The Laver Cup returns to London from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026, with Team Europe and Team World playing five sessions across three days at The O2 in North Greenwich. Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev headline Team Europe, while Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur lead Team World. The weekend also brings a free Fan Zone, a public practice session and major London transport engineering works that will affect some routes into The O2.
Greenwich and the London skyline, with The O2 visible in the distance. Image: London Construction Magazine.
Laver Cup London 2026 schedule and session times
The official Laver Cup Event Guide confirms five ticketed tournament sessions. Friday and Saturday each have separate day and night sessions, while Sunday has one final session.
| Date | Session | Doors | Play starts | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 September | Session 1 – Day | 11:30 | 13:00 | Two singles |
| Friday 25 September | Session 2 – Night | 17:30 | 19:00 | One singles, one doubles |
| Saturday 26 September | Session 3 – Day | 11:30 | 13:00 | Two singles |
| Saturday 26 September | Session 4 – Night | 17:30 | 19:00 | One singles, one doubles |
| Sunday 27 September | Session 5 – Day | 10:30 | 12:00 | Doubles followed by up to three singles |
Spectators holding ordinary tickets for both the day and night sessions on Friday or Saturday must leave the arena after the day session and re-enter when doors reopen for the evening. The O2 warns that night-session access may be delayed if the afternoon session runs long.
Who is playing for Team Europe and Team World?
The current Team Europe roster comprises Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Flavio Cobolli, Rafael Jodar, Jakub Mensik and Casper Ruud. Yannick Noah is captain, with Tim Henman serving as vice-captain. The latest Team World roster lists Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Brandon Nakashima, Alexander Bublik, Learner Tien and Francisco Cerundolo. Andre Agassi is captain and Pat Rafter is vice-captain.
LCM clarification: some earlier official Laver Cup material still names Ben Shelton. A later Laver Cup announcement dated 17 September confirms that Shelton withdrew and was replaced by Brandon Nakashima. Francisco Cerundolo had already replaced Tommy Paul on 12 September. The current Team World page reflects those later changes. Individual Friday match-ups have not yet been published on the official tournament schedule as of 19 September. The team roster should therefore not be confused with the daily order of play, which can still change before the tournament begins.
How the Laver Cup scoring works
Every match is worth one point on Friday, two points on Saturday and three points on Sunday. The first team to reach 13 points wins the Laver Cup. Sunday begins with doubles and is followed by singles matches only for as long as they are needed to determine the winner. If just one match is required to settle the competition, the Laver Cup says an exhibition match will follow the trophy ceremony. If the teams are level after the scheduled 12 matches, an additional doubles match known as “The Decider” determines the champion.
Tickets, practice day and the free Laver Cup Fan Zone
The O2 currently lists Laver Cup tickets as on sale and directs buyers to AXS, its official ticketing partner. Laver Cup ticket options include full-tournament packages, multi-session packages and individual session tickets. Availability is live and can change as seats and official resales are added. The O2 advises buyers using resale tickets to use AXS Official Resale. It warns that resale tickets bought through other websites may not be valid and venue access could be refused.
A separate Laver Cup Open Practice Day takes place on Thursday 24 September. Doors open at 11:00, Team World practices from 12:00 to 13:00 and Team Europe from 13:00 to 14:00. Tickets are £30 including VAT and fees, with proceeds going back to the community through a project benefiting the LTA Tennis Foundation.
Outside the arena, the Laver Cup Fan Zone on Peninsula Square is free and does not require a tournament ticket. It opens from 10:00 to 16:00 on Thursday, 10:00 to 22:00 on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 to 18:00 on Sunday, subject to later closing after match play within the published limits. The Fan Zone will show the matches on a large outdoor screen and includes tennis activities, merchandise, food and drink and daily live recordings of the SERVED podcast with Andy Roddick.
What can you take into The O2?
The O2 allows one bag per person, no larger than A4 size. Backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags and large tote bags are not permitted inside the arena. The venue's current large-bag storage charge is £10 per bag outside the main entrance. Ticket holders should also have their mobile ticket available through The O2 app. The venue recommends arriving in good time for security and entry, particularly around session changeovers.
How to get to The O2 during the Laver Cup
North Greenwich on the Jubilee line is the main Underground station for The O2. TfL's currently published engineering programme does not list a Jubilee line closure for the Laver Cup weekend, but several routes feeding into the Jubilee line will be disrupted on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. London Construction Magazine's full guide to the 26–27 September Tube and rail closures shows that the Piccadilly line will have no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge, the Central line will be closed between Liverpool Street and Woodford or Newbury Park, and the Weaver line will be suspended between Hackney Downs and Cheshunt or Enfield Town.
Passengers coming from King's Cross or St Pancras can avoid the Piccadilly closure by taking the Victoria line to Green Park and changing to the Jubilee line for North Greenwich. From much of central London, the Jubilee line remains the simplest direct route through stations including Westminster, Waterloo and London Bridge. For Heathrow passengers travelling on Saturday or Sunday, the Elizabeth line provides the main rail alternative to the closed central section of the Piccadilly line. A practical route is to travel to Canary Wharf and change to the Jubilee line for North Greenwich. Separate Elizabeth line engineering restrictions apply late on Saturday and early on Sunday, so airport passengers should check TfL before setting out.
South-east London passengers also need to account for the closure of Lewisham to Southeastern services that weekend. The DLR remains an important alternative for journeys through Greenwich, Canary Wharf and Canning Town before connecting with the Jubilee line. The Laver Cup Event Guide also confirms that pre-booked parking is available at The O2 and that a free drop-off and pick-up point operates in Car Park 1. The venue advises visitors to allow additional time getting into and out of the Greenwich Peninsula during the event.
How to watch the Laver Cup in the UK
Sky Sports has confirmed live coverage of the Laver Cup from Friday through Sunday. All 12 scheduled matches will be shown across Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, with streaming available through NOW and the Sky Sports app. The next details likely to change are the individual match pairings and any late player withdrawals. Those should be checked again after the teams assemble in London and before Friday's opening session. Travel arrangements should also be rechecked immediately before each journey because TfL and National Rail engineering plans can still be amended before the weekend.
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Expert Verification & Authorship: Mihai Chelmus Founder & Editor, London Construction Magazine | Construction Testing & Investigation Specialist |