The Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026 will begin in February with Round 1 matches played across different countries. A total of 26 teams will compete in 13 ties, with each nation aiming to move one step closer to the next stage of the tournament.
These qualifier ties are important as they decide which teams continue their Davis Cup journey. Matches will be played in a home-and-away format, adding extra excitement for players and fans alike.
This article covers the schedule, teams and squads, venues, match format, and ticket details for the Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026
Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026 – Round 1 Schedule
The Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026 Round 1 features 13 ties in February, with teams competing to advance to the next stage.
Here is the complete schedule of Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026- Round 1:
| Dates | Qualifiers Round 1 Teams |
|---|---|
| 05–06 February 2026 | Norway vs Great Britain |
| 06–07 February 2026 | Chile vs Serbia |
| 06–07 February 2026 | Germany vs Peru |
| 06–07 February 2026 | Croatia vs Denmark |
| 06–07 February 2026 | Japan vs Austria |
| 06–07 February 2026 | Canada vs Brazil |
| 07–08 February 2026 | Ecuador vs Australia |
| 07–08 February 2026 | Bulgaria vs Belgium |
| 07–08 February 2026 | India vs Netherlands |
| 07–08 February 2026 | Korea (Rep.) vs Argentina |
| 07–08 February 2026 | Hungary vs USA |
| 07–08 February 2026 | Czechia vs Sweden |
| 07–08 February 2026 | France vs Slovakia |
Teams and Squads of Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026
Meet the players representing their countries in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers, featuring strong squads and rising tennis stars.
| Team | Players | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Thiago Agustín Tirante, Marco Trungelliti, Federico Agustín Gómez, Guido Andreozzi, Andrés Molteni, Javier Frana | Javier Frana |
| Australia | Aleksandar Vukic, James Duckworth, Jordan Thompson, Rinky Hijikata, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Lleyton Hewitt | Lleyton Hewitt |
| Austria | Sebastian Ofner, Jurij Rodionov, Lukas Neumayer, Lucas Miedler, Alexander Erler, Jürgen Melzer | Jurgen Melzer |
| Belgium | Zizou Bergs, Raphael Collignon, Alexander Blockx, Sander Gille, Joran Vliegen, Steve Darcis | Steve Darcis |
| Brazil | João Lucas Reis da Silva, Gustavo Heide, Matheus Pucinelli de Almeida, Orlando Luz, Rafael Matos, Jaime Oncins | Jaime Oncins |
| Bulgaria | Pyotr Nesterov, Iliyan Radulov, Alexander Donski, Ivan Ivanov, Alexander Vasilev, Valentin Dimov | Valentin Dimov |
| Canada | Gabriel Diallo, Liam Draxl, Alexis Galarneau, Nicolas Arseneault, Cleeve Harper, Frank Dancevic | Frank Dancevic |
| Chile | Alejandro Tabilo, Cristian Garín, Tomás Barrios Vera, Nicolás Jarry, Matías Soto, Nicolás Massú | Nicolas Massu |
| Croatia | Marin Cilic, Dino Prizmic, Mate Pavic, Nikola Mektic, Ivan Dodig | — |
| Czechia | Jakub Mensik, Jiri Lehecka, Petr Nouza, Patrik Rikl, Tomas Berdych | Tomas Berdych |
| Denmark | Elmer Moeller, August Holmgren, Carl Emil Overbeck, Johannes Ingildsen, Oskar Brostrom Poulsen, Frederik Nielsen | Frederik Nielsen |
| Ecuador | Álvaro Guillén Meza, Andrés Andrade, Gonzalo Escobar, Diego Hidalgo, Emilio Camacho, Raúl Viver | Raul Viver |
| France | Arthur Rinderknech, Ugo Humbert, Benjamin Bonzi, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, Paul-Henri Mathieu | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
| Germany | Jan-Lennard Struff, Yannick Hanfmann, Tim Puetz, Kevin Krawietz, Michael Kohlmann | Michael Kohlmann |
| Great Britain | Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie, Jacob Fearnley, Lloyd Glasspool, Julian Cash, Leon Smith | Leon Smith |
| Hungary | Fabian Marozsan, Zsombor Piros, Peter Fajta, Mate Valkusz, Matyas Fuele, Kornel Bardoczky | Kornel Bardoczky |
| India | Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh, Karan Singh, Yuki Bhambri, Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli, Rohit Rajpal | Rohit Rajpal |
| Japan | Shintaro Mochizuki, Yoshihito Nishioka, Yosuke Watanuki, Kei Nishikori, Takeru Yuzuki, Go Soeda | Go Soeda |
| Korea, Rep. | Sanhui Shin, Hyeon Chung, Soonwoo Kwon, Uisung Park, Jisung Nam, Jong-Sam Chung | Jong-Sam Chung |
| Netherlands | Jesper De Jong, Guy Den Ouden, David Pel, Sander Arends, Paul Haarhuis | Paul Haarhuis |
| Norway | Casper Ruud, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, Viktor Durasovic, Andreja Petrovic, Lukas Hellum Lilleengen, Anders Haseth | Anders Haseth |
| Peru | Ignacio Buse, Gonzalo Bueno, Juan Pablo Varillas, Arklon Huertas del Pino, Luis Horna | Luis Horna |
| Serbia | Hamad Medjedovic, Dusan Lajovic, Ognjen Milic, Ivan Sabanov, Matej Sabanov, Viktor Troicki | Viktor Troicki |
| Slovakia | Lukas Klein, Alex Molcan, Norbert Gombos, Milos Karol, Lukas Pokorny, Tibor Toth | Tibor Toth |
| Sweden | Olle Wallin, Leo Borg, Erik Grevelius, Andre Goransson, Simon Aspelin | Simon Aspelin |
| USA | Ethan Quinn, Emilio Nava, Rajeev Ram, Austin Krajicek, Bob Bryan | Bob Bryan |
Format of Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026
The 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers (1st Round) will see 26 nations compete in 13 home-and-away ties from February 5–8, 2026. Each tie will follow a best-of-five match format spread over two days.
