USTA Eastern Team Sectional Championships

In USTA Eastern's Team Sectional Championships, teams within each of our six regions compete to capture the section championship title.

View the 2024 Eastern Sectional Championships recap

View the 2023 Eastern Sectional Championships recap

View the 2022 Eastern Sectional Championships recap

2026 Information

The USTA Eastern Team Sectional Championship is the section's biggest team event for juniors. In 2026, the event will be held April 24-26 (Advanced Division) and June 19-21 (Intermediate Division) at multiple facilities across New York and New Jersey. 

The Sectional Championship is open to all players across the section who meet eligibility criteria. Those who participate can earn L5 Closed points (Advanced Division) and L6 points (Intermediate Division). Form a team with your friends and compete against other squads in the section!

Divisions 

Championship Team Tennis in the USTA Eastern section is divided by age group—12 & Under (12U), 14 & Under (14U), 16 & Under (16U) and 18 & Under (18U)—and the following levels:

Advanced Level: Advanced Level competition for Championship Team Tennis is classified as an L5 Closed event. Only Eastern players are permitted to participate. This division is ideal for players who want to mix up their singles tournament schedule with the fun of team competition. 

Intermediate Level: Intermediate Level competition for Championship Team Tennis is classified as an L6 event. Players in this division should have a few L6 and/or L7 USTA tournaments under their belt and/or practice a few times per week. This division is also perfect for JV high school players.

Team Registration + Deadlines

All prospective teams for the USTA Eastern Team Sectional Championships should complete the Team Registration Form (below) only once they have secured a Safe Play-approved coach and the minimum number of players. Each team's roster MUST include a minimum of two boys and two girls eligible to play a match, with a maximum of three boys and three girls (recommended).

L5/Advanced Division registration deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026

L6/Intermediate Division registration deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026

Championship Locations

L5 Advanced Division Sectional Championships (April 24-26)

• 12U: Centercourt Chatham
• 14U: Sportime Hempstead Lake
• 16U: New York Tennis Club
• 18U: Long Island Health and Racquet Club

L6 Intermediate Division Sectional Championships (June 19-21)

• 12U: Centercourt Chatham
• 14U: Long Island Health and Racquet Club
• 16U: New York Tennis Club
• 18U: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Team Selection

Each division can include a maximum of eight teams. L5 teams will be selected based on a combined WTN Rating, and L6 teams will be selected based on a first-come, first-served selection.

2026 National Championships

Teams in the 18U Advanced Division, 16U Advanced Division and 18U Intermediate Division will also play for the chance to represent USTA Eastern at the Impact Team Tennis Junior National Championships at Clemson University July 13-16, 2026.