The Billie Jean King Cup is here! Tennishead shares everything you need to know about the tournament.
Great Britain qualified for the last eight with victories against Germany and the Netherlands in April.
Having made the semi-finals last year, they will now feel confident of winning the tournament for the first time.
Here is all the important information about the Billie Jean King Cup, such as the British team, full schedule, and how to watch.
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Billie Jean King Cup dates and location
The 2025 Billie Jean King Cup starts on Tuesday, 16 September, and the final is on Sunday, 21 September.
All seven matches will be played on the indoor hard courts at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China.
Billie Jean King Cup British team
The following eight countries will compete for the Billie Jean King Cup trophy this week: China, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, the United States, Great Britain, and Japan.
The British team, captained by former world number 48 Anne Keothavong, have a strong lineup despite Emma Raducanu’s controversial withdrawal.
- Katie Boulter
- Sonay Kartal
- Jodie Burrage
- Francesca Jones (replacing Emma Raducanu)
What is the Billie Jean King Cup schedule?
Every team at the Billie Jean King Cup will play a quarter-final match. The winners will then advance to the semi-finals on Friday/Saturday and the final on Sunday.
| Date | Time (BST) | Match |
| September 16 | 9 a.m. | Italy vs China |
| September 17 | 9 a.m. | Spain vs Ukraine |
| September 18 | 2 a.m. | Kazakhstan vs United States |
| September 18 | 9 a.m. | Great Britain vs Japan |
| September 19 | 9 a.m. | Winner of Italy/China vs Winner of Spain/Ukraine |
| Septwmber 20 | 9 a.m. | Winner of Kazakhstan/USA vs Winner of Great Britain/Japan |
| September 21 | 9 a.m. | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 |
Where to watch the Billie Jean King Cup
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch every match from the Billie Jean King Cup on BBC Sport, BBC iPlayer, and Tennis Channel.
Billie Jean King Cup predictions
Tennishead writer Max Kilham has predicted which team will win the Billie Jean King Cup and how Great Britain will perform.
“I simply cannot look past the American women. From top to bottom, the squad oozes talent. Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro will bring a wealth of experience to their singles matches, and they have the best women’s doubles player on the planet to back them up (Taylor Townsend).
“As for the GB team, I fear for their chances. Without the star power of Emma Raducanu, I think they will struggle. The form of Katie Boulter is also a concern. GB’s leading woman won just one of six singles matches during the North American hard-court swing. The team have proven their worth in the past, but I believe they will exit the tournament at the quarter-final stage.”
