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Federer will play in the on-court ceremony during the 2026 Hall of Fame induction

The Swiss great will be presented at the August event in Newport

February 10, 2026

The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced the schedule of events for the 2026 Induction Ceremony. Roger Federer will be inducted into the Players’ Section and Mary Carillo will be inducted into the Donor’s Section during festivities from August 27-29, 2026. Single tickets for select events and weekend packages will be available for purchase beginning February 11 at 10 am EST.

The reimagined celebration, which began in 2025, will return with a three-day program in Newport, RI The Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments returns on Friday, August 28, featuring a double appearance by Federer and other tennis legends. New events include a Pre-Red Carpet Show and a fan viewing party before the Induction Ceremony.

With tickets starting at $90, fans will enjoy a rare opportunity to watch Federer play at the venue where he achieved his greatest success. More information about the participants in the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments will be announced in the coming months.

For the first time in 2026, fans can also secure their spot for a special Red Carpet Pre-Show where Federer, Carillo and additional Hall of Famers will make special appearances before the 2026 Induction Ceremony. Red Carpet Pre-Show tickets also include access to the Viewing Induction Party, which allows fans to watch the event together on the big screen in the stadium on the grounds of the Hall of Fame.

Additionally, the three-day celebration in Newport will bring back existing programs such as Courting Fashion, a cocktail evening hosted at the prestigious Marble House mansion, and the Fit for Fame Blazer Presentation dinner. Fame Fest will take over the Hall of Fame where fans can enjoy an immersive tennis experience, live podcast tapings, food trucks and more. The celebrations will also kick off with the return of The Tennis Wave, a pop-up tennis court at Bowen’s Wharf featuring Hall of Famers.

Individual tickets to the Red Carpet Pre-Show and Watch Party for the 2026 Red Carpet Celebration, the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments and Courting Fashion will go on sale Wednesday, February 11, at 10 a.m. EST. Fans looking for the ultimate Induction Festival experience can choose from a variety of ticket packages, ranging from access to weekend shows and the Horse Court Induction Festival, to VIP access and weekend event seating and a 3-night stay at a premier Newport hotel. More information, a full schedule and prices for a la carte tickets and packages can be found at tennisfame.com/induction.

About the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is a non-profit organization that preserves the history of tennis and celebrates its champions to promote excellence across generations around the world. Induction into the Hall of Fame is Tennis’ highest honor, and to date has been presented to 270 Hall of Famers representing 28 countries. Located in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, the Hall of Fame honors these legends and chronicles the history of the sport in an interactive museum, digital experience and global program. For more information on the International Tennis Hall of Fame, visit tennisfame.com.