Putrajaya Novice Pickleball Tournament 2026 is calling all pickleball players to join our tournament this upcoming 15th February in 11Pikelbola, Danau Golf, UKM Bangi. The tournament is brought to you by Putrajaya Pickleball Association (PUPA) and is supported by Kementerian Belia dan Sukan.

2 Categories:

1. Men’s Double (40 teams)

2. Mixed Double (40 teams)

Players are allowed to register in more than 1 category. DUPR must be below 3.1

Tournament Details

Date: 15 February 2026

Location: 11Pikelbola, Danau Golf, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi

Tournament Schedule: Sunday, 15th February

1) Men’s Double: 8 am – 12 pm

2) Mixed Double: 2 pm – 6 pm

Registration Fee: RM150 per team

Merchandise: Tournament t-shirt & sponsors' items

Prizes

1st Place: RM1,000

2nd Place: RM600

3rd Place: RM400

4th Place: RM200

Prize Pool (Cash): RM4,400

Prize Pool (Merchandise):

Total Prize Pool: RM4,400

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

- 3.0 covers everything from 3.001 to 3.099.

• 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

• Men’s Double Category – 8 pools, 5 teams in each pool

• Mixed Double Category – 8 pools, 5 teams in each pool

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

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