The Next Gen ATP Finals will be returning to Italy, where the event first began in 2017

The ATP has announced Reggio Calabria as the host city of the 2026 Next Gen ATP Finals, marking a return to Italy, where the event first began in 2017.

The tournament features the world’s top ATP singles players aged 20 and under with past champions including Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The event will offer $2 million in prize money and take place at the PalaCalafiore stadium over five days from 9-13 December 2026, marking a return to Italy since it was last held in Milan in 2022.

The ATP and Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel (FITP) will continue to drive the event’s progress, capitalising on Italy’s position as one of the world’s strongest and most established tennis markets, host to some of the ATP’s most prestigious events including the flagship season-ending Nitto ATP Finals.

Andre Silva, ATP Chief Tour Officer, said: “The Next Gen ATP Finals have proven to be a powerful platform in shaping the future of men’s professional tennis. The event offers a first glimpse of the sport’s next stars, bringing fans closer to the journeys and personalities that will define the years ahead. Bringing the event back to Italy allows us to showcase this talent in a country with a deep-rooted tennis culture and a proven ability to deliver an outstanding experience for both players and fans.”

Angelo Binaghi, FITP President, said: “If Italy is now the country of tennis, it is because it had the courage to invest in the future before anyone else. The Next Gen ATP Finals represent the tournament of tomorrow: this is where the champions are born who, in the years to come, will conquer the world’s greatest stages. Bringing this event back to our country, following the pioneering experience in Milan, and choosing Reggio Calabria as the new venue confirms a clear vision: to make tennis a driving force for development across the whole country, whilst also promoting areas that deserve to host major international events. It is a sign of confidence in the South, in young people and in an Italy that continues to prove itself as a global benchmark in organising the most important tennis events. We are convinced that another chapter in the history of world tennis will be written in Reggio Calabria."

Next Gen ATP Finals in Reggio Calabria

Launched in 2017, the Next Gen ATP Finals has established itself as a key stepping-stone for the world’s best 20-and-under players. Most recently, Learner Tien lifted the 2025 trophy before climbing to a career high ranking of World No. 12.

Beyond nurturing the sport’s rising talent, the event also drives innovation in tennis. Concepts first tested at the event including Live Electronic Line Calling, Video Review and data integration through wearable technology, have since been adopted across the ATP Tour. These advancements continue to reshape the fan and player experience, while the event’s high-tempo, cutting-edge format attracts a new audience to the sport.

Further updates on the tournament’s location beyond 2026 will be provided in due course.