This year marked the first time live doubles matches were guaranteed in the Qualifiers, as they were moved to the third match of the tie. 📅 Remaining 2026 Calendar September 22–27: BJK Cup Finals (Shenzhen, China).
Belgium knocked out the record 18-time champions, the United States , ending their streak of qualifying for every single-site Finals event since the format change. Billie Jean King Cup
The following eight teams have qualified for the knockout Finals at the , scheduled for September 22–27, 2026 : Qualification Method Notable Stars China Host Nation Qinwen Zheng Italy Defeated Japan 3–1 Jasmine Paolini , Sara Errani Belgium Defeated USA 3–1 Elise Mertens , Greet Minnen Great Britain Defeated Australia 3–1 Harriet Dart , Mika Stojsavljevic Kazakhstan Defeated Canada 3–1 Yulia Putintseva , Anna Danilina Spain Defeated Slovenia 3–1 Kaitlin Quevedo , Sara Sorribes Tormo Czechia Defeated Switzerland 3–2 Linda Nosková , Marie Bouzková Ukraine Defeated Poland 4–0 Elina Svitolina , Marta Kostyuk 🎾 Qualifier Highlights This year marked the first time live doubles