ATP Finals 2026 in Turin: Dates, Format and the Race to Qualify

The 2026 ATP Finals run from 15 to 22 November in Turin. With two-time champion Jannik Sinner out injured, the race for the last places is unusually open going into the Paris Masters.

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In brief

When and where the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals take place, how the eight players qualify through the Race to Turin, who has already qualified, what Jannik Sinner's absence changes, and how the round-robin format works.

Key facts

  • Dates: 15 to 22 November 2026.
  • Venue: Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy.
  • Players: the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams of the season.
  • Format: two round-robin groups of four, then semi-finals and a final.

These details, and the qualification status below, reflect reports up to 24 October 2026. Check the official ATP Live Race to Turin for the latest standings.

How qualification works

Qualification is based on the PIF ATP Race to Turin, which counts ranking points earned in the 2026 calendar year only.

  1. The top seven players in the race after the final regular-season events qualify.
  2. The eighth place goes to the next player in the race, unless a 2026 Grand Slam champion ranked between 8th and 20th claims it.
  3. The ninth and tenth players travel as alternates, ready to step in if someone withdraws during the event.

The Rolex Paris Masters is the last big chance to earn points, and the race is often decided in its final days.

Who is in, and who is out

As of the latest reports:

  • Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton had secured their places.
  • Jannik Sinner, world No. 1 and two-time defending champion, announced on 6 October 2026 that his season was over because of a right knee problem. He was second in the race when he withdrew.
  • Sinner's absence opened another place, and around 19 October only about 700 points separated the players from fifth to eleventh in the race, including Flavio Cobolli and Novak Djokovic.
  • American Taylor Fritz was among those chasing points in the final weeks, winning a match in Lyon on 23 October despite a heavy fall.

With the margins so tight, results at the Paris Masters will settle the final places.

How the format works

Round robin:

  • The eight players are split into two groups of four, named after tennis greats.
  • Everyone plays the three others in their group.
  • The top two in each group advance. Ties are broken by wins, then head-to-head, then sets and games won.

Knockouts:

  • Semi-finals: group winners play the runners-up of the other group.
  • Final: on Sunday 22 November.

Matches are best of three sets, with tie-breaks.

Points and prize money: an undefeated champion earns 1,500 ranking points. Each round-robin win and each knockout win also earns points and prize money, so the event can change the year-end rankings. With Sinner out, Zverev has a chance to finish the year as world No. 1, according to reports.

Doubles

The top eight doubles teams of 2026 play the same format alongside the singles.

How to watch

The ATP Finals are broadcast in most countries by the broadcaster that holds ATP Tour rights, and streamed on Tennis TV, the ATP's own service, in many markets. Check local listings, because rights differ by country.

Turin's future as host

Turin has hosted the ATP Finals since 2021 and is scheduled to continue hosting through 2030, following an extension agreed with the ATP. Before Turin, the event was held in London from 2009 to 2020.

For the season so far, see our recap of the US Open 2026 final, Wimbledon 2026 and the full Grand Slam calendar.

Key takeaways

  • The ATP Finals run from 15 to 22 November 2026 in Turin.
  • Eight players qualify through the 2026 Race to Turin, with the Paris Masters the final big test.
  • Zverev, Alcaraz and Shelton were in as of late October; Sinner is out injured.
  • Two round-robin groups of four lead to semi-finals and a final on 22 November.

Questions readers ask

When are the 2026 ATP Finals?

The 2026 Nitto ATP Finals take place from 15 to 22 November 2026 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. The singles final is on Sunday 22 November.

How do players qualify for the ATP Finals?

The top players in the Race to Turin, which counts ranking points earned during the calendar year, qualify after the last regular-season events. A Grand Slam champion ranked between 8th and 20th can take the final place. The next two players in the race are alternates.

Is Jannik Sinner playing the 2026 ATP Finals?

No. Sinner, the two-time defending champion, announced on 6 October 2026 that his season was over because of a right knee problem, so he will not play in Turin.

Can a player lose a group match and still win the ATP Finals?

Yes. The tournament starts with two round-robin groups of four, and the top two in each group reach the semi-finals. A player can lose one, and occasionally two, group matches and still go on to win the title.

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