Tennis South Africa announces return of American Express national club championships in 2026

Following a highly successful 2025 campaign that saw over 450 club teams participate nationwide, Tennis South Africa (TSA) is proud to announce the return of the American Express National Club Championships in 2026.

The championships will begin in February, with district competitions hosted in Tshwane, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Cape Town, Winelands, Eden, Gqeberha, and East London. These will be followed by provincial tournaments (in both A and B divisions) across all nine provinces. The winners will progress to an all expenses paid National Final, scheduled to take place at Sun City from 4–7 September 2026.

Each club team will consist of four players (two men and two women), with ties contested in men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles formats. At the national finals, which will feature the nine provincial A division winners and three wild card entries from historically disadvantaged communities, over R200 000 in prize money will be awarded.

TSA General Manager, Anthony Moruthane, commended the success of the 2025 edition and called for even greater participation in 2026: “Club tennis lies at the heart of community tennis in South Africa, driving participation and passion nationwide. It provides the foundation on which the sport is built, offering opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to compete, connect, and grow. Through the American Express National Club Championships, TSA aims to strengthen this important pillar of the game, ensuring that the spirit of tennis continues to thrive across every community in the country.

We encourage even more clubs to take part in 2026, as this competition is vital to growing and sustaining tennis at grassroots level. TSA extends its sincere gratitude to American Express for their continued sponsorship and support of the Championships, which ensures that club tennis remains a vibrant and integral part of the sporting landscape.”