of the best from the rest of the world. Golf fans can think of it as the Ryder Cup of the tennis world.
When and where is the Laver Cup 2026?
The Laver Cup alternates between European and non-European host cities. In 2026 — for just the second time in Laver Cup history — it’s London’s turn. The tournament takes over The O2, 25-27 September. After that, who knows when Laver Cup will be back in the capital?! It’s truly a bucket-list worthy event for sport-loving Londoners.
What makes the Laver Cup so special?
The sheer volume of talent involved, for a start! Not only are the players some of the world’s best (more on them in a bit), they’re also captained by International Tennis Hall of Famers, in the form of Yannick Noah for Team Europe and Andre Agassi for Team World. The vice-captains are similarly starry, with homegrown hero Tim Henman on Team Europe and two-time grand slam winner Patrick Rafter on Team World.
This tournament is a chance to see superstar players in first-time doubles pairings, coaching each other on the bench, and celebrating as a unified squad. As you might expect, the atmosphere here is absolutely electric, with plenty of camaraderie alongside fierce competition.
Who is playing the Laver Cup 2026?
We won’t leave you hanging any longer. At the time of writing, four players for Team Europe have been announced: two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, 2026 Roland-Garros winner Alexander Zverev, Flavio Cobolli (the other 2026 Roland-Garros finalist), and 2025 Miami Open winner Jakub Menšík.
All six players for Team World have now been announced (though watch out for alternates who’ll be on standby in the event of injuries). They include Ben Shelton, Alex de Minaur, and Alexander Bublik — all of whom are, at the time of writing, the No.1 men’s singles players of their respective nations of the USA, Australia and Kazakhstan. They’re joined by Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien, and Tommy Paul.
How does it work?
The Laver Cup consists of five two-match sessions played over three days, with captains exchanging lineup cards the day before each session to determine the match-ups. We won’t get into the nitty gritty of how match-ups are determined, but just know that it combines luck and strategy, with plenty of drama and suspense as they are unveiled.
Each player has just one singles match, but can play multiple doubles matches, with different partners each time. Each match is worth one point on the first day, two points on the second day, and three points on the third day. The first team to reach 13 points wins.
How can I get Laver Cup tickets?
It’s easy-peasy (no ballots or massive queues here!) Simply browse and book single, multi-session and full tournament tickets on the Laver Cup website. There are some incredible hospitality packages available if you fancy really treating yourself, featuring all-inclusive food and drink, Q&As with tennis legends like Andy Murray, and the best seats in the house. Book now to avoid missing out!
The Laver Cup 2026. 25-27 September at The O2.
