Philly might not be getting its first professional women’s tennis tournament in over 20 years if not for Unrivaled.

Spectators can enjoy sweet views of the city skyline at the host site — the University of Pennsylvania’s Hamlin Tennis Center — with an additional 1,200 temporary seats coming to center court for the event.

Women’s professional tennis returns to Philadelphia this summer for the Philadelphia Tennis Classic, a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 tournament, on the only U.S. stop on the East Coast ahead of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.

The Philadelphia Tennis Classic is officially set to bring professional women’s tennis to the city this summer, promising high-level competition and an exciting new sporting event for local fans. 

A new WTA 125 tournament, the Philadelphia Tennis Classic, is coming back to Philadelphia for the first time since 2005. It is scheduled from Aug. 23 to 29 at Penn's Hamlin Tennis Center, one week before the U.S. Open.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — World-class women’s tennis is making its return to Philadelphia this summer, bringing top-ranked players and global competition back to the city just days before one of the sport’s biggest stages.

Women's professional tennis is coming to Philadelphia this summer. The Philadelphia Classic will be held at the Hamlin Tennis Center at the University of Pennsylvania at the end of August, one week before the U.S. Open begins in New York.

The Women’s Tennis Association is adding the Philadelphia Tennis Classic, which will take place at Penn’s Hamlin Tennis Center from Aug. 23-29, a week before the U.S. Open.

Wanda Sykes-backed Philadelphia Sisters, which brought the Unrivaled basketball league to the city in January, is partnering to bring a WTA tennis tournament to Philadelphia the week before the U.S. Open.

The Philadelphia Sisters™ and Topnotch Management said they are thrilled to announce the return of professional women’s tennis to Philadelphia as they plan to host a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 tournament this August.

October 3, 2025 - Unrivaled brings fast-paced, player-owned 3-on-3 action back to the city of sisterly affection. Cherri Gregg spoke with some of the grassroots organizers.

Oct. 3, 2025 - Four of the league’s eight teams will play back-to-back games starting Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Oct 02, 2025 - “Philly is Unrivaled Presented by Xfinity” to take place on Friday, January 30

Oct. 02, 2025 - Unrivaled, the new 3v3 professional women’s basketball league, makes its tour debut here on January 30, thanks to Philly Sisters, co-founded by Wanda and Alex Sykes

Oct, 2, 2025 - For the first time since 1998, the City of Philadelphia will host women’s professional basketball.

Oct 2, 2025 - Start 3x3 pro women's basketball league, is hitting the road. First stop: Philly.

Oct. 2, 2025 - Unrivaled, a professional women's basketball league, will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia in January, organizers and city leaders announced on Thursday at LOVE Park.

Oct. 2, 2025 - Unrivaled, the new winter women's basketball league, will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan. 30.

July 1, 2025 - Ashley Gardner, assistant professor in Temple’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, explains the decision to expand to Philadelphia and the potential impact on the city and women’s basketball. 

July 1, 2025 - 76ers owner Josh Harris “continued calling and ‘bothering people and making our case’” for Philadelphia to land a WNBA team, and that “persuasion -- and the formal bid -- worked,” according to Gina Mizell of the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER.

Jun 30, 2025 - The WNBA announced Monday it will expand to 18 teams by 2030, with franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia joining previously announced teams in Portland and Toronto, which begin play next year. The Golden State Valkyries are currently in their first season.

June 30, 2025 - The WNBA is finally coming to Philadelphia as part of a three-city expansion by 2030, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the 76ers announced Monday.

June 30, 2025 - “We’re really confident this will be a powerhouse,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said, “both on the court and in the community.”

January 13, 2025 - The comedian and her wife spoke Monday about the latest Sixers' plan to build in South Philly. They have been leading the effort to bring an expansion franchise to the city.

Dec 18, 2024 - Comedian Wanda Sykescourted a who's who of A-listers during the pandemic to bring a WNBA team to Philadelphia. And she was doing it with a big assist from Cherelle Parker, Axios has learned.