The innovative, groundbreaking format will be played out over three days. The eight players will compete in two round-robin groups, with the top two in each group moving through to the semi-finals.
The UTS rules can be found here.
The Players
More players to be announced …
8 Star Players will compete for the coveted Zeus trophy.
*The players line up is provisional and subject to change
The Ice Man
Casper Ruud
The Commander
Ugo Humbert
The Bublik Enemy
Alexander Bublik
What is the UTS concept?
When and where is Bastide UTS Nimes ?
The first UTS event of 2026 will be played across two days, from Friday 4th April to Saturday 5th April.
Competition days and times
– Friday : 12pm – 5:30 pm (4 games – quarter finals)
– Saturday : 12pm – 5:30 pm (5 games – Final 4)
UTS Nîmes will be held at ‘Les arènes de Nîmes’ with a 13 000-capacity stadium.
What is the order of play for Bastide UTS Nimes ?
Friday 4th of April
| 1:30pm | Quarter Final |
| 2:30pm | Quarter Final |
| 3:30pm | Quarter Final |
| 4:30pm | Quarter Final |
Saturday 5th of April:
| 12pm | Classification match for tied 5th place |
| 1pm | Classification match for tied 5th place |
| 2pm | Semi-final 1 |
| 3pm | Semi-final 2 |
| 4:30pm | Final |
How many matches will each player contest?
This format ensures that all players will feature in a minimum of 2 matches (quarter final and and semi final or classification match) and in a maximum of 3 matches (quarter final, semi final and final).
What is the prize money?
Total prize money of USD 1,000 million will be on offer, with a maximum of USD 301k for the winner.
Where to buy tickets?
Tickets will go on sale on October 28th on Adam Concerts.