ATP Finals 2026: Turin groups, schedule and how to watch
The season-ending championship runs from 15 to 22 November at the Inalpi Arena in Turin.
The 2026 Nitto ATP Finals features eight singles players split into two groups at the Inalpi Arena in Turin. Jannik Sinner is absent with a knee injury, while Alexander Zverev heads the John McEnroe Group and Carlos Alcaraz leads the Ivan Lendl Group.
Key takeaways
- The tournament runs from Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 November at the Inalpi Arena in Turin.
- Eight players are split into the John McEnroe Group and the Ivan Lendl Group.
- The top two from each group advance to the semi-finals on 21 November.
- TennisTV.com carries live and on-demand coverage, and FanCode streams in India.
- Jannik Sinner is out with a knee injury; Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz are alternates.
The 2026 Nitto ATP Finals runs from Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 November at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, with the singles final on 22 November. Tennis Majors reported that world number one Alexander Zverev heads the John McEnroe Group, while Carlos Alcaraz leads the Ivan Lendl Group. SportingNews said only the top eight players in the calendar year make the cut for the year-end championship.
When and where is it?
The event takes place in Turin from November 15 to 22, with all matches held at the Inalpi Arena in Italy, according to SportingNews. Tennis Majors said the singles final is on Sunday 22 November at 6pm CET at the Inalpi Arena, preceded by the doubles final at 3pm.
Who is taking part?
Tennis Majors listed Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Arthur Fils and Rafael Jodar in one group, and Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli and Frances Tiafoe in the other. SportingNews said four debutants are Rafael Jodar, Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils. The Athletic said Rafael Jódar is the first man to reach the event in the same year that he made his ATP Tour debut.
How does it work?
Each player meets the other three in his group, and the top two in each group reach the semi-finals on 21 November, Tennis Majors reported. Group standings are decided by tie-break rules from Chapter 4 of the ATP Rulebook, including head-to-head results when needed.
What happens next?
The semi-finals are on 21 November and the final is on 22 November at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, according to Tennis Majors.
Why it matters
Zverev goes into the event on top of the singles rankings after winning two Grand Slam titles in 2026, The Athletic said. Alcaraz returned from a right wrist injury at the U.S. Open and has won two tournaments in a row going into Turin. Sinner, the two-time defending champion, is missing because of a right knee injury.
ATP Finals 2026 groups
Group | Players |
|---|---|
John McEnroe Group | Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Arthur Fils, Rafael Jodar |
Ivan Lendl Group | Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe |
How to watch
Tennis Majors said TennisTV.com carries live and on-demand coverage, with other territories listed on the official TV schedule page. SportingNews said the ATP Finals 2026 will not telecast on traditional TV channels, with streaming available on FanCode.
By the numbers
Eight players qualify for the season-ending event for the best eight singles players and doubles pairs of the year, The Athletic said. Four players are making their tournament debut, SportingNews reported. Two alternates, Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz, are available if needed, Tennis Majors said.
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