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WTA announces move to Charlotte, hosting Finals for three years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

WTA announces move to Charlotte, hosting Finals for three years

Summary

The Women's Tennis Association will move its global headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, and host the WTA Finals there for the next three years. The finals will occur at the Spectrum Center from 2027 to 2029, with the tournament duration reduced from eight days to five. This move follows the decision to shift the 2026 WTA Finals from Saudi Arabia to Indian Wells due to safety concerns. The WTA aims to enhance financial stability amid expected operational losses of $23 million in 2026. WTA Chair Valerie Camillo expressed ambitions to transform the finals into a defining global event in women's sports.

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By the Numbers

•WTA Finals will be hosted in Charlotte from 2027 to 2029.
•WTA is moving its headquarters from St. Petersburg, Florida.
•The tournament format will change to five days to avoid NBA conflicts.
•The WTA requested to end the Saudi Arabia contract due to regional tensions.
•Charlotte is noted for having the highest number of tennis courts per capita.

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What they're saying

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The next three editions of the WTA's year-end tournament will be held where the Women's Tennis Association is moving its global headquarters.
— Yahoo Sports

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