Competition
Billie Jean King Cup
Formerly Federation Cup, Fed Cup ยท Also known as BJK Cup
Importance 4 out of 5Importance rating
The Billie Jean King Cup is the international team competition of women's tennis, run by World Tennis (formerly the ITF). Launched in 1963 as the Federation Cup, it ends each year with an eight-nation knockout Finals.
Key facts
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | Tennis | |
| Run by | World Tennis | |
| Organiser | World Tennis (formerly the International Tennis Federation) | Billie Jean King Cup: about World Tennis, About World Tennis: the Billie Jean King Cup is run by World Tennis |
| First held | 1963, as the Federation Cup | Billie Jean King Cup: about, About: launched in 1963 for the ITF's 50th anniversary |
| Format | Qualifiers of home-or-away ties (best of five matches) lead to an eight-nation knockout Finals; other nations play Play-offs and regional groups | Beginner's guide to the Billie Jean King Cup, Beginner's guide, 2026 format |
| How often | Annually | Billie Jean King Cup: about World Tennis, About World Tennis: one of the two largest annual international team competitions in sport |
| Venue | Finals in 2026: Shenzhen, China; Qualifiers are played home or away | Beginner's guide to the Billie Jean King Cup, Beginner's guide, 2026 |
| Website | billiejeankingcup.com |
Sources
- Billie Jean King Cup: about, World Tennis (formerly the International Tennis Federation)billiejeankingcup.comOfficial rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5)
- Billie Jean King Cup: about World Tennis, World Tennis (formerly the International Tennis Federation)billiejeankingcup.comOfficial rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5)
- Beginner's guide to the Billie Jean King Cup, Lawn Tennis Associationlta.org.ukNational body or tour (tier 2 of 5)