Date: April 17-19, 2026

Organizer:

Pickleball Federation Austria, ZVR number: 1339798151

Tournament Directors:

Peter Robic | peter@playpickleball.at | +4369911334885

Ashley Simpson | ashley@playpickleball.at | +436706555593

Venue:

Racket Revolution, Dr.-Alexander-Schärf-Straße 3, 2700 Wiener Neustadt

Events:

Only one category per event: “Open” (no DUPR restriction)

  • Women’s Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
  • Men’s Doubles – (max. 32 teams)
  • Mixed Doubles – (max. 32 teams)
  • Men’s Singles – (max. 32 players)
  • Women’s Singles – (max. 16 players)
  • 50+ Senior Women’s Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
  • 50+ Senior Men’s Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
  • 50+ Senior Mixed Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
  • 50+ Senior Men’s Singles – (max. 16 players)
  • 50+ Senior Women’s Singles – (max. 16 players)

Events will not be held if fewer than 3 teams/players register.

Registration:

Registration and payment online only via RAQT App (Android) (iPhone)

Registration deadline:

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM or earlier if events are full

Entry Fees:

  • 35€ per player per draw (Women, Men, Seniors)
  • -10% discount for second draw
  • -20% discount for third draw

Included in the entry fee:

  • Court fees
  • Balls
  • Players Party with Blacklight Pickleball
  • 1 Tournament Shirt for ALL registered players
  • 2-match guarantee per event
  • Medals for top 3 in each event

Balls: Franklin X40, yellow

Courts: 5 permanent pickleball courts

Approved paddles: All paddles approved by USAP – Link.

Livestream:

Finals Day, April 19, 2026 on Streamster

DUPR: All matches will be recorded on DUPR (www.dupr.com). Linking RAQT & DUPR is required.

Official Tournament Hotel:

Winrooms Hotel & Apartments

Bookings via: booking@winrooms.at  Code: Pickleball-Team

Hotel info: www.winrooms.at

  • Single room: 64,50 EUR per night
  • Double room: 37 EUR per night and per person
  • Local tax: 2,60 EUR per night and per person
  • Breakfast buffet: 14,90 EUR per day and per person

Schedule:

Friday, April 17, from 5 p.m.: Senior Singles (including finals), Senior Mixed Doubles (preliminary rounds)

Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m.: Senior Mixed Doubles (final rounds), Senior Doubles (women & men)

Saturday, April 18, from 12 p.m.: Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles (all rounds up to and including the quarterfinals)

Sunday, April 19, from 9 a.m.: Semifinals (women’s doubles, mixed doubles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, men’s singles)

Sunday, April 19, from 1 p.m.: Finals (women’s doubles, mixed doubles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, men’s singles)

Exact start times depend on number of participants and will be announced after registration closes.

Players Party:

Blacklight Pickleball on Saturday April 18 from 7 p.m.

FREE for participants of the 4th Austrian Pickleball Championships. Guests: 20€

General Regulations:

  1. Matches follow the rules of the PFA competition regulations.
  2. The draws shall will be held in a knockout format whenever possible; in the general class, the title should only be won by remaining undefeated.
  3. Matches can be scheduled for 1 or 2 winning games.
  4. If fewer than 6 registrations per event, round-robin format will be used. Seniors events may use round-robin even with more players.
  5. Side change after each set (if more than 1 winning game). In last or single-game matches: side change at 6 or 8 points (games to 11 or 15).
  6. 1 timeout per team per game.
  7. Yellow clothing is prohibited due to ball color.
  8. Eligible participants: Austrian citizens or residents living in Austria for at least one year by April 17, 2026 (proof required upon request).
  9. No guarantee of participation if registering without a doubles partner.
  10. Players must check in with the tournament directors on match day.
  11. Players not ready to play within 10 minutes of scheduled time will forfeit that round but may play in the next (if any).
  12. The organizer, PFA, hosting club, venue, or any involved party assume no liability whatsoever.
  13. PFA may adjust this announcement if needed for the smooth operation of the tournament.
  14. By registering, I agree to the production and further use of media (images, video, audio, etc.) created of me by the organizers or their representatives.
  15. If individual provisions are ineffective or unenforceable, the rest remain unaffected. The valid provision closest to the intent shall apply instead.