ATP Finals 2026: Your Guide to Turin

What are the ATP Finals?

The ATP Finals is the season-ending championship on the men’s tennis calendar. It brings together the best players and doubles teams of the year for one final tournament, and the title is among the most prized in the sport outside the four Grand Slams.

The event has a long history. It began in 1970 as the ATP Tour World Championships and has since been known as the ATP World Tour Finals and the ATP Finals. The current name is the Nitto ATP Finals, reflecting the title sponsorship from Nitto Denko.

For fans, it offers something different from the rest of the tour. Matches are played in a round-robin format rather than a straight knockout, so players can lose a match and still progress. That keeps the competition alive for longer and gives the early rounds real consequence.

Dates and venue

The 2026 edition runs from 15 to 22 November 2026. Matches take place at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, which has hosted the event for several years. The arena is an indoor venue with hard courts, so conditions are consistent whatever the weather outside.

Turin has been the home of the tournament since 2021. Before that, the event was held in London at The O2 for many years. The city has become a familiar stop for players and fans in the closing weeks of the season.

Check the official ATP Tour website for the latest session times and ticket information, as schedules can be confirmed closer to the event.

How the tournament works

The singles draw features eight players, split into two groups of four. Within each group, every player meets the other three once. Points and prize money are awarded for each win, and the standings in each group decide who progresses.

The top two players in each group move on to the semi-finals, which are followed by the final. Because each player is guaranteed at least three matches, the group stage gives plenty of tennis before the knockout rounds begin.

A player who wins every round-robin match has a strong claim on the title. Under the current format, a champion who goes undefeated through the group stage can earn a maximum of 1,500 ranking points. Winning the trophy also carries significant prize money, and the total prize pool for the event has been in the region of $15 million in recent editions.

How players qualify

Qualification is decided by the ATP Race to Turin. This is a separate ranking that counts results only from the current season, so it rewards players who have performed well over the year rather than those who built up points in earlier campaigns.

The eight qualifiers are usually selected from a mix of players who have performed consistently across the year and those who have had a strong run in recent months. The race is updated weekly during the season, which means the line-up can shift right up to the final tournament.

Once the qualifying tournaments have finished, the official list is confirmed. Check the ATP Tour website for the current standings and the confirmed field.

Doubles at the ATP Finals

The doubles competition runs alongside the singles and follows the same round-robin structure. Eight teams qualify, split across two groups, and the top two from each group progress to the semi-finals.

Doubles teams are selected using the doubles race rankings, which work in a similar way to the singles qualification. Doubles is often a highlight for fans who enjoy the faster pace and the tactical exchanges at the net.

Frequently asked questions

When are the ATP Finals 2026?

The tournament runs from 15 to 22 November 2026 in Turin, Italy.

Where are the ATP Finals played?

Matches are played at the Inalpi Arena in Turin. The venue has indoor hard courts.

How are players chosen for the ATP Finals?

Players are selected using the ATP Race to Turin, which counts results from the current season only. The top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams qualify.

How does the round-robin format work?

Players are split into two groups of four. Each player plays the other three in their group, and the top two in each group progress to the semi-finals.

How many ranking points can the champion earn?

Under the current format, a champion who wins every round-robin match can earn a maximum of 1,500 ranking points.

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