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WTA Finals to be hosted at Charlotte's Spectrum Center starting next year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

WTA Finals to be hosted at Charlotte's Spectrum Center starting next year

Summary

The WTA Finals will move to the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the next three years, as announced by the WTA and the Charlotte Sports Foundation. This premier event in women's tennis, typically held in November, qualifies the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the year. The shift comes after the WTA opted out of a deal with Saudi Arabia due to financial concerns and geopolitical risks. WTA chair Valerie Camillo expressed hopes of making the event a significant annual gathering in women’s sports. The tournament will feature a condensed five-day schedule and plans are in place for the WTA to relocate its global headquarters to Charlotte.

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By the Numbers

•WTA Finals to be held at Spectrum Center for three years.
•Event structure changes to five days, increasing daily matches.
•WTA relocates headquarters from St. Petersburg to Charlotte.
•WTA's focus on creating a major women's sports event.
•Previous Finals held in Saudi Arabia; new direction for the WTA.

Latest Updates

2:02 PMYahoo Sports — WTA Finals moving to an NBA arena next year as tennis tour seeks 'Super Bowl for women’s sports'

What they're saying

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The tournament will be played at the Spectrum Center, home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, the WTA and the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Wednesday. The year’s top eight singles players and doubles teams qualify for the event, which is usually held in November.
— Yahoo Sportsby ANDREW DAMPF

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