MTA Peakles Cup Pickleball Tournament 2026

📅 Event Details

Date: 12 December 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM+ (see Tentative Schedule below)

Venue: 91 Pickleball Clubhouse Melaka

🗓️ Event Overview

The MTA Peakles Cup Pickleball Tournament 2026 is set to bring together pickleball players and enthusiasts for an exciting day of competition and community celebration in Melaka.

Jointly organised by Persatuan Pelancongan Negeri Melaka (MTA) and Peakles, the tournament aims to promote pickleball as a growing recreational and competitive sport while positioning Melaka as an active sports-tourism destination. As an open competition for individual pairings, a limited number of slots are reserved for VIPs and guests; the Melaka Invitational Club Team Event is by invitation to Melaka clubs.

The event brings together players, sponsors, media and the local community for a day of competitive play, entertainment and networking — complete with opening ceremony elements (kompang and traditional dance performances) and MVP awards presented at the close of the event.

📝 Registration Details

Melaka Invitational Club Team Event — Invitational club team category

RM400 per team registration

4 pairs (8 players) per team

Mixed Double — Combined DUPR 6.599

RM240 per team (standard rate)

RM210 per team with Malaccan club code (for Melaka-registered clubs)

Men's Double — Combined DUPR 6.599

RM240 per team (standard rate)

RM210 per team with Malaccan club code (for Melaka-registered clubs)

Registration Closing Date: 22 November 2026

Important Note:

Of the 32 team slots per category in Men's Double and Mixed Double, 8 slots are reserved for Melaka-registered clubs registering with the Malaccan club code at the discounted rate; the remaining 24 slots per category register at the standard rate.

🎮 Competition Categories

Melaka Invitational Club Team Event — 16 Teams (Invitational, 4 pairs per team)

Mixed Double — 32 Teams (Combined DUPR 6.5)

Men's Double — 32 Teams (Combined DUPR 6.5)

Total capacity: 80 teams across all three categories

🏆 Prize Structure

Melaka Invitational Club Team Event

🥇 Champion — RM2,888 Cash Prize + Crystal Medal + Mock Cheque + Bonia Merchandise Worth RM8,000

🥈 1st Runner-Up — RM1,388 Cash Prize + Crystal Medal + Mock Cheque

🥉 2nd Runner-Up — RM888 Cash Prize + Crystal Medal + Mock Cheque

Men's Double & Mixed Double (each category)

🥇 Gold (Champion) — RM1,988 Cash Prize + Crystal Medal + Mock Cheque + Bonia Merchandise Worth RM2,000 + Paddle Credits RM1000

🥈 Silver — RM988 Cash Prize + Crystal Medal + Mock Cheque + Paddle Credits RM800

🥉 Bronze — RM588 Cash Prize + Crystal Medal + Mock Cheque + Paddle Credits RM600

🌟 MVP of the Day

5 MVP awards presented at the Prize Ceremony

🧮 Tournament Format

The tournament will be conducted in two stages for Men's Double and Mixed Double:

Stage 1 – Group Stage: Round Robin format to determine qualification for the knockout rounds.

Stage 2 – Knockout Stage: Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Bronze → Final

Melaka Invitational Club Team Event follows a Group Stage into a Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Bronze → Final knockout format. Each tie is played over four pairs (Pair 1: Men's Double, Combined Age 70+ | Pair 2: Women's Double | Pair 3: Men's Double | Pair 4: Mixed Double). If the tie is level, it is decided by a Dreambreaker — one 15-point singles game.

Detailed match scoring and format to follow the official tournament rulebook - will update soon.

🕒 Tentative Schedule

12 December 2026

Time / Activity

7:00am — Registration / Check-in - Mixed Doubles

7:45am — Briefing - Mixed Doubles

8:00am — Mixed Doubles — Group Stage

8:45am — Registration / Check-in - Men's Doubles

9:30am — Men's Doubles — Group Stage

11:00am — Knockout Round of 16 - XD then MD

12:30pm — Mixed Doubles — Final

13:00pm — Men's Doubles — Final

14:00pm — Prize Ceremony - XD & MD

12:30pm — Transition / Team Briefing / Warm Up

14:00pm — Team Event — Group Round

21:00pm — Team Event — Final

22:00pm — Prize Ceremony

Note: Schedule may be adjusted depending on match progression. Opening ceremony elements (kompang, traditional dance, official photos) will be slotted in during the Briefing window or another break, at MTA's discretion.

📌 Player Eligibility

This tournament will be conducted using a Combined DUPR Rating format for Men's Double and Mixed Double.

⚡ Men's Double & Mixed Double

The combined DUPR rating of both players must not exceed DUPR 6.500 (Max Capped DUPR 3.599).

⭐ Melaka Invitational Club Team Event

An invitational club team category. Each team fields four pairs (8 players), and each tie is played over all four pairs:

Pair 1 — Men's Double, Combined Age 70+: Combined DUPR 6.0 (max 3.499 per player)

Pair 2 — Women's Double: DUPR 3.0 and below

Pair 3 — Men's Double: Combined DUPR 6.0 (max 3.299 per player)

Pair 4 — Mixed Double: Combined DUPR 6.0 (max 3.299 per player)

If the tie is level after the four pairs, a Dreambreaker is played: one 15-point singles game.

All matches will be submitted to DUPR. All participating players must ensure their DUPR accounts are valid and verifiable at the time of registration.

⚠️ Verification & Compliance Policy

If any discrepancy, doubt, or inconsistency is found in a player's DUPR account, or if a formal complaint is received from other participants, the organiser reserves the right to take immediate action.

The player/team may be disqualified from the tournament without refund.

All match results involving the disqualified player/team may be voided.

Partner changes may still be allowed, subject to organiser approval.

📘 Rules & Regulations

All matches will be conducted in accordance with the official tournament rulebook.

Players are expected to uphold sportsmanship, fair play, and tournament etiquette throughout the competition.

All participants must use paddles that comply with USAPA/UPA-A specifications. Tournament officials reserve the right to inspect any paddle and may require players to switch paddles if it does not meet the required standards.

🎥 Media & Photography Consent

By participating in the MTA Peakles Cup Pickleball Tournament 2026, players and spectators consent to photography, videography, and media recording during the event, including optional livestream coverage. Such materials may be used for promotional, marketing, and social media purposes by the organisers and partners.

⚠️ Disclaimer

All registration fees are non-refundable, except in the event of tournament cancellation or postponement.

In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be issued to registered teams.

In the event of postponement, teams may either retain their registration for the rescheduled date or request a refund.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are medically and physically fit to compete.

The organiser shall not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred during the tournament.

All decisions made by the tournament organisers and referees are final.

📞 Contact Information

For inquiries or further information:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 WhatsApp: 010-228 2960 (Peakles)

🏓 Register now and be part of the MTA Peakles Cup Pickleball Tournament 2026 — a competitive and exciting pickleball experience in Melaka.