After the prematurely abandoned deal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and with Indian Wells chosen as a quick fix for 2026, the WTA has now announced Charlotte, North Carolina, as the host of its season-ending championships from 2027 through 2029. In the end, the tour has walked away from the Middle East and opted for the safer, familiar choice: the United States.
For most of the past two decades, the WTA Finals have moved from one global market to another, with the season-ending event hosted in cities across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. Now, the WTA is turning to the United States, with Charlotte selected following a competitive global bidding process. From 2027, the Finals will be held at Spectrum Center, home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, bringing together the season’s top singles players and doubles teams to compete for the biggest title in women’s tennis.
Charlotte stood out for its strong sports infrastructure, business community, hospitality sector, and track record of successful public-private partnerships. The city and the WTA also share an ambition to create something that goes beyond a single week of competition. Most importantly, the WTA will relocate its global headquarters to Charlotte, which will cultivate deeper connections with the region’s business, civic, sports, and community leaders.
“In Charlotte, we found more than a host city,” said Valerie Camillo, Chair of the WTA. “We found partners who share that ambition and a place where we can build a true home for the Finals and for the WTA.”
