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).

DUPR 5.8 = 5.800

NR=2.9

No cap for individual DUPR. All matches will be submitted for DUPR rating.

Due to DUPR's server issue, we have temporarily turned off the system restrictions for DUPR. Players are expected to make sure their DUPR are within the limit for every new registration.

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

Registration at 7:30 am

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

Registration at 1:00 pm

Sunday, 13 September

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

Registration at 7:30 am

2) Men’s Double Open: 2 pm – 6 pm

Registration at 1 pm

Registration Fee: RM120 per team

Merchandise: Tournament t-shirt & sponsors' items (limited to the first 150 teams)

Prizes

1st Place: RM1,000

2nd Place: RM800

3rd Place: RM600

4th Place: RM400

Prize Pool (Cash): RM11,200

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

• 16 pools, 4 teams in each pool (MD Novice & XD Novice)

• 6 pools, 5 teams in each pool (WD Novice & MD Open)

• Double Category – Round 32, round 16, QF, SF, FINALS The top 2 teams in each group will automatically advance to the Round 32 or round 16