Eisenhower Cup 2026: Updated schedule, fixtures, results, format, live streaming details

Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz are the reigning champions.

The Eisenhower Cup 2026 returns to set the stage for the 2026 Indian Wells Open, featuring elite tennis players competing in mixed doubles teams. This fan-favourite exhibition event precedes the main ATP and WTA 1000 tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

The competition offers substantial prize money while giving spectators a unique opportunity to see top singles specialists pair up in a mixed doubles format. These temporary partnerships create exciting dynamics rarely seen during the regular tour season.

Indian Wells continues to draw premier talent to its desert venue, with the Eisenhower Cup 2026 serving as both an entertaining showcase and competitive warm-up before the prestigious main event begins.

The field will be led by the winners from last season in Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz. The duo will play their third competition together, having also featured at the US Open mixed doubles last year. Also in action will be WTA No. 2 Iga Swiatek alongside Casper Ruud.

Two strong American pairings led by Jessica Pegula, Tommy Paul and Emma Navarro, Ben Shelton will be certain to attract the support of the local crowd, but the regular doubles duo of Jasmine Paolini, Matteo Berrettini cannot be overlooked.

When is the Eisenhower Cup 2026 scheduled for?

Eight star-studded mixed doubles pairings will go head-to-head at the 2026 Eisenhower Cup on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm local time. In India, it will be on March 4 (Wednesday) at 8:30 am due to time zones.

Which city will host Eisenhower Cup 2026?

The 2026 Eisenhower Cup will be hosted in Indian Wells, California, specifically at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Who are the seeded players at Eisenhower Cup 2026?

There are no seedings as such. But here are the eight pairings.

Elena Rybakina (KAZ) / Taylor Fritz (USA)

Iga Swiatek (POL) / Casper Ruud (NOR)

Amanda Anisimova (USA) / Learner Tien (USA)

Jessica Pegula (USA) / Tommy Paul (USA)

Emma Navarro (USA) / Ben Shelton (USA)

Leylah Fernandez (CAN) / Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)

Mirra Andreeva (RUS) / Alexander Bublik (KAZ)

Jasmine Paolini (ITA) / Matteo Berrettini (ITA)

Eisenhower Cup 2026 competition schedule and format

The Eisenhower Cup 2026 will take place on March 3 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The event will begin at 7:00 PM local time (8:30 AM IST). It is a one-night Tie Break Tens event and will follow a single-elimination draw format.

The event will consist of a unique Tie Break Tens format, with all eight mixed doubles teams to compete in a single elimination draw. A total of seven matches will be played, with each match a first to ten-point tie breaker.

Here’s the competition structure:

Eight teams compete in four matches (Round of 8)

Winners advance to the semifinals

Four teams compete in two matches (Semis)

Winners proceed to the final

Where and how to watch live streaming and broadcast of Eisenhower Cup 2026 in India, the USA and the UK?

Fans in India can watch the event live on DAZN, which offers coverage of the event. You can sign up for their service to watch live and on-demand. In the USA, Tennis channel will be live telecasting the event as well as streaming it on its app (subscription needed) While Sky Sports Tennis hold the broadcast rights in the United Kingdom.

Additionally, fans across the world can also catch the live streaming on the Tie Break Tens YouTube channel.

Eisenhower Cup 2026 full schedule, fixtures and results

Quarterfinals

Amanda Anisimova/Learner Tien vs Emma Navarro/Ben Shelton

Mirra Andreeva/Alexander Bublik vs Jessica Pegula/Tommy Paul

Leylah Fernandez/Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud

Elena Rybakina/Taylor Fritz vs Jasmine Paolini/Matteo Berrettini

Semifinals

Final

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