Roger Federer to play during Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Weekend

Federer to play in on-court celebration during 2026 Hall of Fame Induction

Swiss great will be inducted during August's ceremony in Newport

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Roger Federer is a 103-time tour-level titlist. By International Tennis Hall of Fame Staff

The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 Induction Celebration schedule of events. Roger Federer will be inducted in the Player Category and Mary Carillo will be inducted in the Contributor Category during the festivities from 27-29 August, 2026. Individual tickets for select events and full-weekend packages will be available for purchase starting 11 February at 10 a.m. EST.

The reimagined celebration, originally introduced in 2025, will return with three days of programming in Newport, R.I. The Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments returns on Friday, 28 August, featuring a doubles appearance by Federer alongside other tennis legends. New events include an all-new Red Carpet Pre-Show and Watch Party for fans ahead of the Induction Ceremony.

With tickets starting at $90, fans will enjoy a rare opportunity to watch Federer play on a surface where he achieved many of his greatest successes. More information about participants in the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments will be announced in the coming months.

For the first time in 2026, fans can also secure their spot for an exclusive Red Carpet Pre-Show where Federer, Carillo and additional Hall of Famers will make special appearances just ahead of the 2026 Induction Ceremony. Tickets to the Red Carpet Pre-Show also include access to the Induction Watch Party, allowing fans to view the ceremony together on the big screen at the stadium court on the grounds of the Hall of Fame.

Additionally, the three-day celebration in Newport will bring back existing programming like Courting Fashion, a cocktail evening hosted at the iconic Marble House mansion, and the Fit for Fame Blazer Presentation dinner. Fame Fest will take over the Hall of Fame’s grounds where fans can enjoy engaging tennis experiences, live podcast recordings, food trucks and more. The celebrations will also kick off with the return of The Tennis Wave, a pop-up tennis court at Bowen’s Wharf with appearances from Hall of Famers.

Individual tickets for the 2026 Induction Celebration’s Red Carpet Pre-Show and Watch Party, Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments and Courting Fashion will go on sale on Wednesday, February 11, at 10 a.m. EST. Fans looking for a more robust Induction Celebration experience can choose from various ticket packages, which range from access to the weekend’s programming and the Induction Ceremony in Horseshoe Court, to VIP access and seating to the weekend’s events and a 3-night stay at a premium Newport hotel. Further details, full schedule and pricing for a la carte tickets and packages can be found at tennisfame.com/induction.

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