Tennis Canada has scheduled the Davis Cup Qualifiers second round between Canada and France for September 18 and 19, 2026, at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. The winner will secure a spot in the Davis Cup Finals, which will be held in Bologna in November 2026.
Why Quebec City matters for this tie
Quebec City will host a Davis Cup match for the first time since October 4, 1974, when the city last staged a tie against Mexico. The Videotron Centre, which typically hosts ice hockey, will be converted to accommodate the tennis competition.
Félix Auger-Aliassime's role in the matchup
Félix Auger-Aliassime, currently ranked No. 5 in the world and a native of Quebec City, has confirmed his participation in the tie. According to Gestev, this will be the first time in his career that he competes in a professional match in the region where he grew up. Auger-Aliassime expressed enthusiasm about representing Canada in his hometown, stating that competing in front of his family and local supporters would be "a very special moment" and "a tremendous honour," as reported by Gestev.
Context and ticket information
The last Davis Cup tie between Canada and France took place in 2016 in Guadeloupe, which France won 5-0. A presale for Gestev+ and Tennis Canada newsletter subscribers will begin on June 11, 2026, at noon, with general public ticket sales opening on June 12 at 10 a.m. at gestev.com. The playing surface for the tie has not yet been confirmed.
Sources
- Gestev: Videotron Centre to Host the World Cup of Tennis as CANADA Takes on FRANCE. Published May 20, 2026.
- Orange Actualités: Coupe Davis : Les Bleus joueront à Québec. Aurélie Sacchelli, Media365, May 21, 2026.
Reported from public sources.