Welcome to McKinney, Billie Jean King Cup!
The City of McKinney and Visit McKinney are proud to welcome the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-off to The Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park. This state-of-the-art facility will host games between the top women’s players from Ukraine and Austria on Nov. 16-17.
"Hosting a tournament of this caliber showcases our world-class facilities and puts McKinney on the global stage," said Mayor George Fuller. "Moreover, we are proud to provide a home for the Ukrainian team during such a challenging time, demonstrating our city's commitment to supporting recreation and cultural exchanges."
The competition will be a best-of-five match series and one of eight held worldwide in November. The winners will advance to the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier by Gainbridge next April. The play-off begins Saturday, Nov. 16, with two singles matches. Two reverse singles matches and a doubles match will follow on Sunday, Nov. 17. If one nation clinches victory in the third or fourth singles match, the schedule will be amended.
Tickets to the matches are available below as are links to hotels, restaurants, things to do, and other tools you might need in planning your visit to McKinney. Ticket prices are $35 to $95.
More information, including a final schedule and confirmed players, will be announced soon. 100% of the proceeds from the tie will benefit the Svitolina Foundation and the Bush-Wikse ACE Outreach Program, helping children worldwide with access to tennis equipment, programs, and other resources.
About Svitolina Foundation:
A charitable organization that has been working hard since 2019 to identify and support young talent and create the right conditions for them to ensure the future of Ukrainian tennis. Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, the Svitolina Foundation has launched new areas of activity: assistance to athletes and their families fleeing the war, a psychological support program for athletes, sports diplomacy, and a series of tournaments with grants of support for Ukrainian children.
About Bush-Wikse ACE Outreach Program:
The Bush-Wikse ACE Outreach Program is a non-profit organization honoring the legacy of President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, and Hall-of-Fame Coach Patrick Wikse, to Advise, Counsel, and Encourage (ACE) youth by connecting positive role models and resources through the sport of tennis. In addition to learning the sport of tennis, ACE promotes core values of sportsmanship, integrity, self-confidence, and hard work.