On day one, two singles matches will be played, followed by a doubles match and two reverse singles matches on day two. This format ensures every team has a chance to showcase their top players and compete for a spot in the next stage.
Venue of Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026
The 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers (1st Round) will feature 26 nations competing in 13 home-and-away ties from February 5–8, 2026.
Matches will be held at top venues, including Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, and Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver. Teams will play on clay or hard courts depending on the venue.
This format allows top players to represent their nations in singles and doubles, ensuring exciting and competitive ties across the globe.
Where to Watch The Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026?
Find out where to watch the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers live, with broadcasters covering every match across regions globally.
| Country | Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Americas | Torneos/DTV, EnjoyTV, TYC |
| Australia | Asia & Pacific | TA, Nine, beIN Sports |
| Austria | Europe | ORF, Tennis Channel |
| Belgium | Europe | RTL, VRT |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Europe | TV Arena |
| Bulgaria | Europe | NOVA |
| Canada | Americas | DavisCup.com, TVA |
| Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, etc.) | Americas | Flow Sports |
| China | Asia & Pacific | IQIYI |
| Croatia | Europe | Sporklub |
| Cyprus | Europe | NOVA |
| Czechia | Europe | Czech TV |
| Denmark | Europe | DR |
| Finland | Europe | YLE |
| France | Europe | beIN Sports |
| Germany | Europe | Tennis Channel |
| Great Britain | Europe | BBC, Tennis Channel |
| Greece | Europe | NOVA |
| Indonesia | Asia & Pacific | IEG Group – Emtek / Vidio |
| Israel | Middle East & North Africa | Sport 5 |
| Italy | Europe | SuperTennis |
| Japan | Asia & Pacific | U-NEXT |
| Netherlands | Europe | Ziggo |
| North Macedonia | Europe | TV Arena |
| Malta | Europe | PBS |
| MENA (Algeria, Bahrain, etc.) | Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports |
| Poland | Europe | Polsat |
| Portugal | Europe | Sport TV |
| Romania | Europe | Romtelecom / Digi Sport |
| Montenegro | Europe | TV Arena |
| Norway | Europe | NRK, VGTV |
| Serbia | Europe | TV Arena |
| Singapore | Asia & Pacific | Starhub |
| Slovakia | Europe | Saran |
| Spain | Europe | Movistar |
| Switzerland | Europe | SRG SSR, Tennis Channel |
| Sweden | Europe | DavisCup.com |
| S.S.A. | Africa | SuperSport |
| Thailand | Asia & Pacific | TrueVisions |
| Turkiye | Europe | Saran, S Sport |
| Ukraine | Europe | Setanta |
| USA | Americas | Tennis Channel |
| Vietnam | Asia & Pacific | VTV Cab |
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Conclusion: Early February 2026 Marks the Start of Davis Cup Qualifiers!
The Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026 begin in early February with 13 ties scheduled across two weekends. Teams from around the world will compete for a chance to advance further in the tournament.
Italy won the Davis Cup in 2025, claiming their second title in the last 47 years. The victory marked a special moment for Italian tennis after a long wait.
The upcoming qualifiers promise intense battles as nations fight for qualification. Tennis fans can look forward to watching top players represent their countries in this historic team competition.
FAQs
The host nation is determined through a draw conducted by the International Tennis Federation based on rankings and previous results.
Teams can make changes to their nominated squads until the official deadline set before each tie begins.
Teams that lose in the Qualifiers drop to lower groups and must compete again the following year.
All Davis Cup Qualifier matches follow the best-of-five sets format for singles and doubles rubbers.
Davis Cup matches do not contribute points toward ATP rankings, but winning ties boost team standings.
