CAPA Tournament of Champions 2026
CAPA Tournament of Champions 2026
$13,500 Prize Money
Presented By CRBN, Cedars Sinai & CA Black Bears
REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
🔥 Experience the Ultimate Pickleball Tournament in California!
🏆 California’s Largest Pickleball Tournament: Record with more than 1300 participants, 70 divisions and 51 courts. Top competition with the best players from across the state!
📊 DUPR Sanctioned Matches & Efficient Bracket Play: Round robin plus medal round format. Each bracket will be completed within 3.5 hours with an assigned scorekeeper.
🎁 Free Exclusive CAPA Merchandise: Every participant will receive CAPA merchandise giveaway.
🥇Medals & Prizes: Top 3 finishers will receive CAPA customized medals 🏅 and prize money for open divisions 💰. Each gold medalist will receive exclusive CAPA award 👑.
🏟 Premier Pickleball Facility: Each CAPA tournament venue features dedicated pickleball courts, parking, restrooms and on-site restaurants for your convenience.
💥BEST Facility, BEST Competition & BEST Crew: Pro pickleball facilities, top competition and dedicated CAPA crew!
PLAYER LIST
BRACKET
DATE
Friday December 4th, 2026 &
Saturday December 5th, 2026 &
Sunday December 6th, 2026
LOCATION
Los Cab Sports Club
17272 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Top pickleball facility in Orange County with 55 pickleball courts
Restrooms and parking provided on location
Free drinks and snacks samples from vendors
Taco stand on site, food and drinks for purchase from the club
SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 4th, FRIDAY
Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles
Open Singles
DECEMBER 5th, SATURDAY
Amateur Women’s Doubles, Amateur Men’s Doubles
40+ Open Doubles, Mixed Open Doubles
DECEMBER 6th, SUNDAY
Amateur Mixed Doubles
Women’s Open Doubles, Men’s Open Doubles
Schedule will be released on November 15th and finalized on November 30th.
Schedule is subject to change based on court availability.
DIVISIONS
Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles: Skill: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, (& 5.5 Men’s) Age: 8+, 35+, 50+
Men’s & Women’s Singles: Skill: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+ | Prize Money: $3,000*
Mixed Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+ | Prize Money: $3,000*
40+ Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+ | Prize Money: $3,000*
Open Singles: Skill: 5.0+ | Prize Money: $1,500
Note: Open Divisions are for players rated 5.0 and above, including pro-level players, competing for prize money.
*PRIZE MONEY
Open Doubles, Mixed Open Doubles, 40+ Open Doubles
15+ Teams: $2000
25+ Teams: $3000
35+ Teams: $4000
FORMAT
Round Robin Play: For brackets with 4-11 teams.
Round Robin Plus Medal Rounds: For brackets with more than 11 teams.
Placement Criteria:
(1) Total Wins
(2) Wins Against Head-to-Head Teams
(3) Points Earned
(4) Lowest Points Allowed
Open Divisions are for players rated 5.0 and above, including pro-level players, competing for prize money.
Open Singles $1,500 Prize Money | Gold: $750, Silver: $450, Bronze: $300
Open Doubles $2,000-$4,000 Prize Money** | Gold: 50%, Silver: 30%, Bronze: 20%
**Prize money is determined by team participation. 15+ Teams: $2000, 25+ Teams: $3000, 35+ Teams: $4000
CAPA GIVEAWAY
Choose your own merchandise for each participant
CAPA AWARDS
2026 CAPA PLAY TO WIN medals for each medalist
California Black Bears t
owels
for each GOLD medalist
REGISTRATION FEE
Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles: $70 per person per event
Men’s & Women’s Singles: $70 per person per event
Men’s Open Doubles: $120 per person per event
Women’s Open Doubles: $120 per person per event
Mixed Open Doubles: $120 per person per event
40+ Open Doubles: $120 per person per event
Open Singles: $120 per person per event
Note: $10 late registration fee will be added for any incomplete registration after registration deadline.
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Early Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 @11:59pm ($5 OFF discount)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 29th, 2026 @ 11:59pm
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
Enter As A Team: Enter both players’ information during checkout. Both players must register and pay before the deadline.
Payment Options: If online registration shows your division is full or if you do not have PayPal, use Zelle to capickleballassociation@gmail.com. Include your full name, email, and division in the notes.
Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email and your team will be added to the ‘Player List’. A welcoming email will be sent within a week after the registration deadline.
Refund Policy: Withdrawals before the deadline will be refunded one week after registration deadline, with a $3 (amateurs) & $5 (open) PayPal processing fee per transaction. No refunds or credits for cancellations after the registration deadline for any reason. In case of weather-related stoppages, matches will be rescheduled or credits issued.
Registration Changes: Email us before the deadline for any changes. No changes allowed after the deadline.
TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
Official Ball: Franklin X-40 yellow
Tournament Rules: USAPA pickleball rules apply. Net serves are in continuous play.
Paddles Regulation: All paddles must be officially approved by either the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) or the United Pickleball Association (UPA). Any paddles that are not listed on the approved equipment lists, including unapproved test or prototype paddles are strictly prohibited from tournament play.
To ensure your paddle is compliant, please refer to the official approved lists below:
USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List: https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/
UPA Approved Paddle List: https://upaa.unitedpickleball.com/approved-paddles/
Players are responsible for verifying their paddle prior to competition.
Age Compliance:
8+ Divisions: Open to all players aged 8 and up.
35+ Divisions: Both partners must be 35 years or older.
50+ Divisions: Both partners must be 50 years or older.
Rating Compliance: Register according to your DUPR rating. Players can play above their rating but not below.
DUPR Rating Requirement:
3.0 Divisions: DUPR rating 3.49 or below
3.5 Divisions: DUPR rating 3.99 or below
4.0 Divisions: DUPR rating 4.49 or below
4.5 Divisions: DUPR rating 4.99 or below
5.0 Divisions: DUPR rating 5.49 or below
5.5 Divisions: Combined team average must be 9.0 and higher
Note: If a player does not have a rating (NR) or the rating is provisional (*), with 10 or fewer games recorded, the player can join any divisions.
Disqualification: Registering in a lower division than your rating or wrong age group may result in disqualification.
DUPR
Score Recording: All matches will be recorded to DUPR with the exception of the open divisions. Results will be uploaded within 3 weeks after the tournament.
DUPR Account: Every player needs a DUPR account for registration.
1. Please register for a free DUPR account at mydupr.com if you do not have a DUPR account yet.
2. Please click the link here and join our club ‘California Pickleball Association’ when you register.
TOURNAMENT INQUIRIES
Email capickleballassociation@gmail.com for any tournament inquiries.
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