Italy, Great Britain, Ukraine and Spain enter as top seeds for the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Finals in Shenzhen, China, where eight nations will compete in a knockout format from Sept. 22-27.

On the opposite side of the bracket sit Czechia, Kazakhstan, Belgium and China, the host nation.

Knockout format over six days

The Finals use a straight knockout structure across six days, a format consistent with recent editions of the competition. All eight nations compete at a single location, with one team lifting the trophy on Sept. 27.

Shenzhen hosts the event for the second consecutive year. Competition opens Sept. 22.