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WTA Moves 2026 Finals to Indian Wells After Ending Saudi Hosting Deal Early
The WTA announced July 1 that the 2026 Finals will be held at Indian Wells, California, after the organization requested and received approval to end its three-year agreement with the Saudi Tennis Federation one year early. The event is scheduled for November 8-15.
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The WTA announced on July 1 that the 2026 WTA Finals will be held at Indian Wells, California, rather than Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The organization requested the relocation before the end of its three-year hosting agreement signed with the Saudi Tennis Federation in April 2024.
The Saudi Tennis Federation accepted the request, and the two sides mutually agreed to conclude the arrangement after the 2024 and 2025 events in Riyadh.
The 2026 WTA Finals are scheduled for November 8-15 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The event will feature the top eight singles players and the top eight doubles teams. Stadium 1 at the site has a capacity of more than 16,000 spectators and is the second-largest outdoor tennis stadium in the world.
The BNP Paribas Open held there in March reported record attendance of more than 500,000 fans in 2026. She added that the venue offers world-class facilities, a passionate fan base, and a proven ability to deliver premier tennis events.
Jessica Pegula, ranked No. 4, said after her second-round win at Wimbledon that the saga of the WTA Finals continues. She noted that Indian Wells had the courts, the space, and the experience to host the event.
The WTA did not announce future host locations beyond 2026.
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