The World Tennis League (WTL) will return to Bengaluru for its fifth season from December 17 to 20, 2026, bringing together leading international tennis stars and India’s top players for a four-day tournament.
Licensed and managed by Iconik Sports and Events, the tournament will be held at the KSLTA, S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium. Over its five seasons, the league has established itself as a prominent tennis platform in India, consistently featuring some of the biggest names in international tennis.
Building on the success of previous editions, Season 5 will feature a mix of established international players and emerging Indian talent. Several players from last season are set to return, including Paula Badosa, Yuki Bhambri, Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty.
Mahesh Bhupathi, co-founder of the World Tennis League, said the previous season brought together an impressive combination of international and Indian players, delivering memorable matches. He added that the strong response from fans had reinforced the league’s vision of building a distinctive global tennis property.
As the league enters its fifth season, Bhupathi said the organisers aim to build on that momentum, reach new audiences and raise the standard of the competition with every edition.
Hemali Sharma, co-founder of the World Tennis League, said Bengaluru’s strong sporting culture and enthusiastic tennis audience make it an ideal destination for the upcoming season.
She added that Season 5 would bring together leading international players alongside established and emerging Indian talent, offering fans an exciting tennis experience while highlighting the depth of talent in the country.
With its growing global following and India’s expanding tennis ecosystem, the World Tennis League aims to bring international tennis closer to Indian audiences while providing emerging domestic players with an opportunity to showcase their abilities on a global platform.
The complete player line-up and team details for Season 5 will be announced in the coming days.
