HNC Cup Pickleball Tournament 2026
Jim SThe HNC Cup Pickleball Tournament 2026 returns for an exciting two-day showdown on 14–15 March 2026 in ATP Club, Johor Bahru, bringing together competitive pickleball players from across the region for a high-energy weekend of matches.
With a total prize pool of RM74,000, this tournament promises intense competition and rewarding performances. Players are encouraged to secure their spots early, as registration closes on 5 March 2026. Don’t miss the chance to compete, connect, and make your mark at one of the biggest pickleball events of the year.
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Tournament Details
- Registration Date: Now Open - 05 Mar 2026
- Tournament Time: 8:00am, 14 – 15 Mar 2026 (2 days)
- Venue: ATP Club, Johor Bahru
- Registration Limit: Open to all players (Local & International)
Categories Available
Novice DUPR
- Men's Double
- Mixed Double
- Women's Double
Intermediate DUPR
- Men's Double
- Mixed Double
- Women's Double
Open Category
- Men's Double
- Mixed Double
Intermediate DUPR contain of:
- 2 Men's Double
- 1 Mixed Double
- 1 Women's Double
Open Team contains of:
- 2 Men's Double
- 1 Mixed Double
- 1 Women's Double
Prizes
Novice
- 1st Place: RM2,000 + Medal
- 2nd Place: RM1,200 + Medal
- 3rd Place: RM800 + Medal
Intermediate
- 1st Place: RM2,500 + Medal
- 2nd Place: RM1,500 + Medal
- 3rd Place: RM1,000 + Medal
Open
- 1st Place: RM6,000 + Medal + Trophy
- 2nd Place: RM2,500 + Medal
- 3rd Place: RM1,500 + Medal
Intermediate Team
- 1st Place: RM5,000 + Medal + Trophy
- 2nd Place: RM2,500 + Medal
- 3rd Place: RM1,500 + Medal
Open Team
- 1st Place: RM10,000 + Medal + Trophy
- 2nd Place: RM5,000 + Medal
- 3rd Place: RM3,000 + Medal
Tournament Format & Rules
- Category-Based Scoring Formats: Novice & Intermediate use rally scoring to 15 (Best of 3 in later stages), while Open uses traditional scoring to 11 or 15 depending on stage.
- Team Event Structure: Team DUPR <3.599 and Open Team events feature a League Stage followed by a Knockout Stage, with rally scoring formats adjusted by stage.
- Dreambreaker Tiebreaker: In knockout stages only, tied team matches (2–2) are decided by a 21-point rotating singles Dreambreaker with no timeouts.
- Advancement & Standings Criteria: League standings and group ties are determined by total points, sets won, set differential, and points differential, followed by head-to-head if applicable.
- DUPR & Lineup Compliance: The tournament is officially DUPR-rated, all results are submitted to DUPR, and teams must submit fixed official lineups via SportSync at least one hour before match time.
Registration & Fees
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Novice Categories
- Men's Double: RM144 (RM288 per team)
- Women's Double: RM144 (RM288 per team)
- Mixed Double: RM144 (RM288 per team)
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Intermediate Categories
- Men's Double: RM164 (RM328 per team)
- Women's Double: RM164 (RM328 per team)
- Mixed Double: RM164 (RM328 per team)
- Team Category: RM1,288
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Open Categories
- Men's Double: RM194 (RM388 per team)
- Mixed Double: RM194 (RM388 per team)
- Team Category: RM1,688
- Register Here: Website
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Please refer to the organizer website / social media for the most updated information.
