Queens of the Court - All Women's Team Tournament

THE ORIGINAL ALL-WOMEN'S TEAM TOURNAMENT

Queens of the Court returns on May 17, 2026 at Pickleball Training Center in Poway, CA. This all-women's event features an MLP-style team format with 4-6 player teams, DUPR-based divisions, APBF Power Rankings and Rewards Points, medals through 4th place, and raffle prizes for best team name and best uniforms.

SCHEDULE

Next Event

Registration is LIVE!

When

May 17, 2026

Where

Pickleball Training Center, Poway, CA

Tournament Directors

Tracy Hudak & Cora Andrada

858-610-4198

QOTC@PlayAPBF.com

The original all-women's team tournament returns with an MLP-style format, DUPR-based divisions, and team energy from first serve to final medal.

2026 Queens of the Court Poway event flyer

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Upcoming QOTC Events

More to Come

May 17, 2026

Poway, California

Confirmed

Summer 2026

Next QOTC stop to be announced

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Fall 2026

Additional event details coming soon

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Tournament Details

Queens of the Court brings team strategy, energy, and personality together in one of the most exciting formats in pickleball.

Why It Hits Different

Competitive format, big team energy, and personality-driven prizes all in one event.

Feature Format

MLP-style team format

Built for strategy, momentum swings, sideline energy, and a crowd-friendly rhythm that keeps every matchup alive.

Available Divisions

DUPR 12 DUPR 14 DUPR 16 DUPR Open

If enough interest we can create more divisions!

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Roster Flexibility

4-6 player teams

In the Team Format, you get a ton of games and it can be exhausting. Adequate subs are an absolute must for most teams!

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Performance Rewards

Earn APBF Rewards Points

Every team result matters and adds something meaningful beyond a single day of competition.

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Player-Friendly

Non-DUPR reporting

Compete freely, stay aggressive, and focus on team results without score reporting pressure.

Non-DUPR reporting event photo

Podium Push

Medals awarded through 4th place

Everyone in the medal rounds goes home with a medal!

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Extra Personality

Raffle prizes for best team name and best uniforms

Bring the style, the identity, and the energy. The strongest teams are not the only ones getting noticed.

Best team name prize photo

Best uniforms prize photo

Event Personality

More Than Just Medals

Queens of the Court celebrates competition, team identity, and energy. In addition to medals through 4th place, teams will also have a chance to win raffle prizes for best team name and best uniforms.

FOR CLUBS, FACILITIES & ORGANIZERS

Run Your Own QOTC

Want to bring Queens of the Court to your market? APBF is building select partnerships with clubs, facilities, and operators who want to host this standout all-women's team event under the QOTC brand.

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Partner Opportunity

A branded women's team event concept built to travel well and stand out locally.

For clubs and operators who want stronger identity, better buzz, and a more repeatable women's event than a generic tournament can offer.

Brand

QOTC identity and event positioning

Format

MLP-style energy built for community

Growth

Partnership models tailored to market fit

Tournament FAQs

Queens of the Court is the original all-women's MLP-style pickleball tournament. Our goal is to celebrate the community, strengths, and skill of women in pickleball, starting on International Women's Day!

A match is played between 2 teams and consists of four doubles games - 2 rounds of 2 games. Any player combinations are allowed subject to the DUPR aggregate rules.

Team A vs Team B Example:

Round 1

• Game 1: A1 & A2 vs B1 & B2
• Game 2: A3 & A4 vs B3 & B4

Round 2

• Game 1: A1 & A3 vs B1 & B3
• Game 2: A2 & A4 vs B2 & B4

If tied 2-2, move on to Reignmaker singles tiebreaker.

Reignmaker is our signature tiebreaker. If a match is tied 2-2, teams will play a 3rd Singles Match. Individual team members rotate every 2 points using rally scoring to 11. Win by one, no freeze. It's fast, strategic, and high-stakes - incredibly exciting!

Traditionally, MLP-style format is four players per team. However, in Queens of the Court, you can have up to six players on the roster. Only four players play in each match, and for each match, the DUPR aggregate must be below the required number.

We allow up to 6 players per team for a couple of reasons. First, any player experienced in MLP-style team tournaments will tell you: it's a LOT of pickleball. More players allow rest, and you WILL need it. Trust us. Second, more players means more fun!

The total DUPR of a team's chosen 4 players in any match may not exceed the following:

DUPR 12: Aggregate 12.3

DUPR 14: Aggregate 14.3

DUPR 16: Aggregate 16.3

Open: Max aggregate 22.3

If any player is not rated, they will be assigned a score (not a DUPR rating) for purposes of the tournament only. For example, unrated DUPR 12 players are assigned 3.0.

No. In the spirit of community, not reporting game scores to DUPR allows players to play with any partner without fear of negatively affecting your DUPR rating.

Queens of the Court is the original all-women's team pickleball tournament, bringing players together for a competitive and high-energy team experience.

The tournament takes place on May 17, 2026 at Pickleball Training Center in Poway, California.

Queens of the Court uses an MLP-style team format designed for team strategy, energy, and crowd-friendly competition.

Teams may have 4 to 6 players.

The DUPR aggregate is the total of each respective team's selected 4 players in any given match.

Divisions are DUPR 12, DUPR 14, DUPR 16, and DUPR Open.

Yes. Participants can earn APBF Power Rankings and Rewards Points through the event.

No. This event features non-DUPR reporting.

Teams compete for medals through 4th place, plus raffle prizes for best team name and best uniforms.

Use the registration form on this page to register your team now.