KBS Masters 2026 - Pickleball

The tournament is brought to you by Putrajaya Pickleball Association (PUPA) and is supported by Kementerian Belia dan Sukan.

4 Categories:

1. Women’s Double (DUPR<5.8) (64 teams)

2. Men’s Double (DUPR<5.8) (64 teams)

3. Mixed Double (DUPR<5.8) (64 teams)

4. Men’s Double Open (64 teams)

Players are allowed to register in more than 1 category. Only open for Malaysians age 40 and above (must have reached 40 before 12 September 2026).

Tournament Details

Date: 12-13 September 2026

Location: P4, Bukit Jalil

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday, 12 September

1) Women’s Double (DUPR<5.8): 8 am - 12 pm

2) Men’s Double (DUPR<5.8): 2 pm - 6 pm

Sunday, 13 September

1) Mixed Double (DUPR<5.8): 8 am – 12 pm

2) Men’s Double Open: 2 pm – 6 pm

Registration Fee: RM120 per team

Merchandise: Tournament t-shirt & sponsors' items

Prizes

1st Place: RM1,000

2nd Place: RM800

3rd Place: RM600

4th Place: RM400

Prize Pool (Cash): RM4,400

Prize Pool (Merchandise):

Total Prize Pool: RM11,200

Tournament Formats/Rules

• Group Stage (Round Robin): 1 set – 15 points

• Knockout Stage (R16): 1 set – 15 points

• Change sides when the first team reach 8 points

• Knockout Stage (QF, SF, Final): 1 set – 21 points

• Change sides when the first team reach 11 points

• Each game will use the sudden-death format, no deuce at (14-14) and (20-20)

• Time-out: 1 minute for each team (1 time only in a game) starting in the knockout rounds

• All matches, groupings and knockouts will be officiated matches. The umpire will call for service faults, non-volley zone faults and score

• Line call rules: Receiver calls for the out ball, the umpire may advise if any dispute happens, no re-serve

• All players are expected to join with integrity. Substitution of players, creation of sub-account, and manipulation of DUPR ratings are NOT allowed, and in such cases, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to verify or disqualify ineligible players.

• DUPR Rating will be based on the rating recorded on player registration date

• Match scheduling and timings are subject to change based on tournament progress.

• Participants who fail to report at the registration and match times may be disqualified or given an automatic defeat.

• The decisions of the referees and technical officials are final.

Group Stage

• 8 pools, 5 teams in each pool

• Double Category – Round 16, QF, SF, FINALS The top 2 teams in each group (8 groups) will automatically advance to the Round 16