Nitto ATP Finals 2026 Daily Schedule of Play: Turin Match Times, Draw, Results and Order of Play
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The 2026 Nitto ATP Finals take place November 15–22 in Turin, Italy, with Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton among the leading stars preparing for the prestigious season-ending championship. Here is your complete daily schedule of play, including round-robin matches, semifinals, finals and match times.
The world’s top men’s tennis players will gather at the Inalpi Arena for eight days of elite indoor hard-court competition as the ATP Tour’s best singles players and doubles teams compete for the final major titles of the season.
With defending champion Jannik Sinner withdrawing because of a season-ending knee injury, the championship picture has changed dramatically.
Meanwhile, Italian rising star Flavio Cobolli is looking to secure his place in the eight-man field, while Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Arthur Fils, Rafael Jodar and Alex de Minaur remain part of an intriguing qualification battle.
TennisConnected.com will provide daily schedule of play updates, match information, results and tournament coverage throughout the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals.
Nitto ATP Finals 2026: Tournament Information
- Tournament: Nitto ATP Finals
- Dates: November 15–22, 2026
- Location: Turin, Italy
- Venue: Inalpi Arena
- Surface: Indoor hard court
- Singles draw: Eight players
- Doubles draw: Eight teams
- Defending singles champion: Jannik Sinner (withdrawn)
- Time zone: Central European Time (CET)
- Official tournament website: https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nitto-atp-finals/605/overview
Nitto ATP Finals 2026: Complete Daily Schedule of Play
The tournament begins Sunday, November 15, with six consecutive days of round-robin competition. The semifinals take place Saturday, November 21, followed by the singles and doubles championship matches Sunday, November 22.
All session start times below are listed in local Turin time (CET).
| Date | Round | Day Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov. 15 | Round Robin | 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Monday, Nov. 16 | Round Robin | 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday, Nov. 17 | Round Robin | 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday, Nov. 18 | Round Robin | 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Thursday, Nov. 19 | Round Robin | 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Friday, Nov. 20 | Round Robin | 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | Semifinals | 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, Nov. 22 | Finals | 3:00 PM | — |
Each round-robin session features one doubles match and one singles match. The semifinal sessions follow the same structure, while the final session includes the doubles championship followed by the singles final.
Important: These are official session start times, not necessarily the starting times of the singles matches. Individual match assignments and the detailed order of play will be announced closer to the event.
Sunday, November 15: Opening Day Schedule
The 2026 Nitto ATP Finals officially get underway Sunday, November 15, with the opening round of singles and doubles group-stage competition.
The tournament’s round-robin format ensures that every singles participant will face three opponents during the group stage.
Sunday’s Schedule
- 11:30 AM CET — Day Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
- 6:00 PM CET — Evening Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
Matches: To be announced following the official draw.
Opening day will provide an early indication of which players are best prepared for the fast-paced indoor conditions in Turin.
Monday, November 16: Round-Robin Action Continues
The second day of the Nitto ATP Finals features another two sessions of singles and doubles competition.
With only three round-robin matches available to each singles competitor, securing an early victory can be crucial to semifinal qualification.
Monday’s Schedule
- 11:30 AM CET — Day Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
- 6:00 PM CET — Evening Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
Matches: To be confirmed.
Tuesday, November 17: The Race for the Semifinals Intensifies
Tuesday’s action will continue to shape the group standings as the world’s best players battle for valuable victories.
Potential storylines include the performances of Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton and whichever additional contenders qualify for the championship.
Tuesday’s Schedule
- 11:30 AM CET — Day Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
- 6:00 PM CET — Evening Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
Matches: To be confirmed.
Wednesday, November 18: Crucial Group-Stage Matches
By Wednesday, the ATP Finals group standings should begin to reveal which players are best positioned to advance.
Head-to-head results, match records and set percentages could become increasingly important in determining semifinal qualification.
Wednesday’s Schedule
- 11:30 AM CET — Day Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
- 6:00 PM CET — Evening Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
Matches: To be confirmed.
Thursday, November 19: Semifinal Qualification Battles
Thursday promises another important day as the round-robin competition moves toward its conclusion.
With only the top two singles players from each group advancing, every set could carry major implications.
Players hoping to reach the semifinals will need to manage both their match results and the possibility of complex group-stage tiebreakers.
