It's the Davis Cup on steriods - the United Cup graces Sydney and Perth with 18 nations competing.
Some of the world's best players will battle, including Iga Swiatek, Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff and Alex de Minaur.
The United States have won two of the three editions - can they win another title?
AllSportsPeople lists the schedule, order of play for the United Cup.
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United Cup today: Schedule, times, matches, order of play
The opening day of the United Cup will be played solely in Perth with two ties featuring Spain vs. Argentina and Greece vs. Japan.
Sydney will have its first day of the tournament on Saturday.
Friday, January 2 - Perth
| Time (AEDT) | Group | Nations | Players | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00pm | A | Spain vs. Argentina | Jaume Munar (ESP) vs. Sebastian Baez (ARG) | RAC Arena, Perth |
| Followed by | A | Spain vs. Argentina | Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP) vs. Solana Sierra (ARG) | RAC Arena, Perth |
| Followed by | A | Spain vs. Argentina | Doubles Match | RAC Arena, Perth |
| NB 8:00pm | E | Greece vs. Japan | Maria Sakkari (GRE) vs. Naomi Osaka (JPN) | RAC Arena, Perth |
| Followed by | E | Greece vs. Japan | Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) vs. Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN) | RAC Arena, Perth |
| Followed by | E | Greece vs. Japan | Doubles Match | RAC Arena, Perth |
How to watch the United Cup in Australia
TV Channel
You can watch the United Cup on free-to-air via Channel 9, 9HD, 9Gem and 9GemHD
Coverage starts at 1pm (AEDT) on Friday, January 2 and at 10:30am (AEDT) on the Saturday and Sunday.
Live Stream
You can live stream every match of the United Cup for free on Channel 9's streaming service 9NOW.
Every match is also available to stream on Stan Sport.
United Cup 2026 tickets
Tickets are onsale for all United Cup match-days, including finals.