Perth serves up world-class tennis with return of United Cup

• United Cup to bring world's top-ranked players to WA in January
• Women's World Number Two and six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek confirmed to compete in Australia
• Perth quarterfinal tickets on sale from today
• Supports Cook Government's commitment to diversify the economy so it remains strongest in the nation

Perth will serve as centre court for global tennis action when the world's top-ranked players return to RAC Arena for the 2026 United Cup.

Supported by the Cook Government, the United Cup will return to Perth from 2 January, drawing thousands of spectators to witness world-class tennis and contributing millions of dollars to the WA economy.

Eighteen countries will compete in singles and mixed doubles in the highly competitive team tennis tournament across Perth and Sydney, with Perth hosting the prestigious opening tournament session.

Poland is the first team confirmed for the 2026 United Cup, including Women's World Number Two and six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek and former Men's World Number Six Hubert Hurkacz.

Perth will host two quarterfinal matches on Wednesday, 7 January, with participating countries and group matchups to be announced in an official draw later this year.

WA has welcomed a high calibre of tennis talent in recent years. In 2023, Serbia's Novak Djokovic thrilled fans at RAC Arena, while in 2024 spectators had the chance to see the 2025 champions, Team USA's Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, in action.

Adding to the atmosphere in the Perth CBD throughout the tournament, a vibrant fan zone will be activated outside of RAC Arena, featuring activities for all ages, including interactive tennis games and pop-up experiences.

United Cup is another example of the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy to attract a year-round events calendar to drive out-of-state visitation, deliver jobs and generate valuable tourism dollars for local business and industry.

Tickets for the United Cup Perth quarterfinals go on sale at 4pm AWST today via Ticketek. Group stages will go on sale in November.

For ticket sales and more information, visit unitedcup.com/tickets

Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:

"The United Cup will be a sensational start to our events calendar in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive summer that Perth has hosted this world-class tournament.

"This fantastic event will showcase some of the world's best tennis players, drawing thousands of spectators to witness the action and adding millions of dollars into WA as part of our economic diversification strategy during the holiday season.

"It's also a great opportunity to leverage the global profile of players competing in Perth, promoting WA as a must-visit destination to their millions of followers and shining an international spotlight on our extraordinary State."

Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:

"Perth is gearing up for another huge summer of sport with some of the world's biggest tennis stars once again heading west to battle it out in the opening matches of this year's United Cup.

"Our Government is proud to support the return of this renowned tournament for a fourth year as part of our commitment to delivering great year-round events that keep our city vibrant and our economy strong.

"Western Australia has earned its reputation as a world-class host of major sport and entertainment events that attract thousands of visitors from across the country - tennis fans should secure their United Cup tickets fast so they don't miss out."