Pat Rafter Arena will once again host international tennis this September when Australia takes on Poland in a Davis Cup World Group I tie, bringing the competition back to Brisbane for the first time since 2018.
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Led by captain and former Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt, the Australian team will face Poland across 19 and 20 September, with the winning nation progressing to the 2027 Davis Cup Qualifiers and moving a step closer to the 2027 Davis Cup Finals. The announcement comes as Brisbane continues to build its calendar of major sporting events ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The tie will be played at Pat Rafter Arena, which has hosted major international tennis events including the Brisbane International. For tennis fans across Brisbane’s western suburbs, including those in Tennyson and surrounding communities, the event will bring international tennis to a venue close to home.
Hewitt, who has captained Australia since 2016, will again guide the national team as it looks to continue its pursuit of another Davis Cup title. Australia reached consecutive Davis Cup finals in 2022 and 2023 and will be aiming to move one step closer to another Finals appearance with a win over Poland.
Brisbane adds another major sporting event
The announcement follows a series of major sporting events secured for Brisbane across several codes. Recent announcements have confirmed the city will host Anzac Day rugby union Tests between the Wallabies and the All Blacks from next year, along with Socceroos matches against Brazil later this year, as Brisbane continues preparations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tennis Australia has confirmed tickets for the Davis Cup tie went on sale on 1 July, with a presale followed by general public sales through Ticketmaster later that day. The two-day contest will feature up to five matches between Australia and Poland under the Davis Cup team format.
The winning nation will advance to the 2027 Davis Cup Qualifiers, keeping alive its hopes of reaching the 2027 Davis Cup Finals. The losing team will compete in the 2027 World Group stage for an opportunity to return to the Qualifiers the following year.
Tennis returns to Pat Rafter Arena
The return of the Davis Cup has also been welcomed by Tennis Queensland, which sees the event as an opportunity to host another international tennis fixture in Brisbane.
Tennis Queensland chief executive Cameron Pearson said the organisation was pleased to see the competition return, noting that Brisbane’s facilities and favourable September conditions made the city well suited to hosting elite tennis. He also indicated there was strong anticipation about welcoming Australian supporters back to Pat Rafter Arena for the tie.
Pat Rafter Arena has hosted numerous international tournaments over the years, including the Brisbane International, and will again provide the stage for Australia’s Davis Cup campaign.
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For local tennis clubs, players and supporters, the event offers an opportunity to watch Australia’s men’s team compete in Brisbane without travelling interstate.
With Hewitt again leading the Australian side and a place in the 2027 Qualifiers at stake, the September tie against Poland is set to bring international team tennis back to Brisbane after an eight-year absence.
Published 1-July-2026
