With newly crowned World No. 1 Alexander Zverev and second seed Carlos Alcaraz headlining an eight-man field reshaped by injuries and late-season drama, the race for the prestigious end-of-year crown is wide open.
British interest is also at an all-time high in the doubles draw, where defending champion Henry Patten and two-time 2026 Grand Slam winner Neal Skupski enter as the top two seeds.
2026 ATP Finals key information
Dates: November 15th–22nd, 2026
Venue: Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy (Indoor Hard)
UK TV Broadcaster: Sky Sports Tennis & Sky Sports+
UK Live Stream: Sky Go & NOW Sports Memberships
UK TV Channels & Live Streaming Options
Sky Sports holds exclusive live broadcasting rights for the ATP Tour in the United Kingdom. Coverage will be on Sky Sports Tennis, with overlapping sessions and alternate camera feeds accessible through Sky Sports+.
If you do not have Sky specifically, NOW offers flexible, contract-free streaming across smart TVs, consoles, laptops, and mobile devices to watch Sky Sports.
Every round-robin day from Sunday, November 15th to Friday, November 20th features an afternoon session and an evening session, each consisting of one doubles match followed by one singles clash.
Qualified Players, Groups & Tournament Format
Unlike standard knockout events on the ATP Tour, the season finale uses a round-robin format. The eight singles qualifiers and eight doubles teams are divided into two groups of four, playing three group matches apiece before the top two from each group advance to Saturday's semi-finals.
2026 Singles Draw
John McEnroe Group: Alexander Zverev (1), Ben Shelton (3), Arthur Fils (6), Rafael Jodar (8)
Ivan Lendl Group: Carlos Alcaraz (2), Daniil Medvedev (4), Flavio Cobolli (5), Frances Tiafoe (7)
Alexander Zverev arrives in Turin at the summit of the ATP Rankings for the first time in his career, while Carlos Alcaraz leads a loaded Ivan Lendl Group featuring 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev.
Italian fans will rally behind debutant Flavio Cobolli in the absence of two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner, who ended his season in October due to a right knee injury.
Opening Matchups (GMT)
Sunday, Nov 15 (13:00 GMT): Alexander Zverev vs Rafael Jodar
Sunday, Nov 15 (19:30 GMT): Ben Shelton vs Arthur Fils
Monday, Nov 16 (13:00 GMT): Carlos Alcaraz vs Frances Tiafoe
Monday, Nov 16 (19:30 GMT): Daniil Medvedev vs Flavio Cobolli
British Stars Lead the Doubles Field
UK fans have major title contenders to back in the doubles draw. Defending champions Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara headline the Todd Woodbridge Group as top seeds, while reigning Australian Open and US Open champions Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison enter as second seeds in the Mark Woodforde Group.
2026 ATP Finals: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 ATP Finals on free-to-air TV like the BBC in the UK?
No. Sky Sports holds exclusive live rights to the tournament in the UK.
Can I watch the ATP Finals in the UK without a long-term Sky contract?
Yes. You can stream every match without a contract using NOW.
Does Tennis TV stream the ATP Finals live in the UK, or is it blacked out?
Live streams are blacked out on Tennis TV in the UK due to Sky Sports' exclusive broadcast agreement.
What time do the 2026 ATP Finals matches start in UK time (GMT)?
During the round-robin stage (Nov 15–20), afternoon sessions begin with doubles at 10:30 GMT and singles not before 13:00 GMT, while evening sessions start at 17:00 GMT (doubles) and 19:30 GMT (singles). Sunday's singles final begins not before 17:00 GMT.
Which players have qualified for the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals in Turin?
The eight singles competitors are Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, Arthur Fils, Frances Tiafoe, and Rafael Jodar.
Is Novak Djokovic playing in the 2026 ATP Finals?
No. Novak Djokovic failed to accumulate enough Race points to qualify for the top eight after losing early at the Paris Masters, while Jannik Sinner withdrew due to a knee injury.
Where can I watch free highlights of the 2026 ATP Finals in the UK?
Free match highlights and daily recaps are uploaded shortly after each session on the official ATP Tour and Sky Sports Tennis YouTube channels.