[International Tournament / Sendai, Miyagi] [Important] Tournament Guidelines Published, Entry Now Open: THE SUPER SPORTS XEBIO APP ASIA Qualifier Series SENDAI 2026

[Updated August 15, 2026] We have changed the scope of the DUPR score cap.
When first published on August 14, the cap applied to all general categories; however, it applies only to the 19+ categories. There is no DUPR score cap for age-group categories such as 35+ and 50+. The tournament guidelines and the tournament website have also been updated.

Thank you as always for your support of Pickleball Japan’s activities.
We are pleased to publish the tournament guidelines for THE SUPER SPORTS XEBIO APP ASIA Qualifier Series SENDAI 2026, to be held in Sendai, Miyagi. Entries are now open as well.

*Some details have changed from the categories and tentative schedule published on August 10. In particular, the competition dates for the Pro category have changed, so please be sure to review the tournament guidelines before applying.

[Main Changes from the Previous Announcement]
· For all three Pro events, Rounds 1–2 and the consolation matches will be played on Saturday, September 19, and the quarterfinals through the finals on Sunday, September 20. Pro players should plan for two days (Saturday and Sunday).
· A DUPR score cap will apply to the 19+ categories within the general categories: 4.2 or below per player for Men’s Doubles 19+, 4.0 or below per player for Women’s Doubles 19+, and 4.0 or below for each player (both men and women) for Mixed Doubles 19+. There is no DUPR score cap for age-group categories such as 35+ and 50+.
· Play on Sunday, September 20 will now run from 9:00 to 19:00.

[Please Check Before Applying]
· You may not apply for both a Pro category and a general category.
· In the Pro category, participants will be selected in descending order of the pair’s combined DUPR doubles ratings as of the deadline. Applying does not guarantee a place.
· The Pro category entry fee is shown as ¥0 on Tournated, but it is not free. A separate payment form will be sent to those selected to compete.

[Application Period]
Pro category: Monday, August 17, 2026, 9:00 – Friday, August 21, 23:59
General categories: Monday, August 17, 2026, 20:00 – Monday, August 31, 19:59

[Tournament Website]
https://unified.japanpickleball.org/sendai2026/

[Entry]
https://games.japanpickleball.org/tournament/11359

Details such as the competition schedule, prize money, eligibility, match format, and venue access are available on the tournament website. The tournament guidelines can also be downloaded as a PDF. Please be sure to review them before applying.

This is the first APP international tournament ever held in the Tohoku region. We look forward to receiving entries from players in Japan and around the world.

[Contact]
office@japanpickleball.org