World Tennis Media Release, September 24, 2026
World Tennis has announced the schedule for the 2026 Davis Cup by Generali Final 8, which will take place in Bologna on 24-29 November.
The top half of the draw will see Czechia and Canada contest the first tie of the week on Tuesday 24 November, before hosts and reigning world champions Italy face Final 8 debutants Korea, Rep. on Wednesday 25 November.
Both quarter-final ties in the bottom half of the draw will be played on Thursday 26 November, with Great Britain’s clash with Germany taking place during the day session before Austria take on Spain in the evening session.
The semi-finals will take place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November before the two successful teams compete to be crowned this season’s world champions in the 2026 Davis Cup by Generali final on Sunday 29 November.
Over 60,000 supporters attended last year’s Final 8 and were treated to an exhilarating week of action at the men’s World Cup of Tennis finale.
Tickets for the 2026 Final 8 are already available here
The full Final 8 knockout stage schedule is below. All times are CET.
Quarter-finals
Tuesday 24 November (1600): Czechia v Canada
Wednesday 25 November (1600): Italy v Korea, Rep.
Thursday 26 November (1000): Great Britain v Germany
Thursday 26 November (not before 1700): Austria v Spain
Semi-finals
Friday 27 November (1600): Winner Italy/Korea, Rep v Winner Czechia/Canada
Saturday 28 November (1200): Winner Great Britain/Germany v Winner Austria/Spain
Final
Sunday 29 November (1500): Winner Semi-final 1 v Winner Semi-final 2
Bologna awaits 🏆
The Final 8 countries that will play to win the World Cup of Tennis, 24-29 November. #DavisCup pic.twitter.com/IkBryD1Fnx
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) September 24, 2026