Thursday’s Schedule
- 11:30 AM CET — Day Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
- 6:00 PM CET — Evening Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
Matches: To be confirmed.
Friday, November 20: Final Round-Robin Matches
The final day of round-robin competition takes place Friday, November 20.
By the end of the evening session, the four singles semifinalists and four doubles semifinal teams will be determined.
Friday could produce some of the tournament’s most dramatic matches, particularly if multiple players remain in contention for the final qualifying positions.
Friday’s Schedule
- 11:30 AM CET — Day Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
- 6:00 PM CET — Evening Session: Doubles and Singles Round Robin
Matches: To be confirmed.
Saturday, November 21: Nitto ATP Finals Semifinals
The knockout stage begins Saturday, November 21, when the remaining singles players and doubles teams compete for places in the championship matches.
Saturday’s Schedule
- 12:00 PM CET — Day Session: Doubles Semifinal and Singles Semifinal
- 6:00 PM CET — Evening Session: Doubles Semifinal and Singles Semifinal
Semifinal Matchups: To be determined following round-robin competition.
The semifinals represent a significant change in the tournament format. Unlike the group stage, there is no opportunity to recover from defeat.
The winners advance to Sunday’s championship matches.
Sunday, November 22: Nitto ATP Finals Championship Matches
The 2026 Nitto ATP Finals conclude Sunday, November 22, with the doubles and singles championship matches.
Sunday’s Schedule
- 3:00 PM CET — Championship Session Begins
- Men’s Doubles Final
- Men’s Singles Final — Following the doubles championship
Singles Final: To be determined.
Doubles Final: To be determined.
With Jannik Sinner unable to defend his title, a different player will lift the singles trophy in Turin.
Could Carlos Alcaraz claim his first ATP Finals crown? Will Alexander Zverev capture another title? Or could a new generation of players produce a breakthrough championship?
The answers will come on November 22.
Which Players Will Compete at the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals?
The singles field features eight players selected through the ATP’s season-long qualification process.
Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton have already secured their places.
Flavio Cobolli, Daniil Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe, Arthur Fils and Rafael Jodar are among the leading contenders for the remaining positions.
Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur are also hoping to make a late qualification push.
The absence of two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner creates an additional opportunity for a player further down the ATP Race to Turin standings.
The final eight-player field will be confirmed after the remaining qualifying events and applicable ATP qualification procedures.
How Does the Nitto ATP Finals Schedule Work?
The Nitto ATP Finals uses a unique competition format compared with most ATP Tour tournaments.
The eight singles competitors are divided into two groups of four.
Each player competes in three round-robin matches against the other players in their group.
The two highest-placed players in each group advance to the semifinals.
The semifinal winners meet in the championship match on Sunday.
This structure guarantees multiple appearances for each singles competitor and provides fans with elite-level matchups throughout the week.
Nitto ATP Finals 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals begin?
The tournament begins Sunday, November 15, 2026, with round-robin singles and doubles competition.
What time do the ATP Finals matches start?
From November 15–20, the day sessions begin at 11:30 AM CET and evening sessions begin at 6:00 PM CET. These are session start times, with singles matches following doubles matches.
When are the ATP Finals semifinals?
The singles and doubles semifinals take place Saturday, November 21, with sessions beginning at 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM CET.
When is the 2026 ATP Finals singles final?
The championship session begins Sunday, November 22, at 3:00 PM CET, with the singles final following the doubles final.
Is Jannik Sinner playing the ATP Finals in 2026?
No. Sinner has withdrawn from the tournament because of a season-ending knee injury.
Will Novak Djokovic compete in Turin?
No. Djokovic has failed to qualify for the season-ending event.
Where can fans find the official ATP Finals order of play?
The official daily order of play, including confirmed matchups and court assignments, will be available through the ATP Tour and the tournament’s official website.
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The 2026 Nitto ATP Finals promise eight days of exceptional tennis as the world’s leading players compete for the season-ending championship.
From the opening round-robin matches to the championship final, every day in Turin will feature high-level singles and doubles competition.
With Sinner sidelined, Alcaraz, Zverev and Shelton among the qualified contenders, and Cobolli, Tiafoe, Fils, and Jodar have all qualified for their first ever season-ending event.
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