United Cup News: Groups, schedule and how to watch

The 2025 tennis season gets underway this week with the beginning of three different tournaments. Those include the Brisbane International, United Cup, and Hong Kong Open. Each tournament has a bunch of stars, of course, but the United Cup is a bit unique.

The event features nation versus nation instead of being an individual-player tournament. There will be a round-robin stage, followed by knock-out rounds. The event will be held in Perth and Sydney, Australia.

Players have previously used this event as a warm-up to the Australian Open later in January. There is enough high-quality competition to help them prepare. Plus, if you are not a fan of one specific player, tennis fans can also choose a country to root for.

Which nations are in the group stage of the 2025 United Cup?

Group A (in Perth):
Canada
Croatia
USA

Group B (in Sydney):
Czechia
Norway
Poland

Group C (in Perth):
Greece
Kazakhstan
Spain

Group D (in Sydney):
France
Italy
Switzerland

Group E (in Perth):
Brazil
China
Germany

Group F (in Sydney):
Argentina
Australia
Great Britain

Each team has its own stars, of course, but some stand out more than others. Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz are involved for the United States. Germany is the heavy favorite to get out of their stage because the team features Alexander Zverev. Jannik Sinner is not playing for Italy, but Jasmine Paolini is. Iga Swiatek will play for Poland and Elena Rybakina will participate for Kazakhstan.

In other words, if you just want to watch because of the quality of the players, this event was made for you.

What is the United Cup schedule?

Friday, December 27:
Kazakhstan versus Spain
China versus Brazil

Saturday, December 28:
Canada versus Croatia
Greece versus Spain
France versus Switzerland
Australia versus Argentina

Sunday, December 29:
United States versus Canada
Czechia versus Norway
Italy versus Switzerland
Germany versus Brazil

Monday, December 30:
Poland versus Norway
Greece versus Kazakhstan
China versus Germany
Great Britain versus Australia

Tuesday, December 31:
United States versus Croatia
Italy versus France

Wednesday, January 1 (in Perth):
Poland versus Czechia
Great Britain versus Australia
Quarterfinals

Thursday, January 2 (in Sydney):
Quarterfinals

Friday, January 3 (in Sydney):
Quarterfinals

Saturday, January 4 (in Sydney):
Semifinals

Sunday, January 5 (in Sydney):
Final

How to watch the United Cup

If you live in Australia and are not going to the tournament then you can watch and stream from home. You can do that on 9Now and Stan Sport (streaming) and watch on Nine. In the United States, you can stream and watch on the Tennis Channel (and the TC app). In Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain, you can watch and stream on Tennis Channel International.

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