NKS Cup 2026 Pickleball Tournament

📅 Event Details

Date: 25 April 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: 91 Pickleball Clubhouse, Melaka, Malaysia

🗓️ Event Overview

The NKS Cup 2026 Pickleball Tournament is set to bring together pickleball players and enthusiasts for a day of exciting competition and community engagement in Melaka.

Hosted at 91 Pickleball Clubhouse, the tournament aims to promote the growth of pickleball within the region while providing a competitive yet welcoming platform for players to showcase their skills. The event will feature top emerging players competing across multiple categories, fostering sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the continued development of the pickleball community.

Participants can expect a well-organized tournament experience, attractive prizes, and an energetic atmosphere throughout the day.

📝 Registration Details

Standard Entry Fee: RM200 per team (includes tournament shirts)

Registration Closing Date: 20th April 2026

Registration will be conducted through Sports Sync Asia.

Important Note:

• Only one registration submission per team is required for each category.
• Teams wishing to compete in both categories must submit separate registrations for each category.

🎮 Competition Categories

Mixed Doubles — 32 Teams

Men's Doubles — 32 Teams

🏆 Prize Structure

🥇 Champion

RM1,200 Cash Prize + Trophy + Medals

🥈 Runner-Up

RM700 Cash Prize + Medals

🥉 Second Runner-Up

RM400 Cash Prize + Medals

🧮 Tournament Format

The tournament will be conducted in two stages:

Stage 1 – Group Stage

Round Robin format to determine qualification for the knockout rounds.

Top 2 Advance into Round of 16

Stage 2 – Knockout Stage

Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Finals

Detailed match scoring and format will follow the Official Tournament factsheet.

🕒 Tentative Schedule

08:00 AM – Mixed Doubles (Group Stage)

10:00 AM – Men's Doubles (Group Stage)

12:00 PM onwards – Knockout Stage (Quarterfinals to Finals for both categories)

Note: Schedule may be adjusted depending on match progression.

📌 Player Eligibility

• Participation is restricted to players with a DUPR rating below 3.300.
• Eligibility will be determined based on DUPR ratings recorded on 1 March 2026. Any rating updates after this date will not affect eligibility.
• Each team must include at least one Malaccan player.
• The Malaccan player must have “04” as the first two digits of their Malaysian Identity Card (IC).

📘 Rules & Regulations

• All matches will be conducted in accordance with the Official Tournament Fact Sheet.
• 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. The 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 NKS Cup 2026, players and spectators consent to photography, videography, and media recording during the event. Such materials may be used for promotional, marketing, and social media purposes by the organizers 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 organizer shall not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred during the tournament.
• All decisions made by the tournament organizers and referees are final.

📞 Contact Information

For inquiries or further information:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 WhatsApp: 010-228 2960 (Peakles)

📱 WhatsApp: 016-662 6628 (Jun Hang)

🏓 Register now and be part of the NKS Cup 2026 — a competitive and exciting pickleball experience in Melaka.