{"id":382329,"date":"2025-12-31T09:56:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T09:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/382329\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T09:56:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T09:56:21","slug":"teams-players-must-see-matchups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/382329\/","title":{"rendered":"Teams, Players, & Must-See Matchups"},"content":{"rendered":"

This January, Perth will once again take centre stage as it hosts the opening rounds of the 2026 United Cup. From Friday, January 2nd to Wednesday, January 7th, RAC Arena will play host to electrifying matchups featuring the world\u2019s top-ranked players, setting the stage for a tournament that will culminate in Sydney on Sunday, January 11th.<\/p>\n

World-class talent on display<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Tennis Australia<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s competition features 18 nations, each represented by up to five men and five women. With a minimum of US$11.8 million in total prize money and participation fees (that\u2019s $17.6 million in Aussie dollars), 500 ATP\/WTA ranking points, and international pride on the line, the stakes are higher than ever.<\/p>\n

An unmissable start in Perth<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Tennis Australia<\/p>\n

The action begins with the opening session on Friday, January 2nd, as Team Spain faces Team Argentina in Group A. Buy your tickets now to witness this thrilling opener and cheer on your favourite stars in live action.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, January 3rd, defending champions Team USA, featuring world number three and 2025 French Open champion Coco Gauff, alongside world number six Taylor Fritz, take on Team Argentina, represented by rising stars Sebastian Baez and Solana Sierra. Get your tickets today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The group stage in Perth runs through Tuesday, January 6th, with the quarterfinals taking place on Wednesday. January 7th.<\/p>\n

Teams progressing from Perth will then travel to Sydney for the semifinals, leading to the United Cup final on Sunday, January 11th at Ken Rosewall Arena. For more information and to purchase Sydney tickets, head to the United Cup website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Key matches to watch<\/p>\n

USA v ArgentinaDay session
Sunday, January 4th, from 10:00 am
Buy tickets here<\/a>Great Britain v JapanDay session
Sunday, January 4th, from 10:00 am
Buy tickets here<\/a>Italy v SwitzerlandNight session
Monday, January 5th, from 5:00 pm
Buy tickets here<\/a>Great Britain v GreeceNight session
Monday, January 5th, from 5:00 pm
Buy tickets here<\/a>Italy v FranceNight session
Saturday, January 3rd, from 5:00 pm
Buy tickets here<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss the action<\/p>\n

With its thrilling format, unparalleled talent, and celebratory atmosphere, the 2026 United Cup promises to be one of the most exciting events in tennis. Be part of the action as Perth kicks off this global spectacle, bringing fans closer to the sport\u2019s brightest stars.<\/p>\n

The action extends off the court as well. On Saturday, January 3rd, is Kids\u2019 Tennis Day during the Day Session, where RAC Arena will be filled with kids\u2019 activities and entertainment. During this session, kids go free with the purchase of an adult ticket.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re taking the family, make sure you head up to the level one concourse so the kids can test their skills at the Tennis Experience. They can see how fast they can serve a tennis ball, compare themselves against the world\u2019s best, and even have a rally with a friend or sibling on the mini tennis courts.<\/p>\n

Tickets and event details<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Tennis Australia<\/p>\n

Tennis fans can witness history with tickets starting at $43.00 for adults and $23.00 for children ages three to 11. Family passes \u2014 for two adults and two children \u2014 are available starting at $109.00.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Get 30% off your tickets<\/p>\n

As a sweetener for So Perth readers, we\u2019ve organised for 30% off all tickets using this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where are the best seats?<\/p>\n

The Baseline on the Northern end of RAC Arena is always a great spot to watch the matches, but sitting courtside and hearing and seeing how fast the ball is hit is our pick for the best experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Seating for the day sessions of the United Cup Perth is unreserved, so you can find your own seats when you get to RAC Arena. All Night sessions are allocated seating, and there isn\u2019t a bad seat in the house.<\/p>\n

If looking for something a bit more premium and exclusive, The Baseline Club is where you\u2019ll want to be.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To secure your seat, visit the United Cup website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This January, Perth will once again take centre stage as it hosts the opening rounds of the 2026…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":382330,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[565],"tags":[64,63,85,747],"class_list":["post-382329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tennis","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-sports","tag-tennis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/382329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=382329"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/382329\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/382330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=382329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=382329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=382329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}