The WTA Finals returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for its 2026 edition, played from 1–8 Nov on Hard (i).
Quick facts
Venue: King Saud University Indoor Arena, RiyadhFirst held: 1972
Singles draw: 8 women (no men's draw)
Prize money: USD 15.25 million (2025 reference)
Format: Women best of 3, round-robin format
What's at stake in 2026
This is a season-ending championship: only the eight best-performing singles players (and doubles teams) of the year qualify. It carries no ranking points in the traditional sense, but the prize money and prestige rival a Slam.
2025 women's final: Aryna Sabalenka d. Coco Gauff 6-3 7-6
The WTA Finals starts in 132 days. The draw lands a few days before the first ball is struck and lands here as soon as it is set.
The conditions
Indoor hard removes wind, sun and weather variance. The ball is faster, the bounce predictable, the rally driven by clean baseline ball-striking. In Riyadh the conditions favour flat hitters and the kind of returner who can read a serve early.
Like the ATP Finals, the WTA Finals run on a round-robin: three group matches, top two advance. The Riyadh purse is the largest of the women's season.
Storylines for 2026
- Eight-woman round-robin format; only the year's top 8 WTA singles players (and doubles teams) qualify.
- Riyadh hosts the WTA Finals through 2026 under a multi-year agreement.
- Sabalenka chases a third WTA Finals crown; Gauff defends her 2025 title.
Recent champions
Women's past champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aryna Sabalenka | Coco Gauff | 6-3 7-6 |
| 2024 | Coco Gauff | Zheng Qinwen | 3-6 6-4 7-6 |
| 2023 | Iga Świątek | Jessica Pegula | 6-1 6-0 |
| 2022 | Caroline Garcia | Aryna Sabalenka | 7-6 6-4 |
| 2021 | Garbiñe Muguruza | Anett Kontaveit | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2019 | Ashleigh Barty | Elina Svitolina | 6-4 6-3 |
All-time records
Most women's titles: Martina Navratilova / Serena Williams (8).
Where to watch live
Below is the broadcaster breakdown for the WTA Finals in your country, including OTT options for fans without traditional pay-TV. Switch the country in the header to see the rightsholder where you live, and use the daily order-of-play page on match days to track start times in your local timezone.
Frequently asked
The WTA Finals 2026 runs from 1–8 Nov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The WTA Finals is played on Hard (i).
Coverage of the WTA Finals 2026 is available on the broadcasters listed in your country guide. Tennis TV streams the WTA globally for fans without a regional rightsholder.
Key facts
Surface: Hard (i)
Tour: WTA
Category: WTA Finals
Dates: 1–8 Nov
Status: Upcoming