All Americas PFA Member Teams are Welcome!

• Date: April 6 – 11, 2026
• Main Campus: Meliá Resort & Spa in Cozumel, Mexico
• Time: 8AM to 6PM
• Organization: Pickleball Federation of the Americas (PFA)
• Registration ends: March 26th, 2026
• Courts: 12
• Tournament Balls: TBD
• Information: WhatsApp +55 11 94804 3447

• Only the CAPTAIN of the Country Team must register.
• Entry fee is $6 (the minimum amount on the UTR platform).
• Once confirmed, the Captain will receive a form to submit the list of athletes by division: Youth (12–18), Advanced (15+), Masters (50+), to info@pickleballcup.com.
• After the email is received, all listed players will be considered registered.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Americas Team Divisions

• Youth (12–18)
• Advanced (15+)
• Masters (50+)

Players are not able to play in more than one division.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Americas Team Format

Step 1: Round-Robin
Side-out scoring up to 11, win by 2. Best of 5 games. Game 5 will be a Dreambreaker to 21, win by 2 using rally scoring.

Step 2: Single-Elimination
Side-out scoring to 11, win by 2. Best of 5 games. Game 5 is Dreambreaker to 21, win by 2 using rally scoring. In Game 5, only the serving team can win the final point.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Tournament Regulations

• USA Pickleball rules apply (view rules)
• Under 18: Parental permission required
• Substitutions allowed up to 60 minutes before match start
• Trophies or medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
• 🥈 Daily Medal Count: Olympic-style tally updated daily to showcase country performance in TEAM and OPEN events

📌 General Guidelines (All TEAM Participants)

• Arrive 45 minutes before your match
• Deflected balls due to court defects are valid
• No alcohol during active tournament play
• Protective eyewear and court shoes recommended
• Players are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals
• Refunds allowed within 7 days of registration (before event)
• Athletes (except from Mexico) must confirm visa and passport requirements

📌 Term of Responsibility

By registering, players accept full responsibility for their health and participation. PFA is not liable for injury or costs related to travel or participation.

📌 Image & Audio Release

Participants authorize PFA and its sponsors to use their image and voice for marketing across all media, indefinitely, without compensation.

📌 Rain and Force Majeure

• Play will be stopped for 1 hour to assess court safety
• If play cannot resume, players will be given at least a 2-hour notice for next weather assessment and updated schedule
• If conditions persist, PFA reserves the right to adjust match formats, points, or games
• The tournament director may cancel or reschedule matches as needed
• The tournament may be extended as necessary to ensure completion