AD GAMES 2026 - Pickleball Tournament

SUMMARY – Rules & Regulations

Event Date: 26th September 2026

Time: 8.00 AM – 2.00 PM

Venue: Arena Sukan Kuala Lumpur

Categories & Format

Categories:

• Men’s Doubles
• Women's Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

Maximum Entries:

• Maximum of 7 teams per category or as per final number allocated by the Main Organizing Committee

Tournament Format:

• Pool Play (Round-robin + Single Elimination)

Equipment & Attire

• The organizer will provide pickleball paddles for the tournament.
• However participants may use their own paddles, provided that they comply with the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook 2026 specifications.
• Tournament-grade pickleballs will be provided by the organizer.
• Participants are required to wear proper sports attire and court shoes during matches.

Match Format

All matches will be played using a 1-set format.

• Each match will be played up to 21 points using rally scoring.
• The first team to reach 21 points will be declared the winner. Sudden death applies at 20–20, with the next point determining the winner.
• Players will change ends when either team reaches 11 points.

Event Structure

• Tournament format: Pool Play (Round-Robin) followed by Single Elimination.
• Teams will be randomly drawn into pools with an equal or reasonably similar number of teams. Each team will play against every other team in their respective pool once. The winner and runner-up of each pool will advance to the Single Elimination Stage.
• Match Progression (subject to the number of participating teams):
• Semifinals → Final, with a 3rd/4th Place Playoff.

Basic Rules

The tournament will follow the following key pickleball rules:

• Double Bounce Rule applies.
• Volley shots are not allowed within the Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen).
• A fault will be called if a player steps into the Kitchen while executing a volley.
• The ball must land within the designated court boundaries during play.

General Regulations

• All decisions made by the organizer and tournament officials shall be final and binding.
• The organizer reserves the right to amend the match schedule and playing arrangements when necessary.
• Players must report according to the assigned match schedule. Failure to do so may result in a walkover being awarded to the opponent.
• Any rules not specifically stated in this document shall follow the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook 2026.