2027 planning: The ATP calendar lists Perth and Sydney from 1 January 2027. Exact end date, arenas, draw and tickets still await 2027 organiser confirmation.

We’ll update this page when tickets go on sale.

United Cup in brief

United Cup is a mixed national-team competition involving players from the ATP and WTA tours, held with Tennis Australia. In 2026, eighteen nations competed in Perth and Sydney. The team ties include men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed doubles, so one result can depend on several different kinds of match. Check the final 2027 format when published.

The 2026 edition ran 2–11 January, at RAC Arena in Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. Those are historical dates and venues. The ATP 2027 calendar places the next event in Perth and Sydney from 1 January. That is a provisional next-edition planning start, with the actual session programme still pending.

Choose the city first if your priority is an Australian holiday, or wait for the draw if you want to follow a particular nation. Treat Perth and Sydney as separate trip bases: do not combine their cards into a single local travel plan. Leave enough time after a long UK journey to settle in before your first ticketed session.

Sources: United Cup overview — 2026 ATP 2027 calendar ATP calendar — FITP/SuperTennis mirror · checked 11 October 2026

What the 2027 calendar tells you

The ATP calendar lists Perth and Sydney and a 1 January 2027 start. The full 2027 schedule, arena details, group allocation and session timetable are to be announced. Keep the calendar start provisional until the organiser publishes its edition-specific programme. The 2026 final and later-round allocation cannot be carried forward as a promise about 2027.

The two recent arenas are the starting point for the accommodation suggestions, clearly marked as a provisional venue plan. A nation’s group allocation matters more than a broad event date if that team is why you are travelling. Wait for the draw before purchasing a city-specific session for that purpose.

Follow the official United Cup announcements for venue, draw and tickets. Start with refundable accommodation if you want to compare options early. Avoid fixing a non-flexible flight home immediately after an assumed final. A calendar entry is useful for planning the season, but the organiser’s actual offer should settle the day you attend.

Sources: ATP 2027 calendar ATP calendar — FITP/SuperTennis mirror United Cup overview — 2026 · checked 11 October 2026

How tickets worked in 2026

The 2026 ticket page separated Perth at RAC Arena from Sydney at Ken Rosewall Arena. The Sydney FAQ directed buyers to Ticketmaster and the event’s conditions. This tells you why the city and session must match: one United Cup booking is not automatic entry at both venues. Use the official event page to find the approved 2027 seller when announced.

2027 session ticket prices and the general-sale date are to be announced. Compare a day or night session, the seat category and the tie shown in the final programme. Read any multi-session product carefully and confirm its city coverage. If you hope to see a particular player, wait for the team nominations and then check the daily order of play.

Save your booking and account details offline before travelling. Keep ticket conditions separate from the cancellation rules for the hotel and flights. Include transport, meals and any extra session in your budget. Do not assume that a former ticket-holder travel benefit or old child offer applies to the new edition.

Sources: United Cup tickets — 2026 United Cup Sydney ticket FAQ — 2026 United Cup overview — 2026 · checked 11 October 2026

Travel to your chosen city

Compare Perth Airport for the western-city visit and Sydney Airport for the eastern-city visit. Compare flight durations and airport transfer prices for your actual travel dates. Check the complete itinerary, any transit requirements and the actual arrival time before choosing the first tennis day.

RAC Arena’s current transport page recommends public transport and places the venue in Perth’s city centre. Sydney Olympic Park publishes transport information for its precinct, but integrated travel applies only to specified events. A United Cup 2027 free-travel offer is not confirmed. Check the actual ticket and operator conditions before relying on it.

For accessibility, ask about the correct arena’s viewing space, companion booking and arrival route. Check the operator’s current station and boarding information once you have a city and venue. Put all transfers and sessions in their local times, leave room for a late match and save a second way back to the hotel. Avoid a sightseeing booking that leaves too little time for arena entry.

Sources: RAC Arena transport Sydney Olympic Park transport United Cup overview — 2026 · checked 11 October 2026

Where to stay: choose one city

The four suggestions below split evenly between Perth and Sydney. Price levels are a rough guide: check live prices for your dates. Use only the areas for your chosen city, then confirm the venue and actual address before booking.

A city-centre base can suit a longer holiday, while a venue-adjacent hotel may make several tennis days easier. Compare daily transport and the evening return, not just the room rate. Ask about accessible rooms and late reception directly if needed, and keep cancellation terms flexible while the 2027 programme develops.

Perth CBD

The practical first search for the recent RAC Arena setting.

Gate journey: Provisional venue plan: walk or use local transport from the actual city-centre address.

Price level: Budget to higher.

Find hotels in Perth CBD

Northbridge, Perth

A city neighbourhood to compare for food and evenings out.

Gate journey: Check the walking or local transport route to the announced Perth arena.

Price level: Budget to mid-range and higher.

Find hotels in Northbridge, Perth

Sydney Olympic Park

The closest search area for the recent Sydney venue.

Gate journey: Provisional venue plan: map the hotel to Ken Rosewall Arena and the ticketed entrance.

Price level: Mainly mid-range to higher.

Find hotels in Sydney Olympic Park

Sydney Central / CBD

A wider city-base search for a longer holiday.

Gate journey: Check the train connection through the Olympic Park network if that venue returns.

Price level: Budget to higher; include daily transport.

Find hotels in Sydney Central / CBD

Sources: RAC Arena transport Sydney Olympic Park transport · checked 11 October 2026

Entry requirements for UK visitors

Australia requires the appropriate advance visa or travel permission for British visitors. Read GOV.UK’s Australia entry requirements and follow the official Australian application route for the permission that fits your passport and trip. Complete that step before travelling; do not treat the tennis ticket as entry approval.

Check passport validity, transit rules and any customs conditions for food or medication you intend to carry. Keep hotel and onward-travel information available and arrange insurance for the whole holiday. If you combine Australia with another country, check each border separately. Re-read the requirements close to departure because the rules checked in October 2026 may change before the 2027 event.

Sources: GOV.UK Australia entry requirements · checked 11 October 2026

FAQs

Which cities host in 2027?

The ATP calendar lists Perth and Sydney, provisional until the organiser’s full 2027 programme.

When does it start?

The calendar lists 1 January 2027. The exact end date and session timetable are to be announced.

What is the format?

In 2026, 18 mixed national teams played men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed doubles within the team competition.

Which city should I book?

Wait for the draw if following a nation. Otherwise choose your preferred destination, then the confirmed session at its arena.

Do British visitors need a visa?

Yes, Australia requires appropriate advance permission. Check GOV.UK and the official Australian application route before travelling.

Sources: ATP 2027 calendar ATP calendar — FITP/SuperTennis mirror United Cup overview — 2026 United Cup tickets — 2026 GOV.UK Australia entry requirements · checked 11 October 2026

Choose the draw, then settle the trip

Follow the venue and draw announcements, choose your city and exact session, then complete entry permission and finalise flights and accommodation. Check the correct arena’s bag and app arrangements near departure. Give yourself time to recover after the UK journey, and keep a city day separate from your most important tennis session. If you hope to add Melbourne afterwards, use the Australian Open guide and its own confirmed dates and ticket offer.

Sources: United Cup overview — 2026 United Cup tickets — 2026 GOV.UK Australia entry requirements · checked 11 October 2026