Hilton partners with 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen

A promotional image for the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen. Courtesy of Hilton

Hilton has been named the official hotel partner for the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the second consecutive year, providing accommodations and exclusive experience for the upcoming international tennis tournament in Shenzhen.

The premier women's team tennis competition will be held from Sept. 22 to 27 at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, Nanshan District. Hilton is combining its hospitality services with the sporting event to offer special experiences for Hilton Honors members.

Throughout the tournament, members can use points to bid on or redeem VIP box seats at the venue. They can also attend the player welcome dinner, scheduled for this evening at Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, where fans will have an opportunity to interact with international players ahead of the matches.

A Hilton Honors and Billie Jean King Cup co-branded hotel key card.

The partnership introduces several interactive elements, including behind-the-scenes tours during the semifinals and finals. The tours will give attendees a firsthand look at pre-match preparations, team coordination, and event operations. Families can also redeem points for a youth flag-bearer experience, allowing children to walk onto the court carrying national flags alongside the competing teams during all seven matches.

"Sports possess a unique power to connect people with destinations," said Wendy Huang, senior vice president and commercial director for Hilton Greater China and Mongolia. "Through world-class events like the Billie Jean King Cup, we hope to deeply integrate the viewing experience, city exploration, and hotel services to create more engaging and memorable travel experiences for our members."

Beyond member-exclusive perks, Hilton has partnered with travel platform Fliggy and select local hotels in Shenzhen to offer "stay and watch" packages to the general public, bundling accommodations with first-class match tickets.

To mark the event, guests staying at participating Hilton properties between Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 will have access to limited-edition, co-branded digital room keys, while guests at designated Shenzhen properties will receive physical commemorative key cards.