The ATP today launched a global bidding process to determine the next host city of the award-winning Next Gen ATP Finals in 2026.
The event, featuring the top eight ATP singles players aged 20 and under, has been held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia since 2023, after five successful editions in Milan, Italy. With a season-long race to qualify, the event builds a consistent and powerful storyline for the host city – culminating in extensive global broadcast, social and digital exposure throughout the tournament.
Six of the current Top 10 in the PIF ATP Rankings have competed in the event – with both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz among the former champions. Most recently, Joao Fonseca lifted the 2024 trophy before capturing his first two ATP Tour titles this season, rising to career No. 24.
In addition to providing a platform to showcase the sport’s emerging talent, the Next Gen ATP Finals drives innovation in tennis. Concepts first tested at the event – including Live Electronic Line Calling, Video Review and data integration via wearable technology – have since been adopted across the ATP Tour. These developments continue to reshape the fan and player experience, while the event’s fast-paced, cutting-edge format attracts new audiences to the sport.
ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi said: “The Next Gen ATP Finals is where the future of tennis is taking shape. It has done exactly what it set out to do: create a launching pad for the stars of tomorrow and reimagine how our sport is played and experienced. The impact speaks for itself – from the rise of the champions of the past to the groundbreaking technologies it has brought to life on Tour.
“We look forward to raising the bar again with the third edition of the event in Jeddah in December. Our thanks go to the Saudi Tennis Federation and all event partners for their vision in creating something truly exceptional. As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to invite potential host cities to share in that vision as we build on the event’s continued growth and success.”
The bidding process, which begins today, will be managed by Deloitte’s Sports Business Group. Interested parties must submit an expression of interest form, which can be found here: Expression of interest form
Suitable candidates will receive full bid documentation in the coming weeks, with final bids due by January 22, 2026. A shortlist of potential candidate cities will then be selected, and the final location will be announced in early 2026.
More information about the Next Gen ATP Finals hosting opportunity is available here:More information
Any questions – and completed initial Express of Interest forms – should be addressed to NGATPF2026@deloitte.co.uk.
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