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WTA Finals return to the USA for the first time since 2000

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

WTA Finals return to the USA for the first time since 2000

Summary

The WTA Finals will be held in the USA for four consecutive years starting in 2026, marking the first time since 2000. The upcoming event is scheduled for Indian Wells, California, following a two-year stint in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From 2027 to 2029, the WTA Finals will be hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Spectrum Center. This move returns the prestigious tournament to American venues, a practice that had not occurred since the late 1990s. Valerie Camillo, Chair of the WTA, emphasized the partnership with Charlotte as a commitment to creating a home for the Finals and the WTA.

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By the Numbers

•WTA Finals will be in USA for four straight years starting 2026
•Event to take place in Indian Wells, California, in 2026
•Charlotte, North Carolina, selected as host city for 2027-2029
•Last consecutive U.S. hosting occurred from 1997 to 2000
•Spectrum Center will serve as venue in Charlotte

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — What is set now to happen for the first time since 2000 as the WTA Finals returns to the USA

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The WTA Finals is moving from Saudi Arabia. From 2024 to 2025, the end-of-year event was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The WTA has decided...
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