Billie Jean King Cup May 2026

The following eight teams have qualified for the knockout Finals at the , scheduled for September 22–27, 2026 : Qualification Method Notable Stars China Host Nation Qinwen Zheng Italy Defeated Japan 3–1 Jasmine Paolini , Sara Errani Belgium Defeated USA 3–1 Elise Mertens , Greet Minnen Great Britain Defeated Australia 3–1 Harriet Dart , Mika Stojsavljevic Kazakhstan Defeated Canada 3–1 Yulia Putintseva , Anna Danilina Spain Defeated Slovenia 3–1 Kaitlin Quevedo , Sara Sorribes Tormo Czechia Defeated Switzerland 3–2 Linda Nosková , Marie Bouzková Ukraine Defeated Poland 4–0 Elina Svitolina , Marta Kostyuk 🎾 Qualifier Highlights

Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) defeated Bianca Andreescu (CAN) in 3 hours and 36 minutes , the longest match of the 2026 season so far, to clinch Kazakhstan's spot. Billie Jean King Cup

The concluded on April 11, determining the seven nations that will join host China for the Finals in Shenzhen this September. 🏆 2026 Finals Field The following eight teams have qualified for the

Play-offs for the 2027 season, featuring losing Qualifier teams (like USA, Australia, and Canada) against promoted Regional Group I teams. 2026 BJK Cup event dates announced 2026 BJK Cup event dates announced Belgium knocked

Belgium knocked out the record 18-time champions, the United States , ending their streak of qualifying for every single-site Finals event since the format change.

This year marked the first time live doubles matches were guaranteed in the Qualifiers, as they were moved to the third match of the tie. 📅 Remaining 2026 Calendar September 22–27: BJK Cup Finals (Shenzhen, China).