2026 Nanhua Cup – National Intergenerational Pickleball League

1. Purpose
To promote the sport of pickleball, encourage sports participation among the general public, and foster intergenerational inclusion between younger and older generations, the 2026 Nanhua Cup – National Intergenerational Pickleball League will be held. Through an annual league system, the event aims to establish a fair, impartial, and transparent competitive environment, providing sports enthusiasts of different ages and backgrounds with opportunities to interact, compete, and learn from one another, while cultivating sportsmanship and enhancing competitive skills.

2. Annual Ranking System
The tournament will adopt an annual points-based ranking system. Players are encouraged to participate continuously in each tournament throughout the year, accumulate ranking points, and compete for the overall annual rankings and awards. The goal is to establish a long-term, stable, and sustainable platform for pickleball competitions.

3. Organizers
(1) Supervising Organization: Sports for All Administration, Ministry of Sports
(2) Organizer: Ping Zuo Sports & Culture Co., Ltd.
(3) Co-organizers: Nanhua University; Chinese Taipei Pickleball Federation; Asia Elite Pickleball Co., Ltd.; Chinese Taipei Pickleball Sustainable Development Association
(4) Sponsors: LP Sports Care; LUZZ Pickleball; Taiwan Baojin Insurance Agency Co., Ltd.

4. Competition Dates
The league will be held from September 12 to November 15, 2026, with a total of eight tournaments scheduled as follows:

(1) Tournament 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026
(2) Tournament 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026
(3) Tournament 3: Saturday, October 3, 2026
(4) Tournament 4: Sunday, October 4, 2026
(5) Tournament 5: Saturday, October 31, 2026
(6) Tournament 6: Sunday, November 1, 2026
(7) Tournament 7: Saturday, November 14, 2026
(8) Tournament 8: Sunday, November 15, 2026

5. Venue
Zhengxing Center, Nanhua University
No. 55, Sec. 1, Nanhua Rd., Dalin Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

All eight tournaments will be held at the same venue. Should any special circumstances require a venue change, a separate announcement will be made.

6. Competition Divisions
(1) U16 Division: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, categorized according to DUPR ratings.

(2) High School / College Division: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Students currently enrolled in colleges and universities, as well as graduates of the 2025–2026 academic year, are eligible to register. Divisions will be categorized according to DUPR ratings.

(3) 50+ Division: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, categorized according to age and DUPR ratings.

(4) 60+ Division: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, categorized according to age and DUPR ratings.

(5) For detailed eligibility requirements, DUPR classifications, and competition regulations, please refer to the official tournament regulations.

7. Registration Fee and Registration Method
The registration fee is NT$500 per division.

Registration is available online via the BeClass registration system:

2026 Nanhua Cup – National Intergenerational Pickleball League
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