Laver Cup 2026: key facts and figures on its return to London

In 2026, the Laver Cup will make history by returning to a former host city for the first time, as London’s iconic O2 Arena prepares to stage the event once again.

The venue was the emotional epicenter of the 2022 edition, where Team World claimed its first-ever victory, and Roger Federer bid farewell to professional tennis in one of the sport’s most poignant moments. Four years on, the Laver Cup will return to the site of that unforgettable weekend, poised to create new memories and celebrate a decade of team tennis redefined. Here’s a look at some of the key numbers and milestones that tell the story of the Laver Cup’s evolution, and why its return to London is more than just a rematch.

10 Years Since the Laver Cup Was Announced

In 2016, at a press event in New York City attended by tennis greats Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver, Roger Federer and John McEnroe, the concept of a tennis tournament inspired by golf’s Ryder Cup was unveiled. Ten years later, the Laver Cup has become one of the sport’s most distinctive and beloved competitions on the ATP Tour calendar.

9 Editions of Laver Cup

By 2026, the Laver Cup will have been held in eight different cities across three continents, a global journey that returns to London for the first time. They are:

1. Prague (2017)

2. Chicago (2018)

3. Geneva (2019)

4. Boston (2021)

5. London (2022)

6. Vancouver (2023)

7. Berlin (2024)

8. San Francisco (2025)

9. London (2022)

Team Europe has been the dominant force since the Laver Cup began, winning five of the first seven editions (2017–2021, 2023) under former Captain Bjorn Borg.

8 Former Grand Slam champions

The best tennis players in the world have represented at Laver Cup including Grand Slam champions Roger Federer (20), Rafael Nadal (22), Novak Djokovic (24), Carlos Alcaraz (4), Andy Murray (3), Marin Cilic (1), Dominic Thiem (1) and Daniil Medvedev (1).

7 Nations representing Team World

2025 Team World has been represented by Australia, US, Canada, South Africa Chile, Argentina and Brazil, as of 2025 when João Fonseca will make his debut at Chase Center, San Francisco.

6 Players on each team

Each Laver Cup team is made up of six players: three who qualify based on ATP rankings after Roland-Garros and three who are selected by Captains Yannick Noah (Team Europe) and Andre Agassi (Team World). Each team also has a maximum of two alternates.

5 Years Representing Team Europe and Team World

Alexander Zverev and Frances Tiafoe share the record for most appearances at Laver Cup. Zverev has never lost a Laver Cup championship with Team Europe dating back to the inaugural edition in 2017 in Prague. Tiafoe contributed to Team World’s victories in 2022 and 2023, and also began his Laver Cup journey in Prague.

4 Members of the Big Four Played in 2022

London’s previous turn as host in 2022 produced one of tennis’s most iconic moments: Nadal, Murray, Federer and Djokovic joined forces on the same team for the first time. That edition also saw Federer’s emotional farewell from a professional career that yielded 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

3 Days of Competition

Five sessions across three days of intense competition: Friday day and night, Saturday day and night, and Sunday – with points escalating each day. Every match matters.

2 Wins for Team World, The First at Laver Cup London 2022

After losing the first four editions, Team World flipped the script in 2022 and defended their title in 2023.

1 City to Host the Laver Cup Twice

No city has hosted the Laver Cup more than once – until now. The O2’s electric atmosphere, capacity crowds, and storied tennis history make it a natural choice for the competition’s return.

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