Reggio Calabria to host 2026 Next Gen ATP Finals

Reggio Calabria has been officially selected to host the 2026 Next Gen ATP Finals from December 9 to 13 at the PalaCalafiore. The announcement was made in New York, marking the return of this prestigious Under-20 tournament to Italy after previous editions in Milan and recent years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The event will feature the eight best young male tennis players in the world, competing for a $2 million prize pool. Past winners of the tournament include stars such as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The decision to host the event in Southern Italy is seen as a strategic move to promote the region's tourism and economic development, as well as to balance Italy's major tennis events, which already include the Davis Cup in Bologna and the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.

While the tournament is a major victory for the region, local organizers face logistical challenges. The PalaCalafiore is expected to be occupied for much of December for setup and technical testing, which may impact local indoor sports clubs and scheduled activities at the venue.