[Updated August 15, 2026] The scope of the DUPR rating cap has changed.
When this article was published on August 14, the cap applied to all Amateur categories. The cap now applies to the 19+ categories only, and there is no DUPR cap in the 35+ and 50+ age categories. The tournament guidelines and the official tournament page have also been updated.

Thank you as always for your understanding and support of the activities of Pickleball Japan.
We are pleased to release the tournament guidelines for the “THE SUPER SPORTS XEBIO APP ASIA Qualifier Series SENDAI 2026,” to be held in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Entries are now open.

*Some details have changed from the categories and tentative schedule announced on August 10. In particular, the days on which the Pro categories are played have changed. Please read the tournament guidelines carefully before entering.

[Main changes from the previous announcement]
– All three Pro categories now play rounds 1–2 and the consolation draw on Saturday, September 19, and the quarter-finals through finals on Sunday, September 20. Pro entrants should plan for both days.
– A DUPR rating cap now applies to the 19+ Amateur categories only: 4.2 or under per player in Men’s Doubles 19+, 4.0 or under per player in Women’s Doubles 19+, and 4.0 or under per player in Mixed Doubles 19+ for both men and women. There is no DUPR cap in the 35+ and 50+ age categories.
– Play hours on Sunday, September 20 have changed to 9:00–19:00.

[Before you enter]
– You may not enter both a Pro and an Amateur category.
– Pro places are confirmed in order of the combined DUPR doubles rating of the two partners, as of the entry deadline. Entering does not guarantee a place.
– The Pro entry fee shows as JPY 0 on Tournated, but it is not free. Confirmed entrants receive a separate payment form.

[Entry period]
Pro: Monday, August 17, 9:00 – Friday, August 21, 23:59 (JST)
Amateur: Monday, August 17, 20:00 – Monday, August 31, 19:59 (JST)

[Official tournament page]
https://unified.japanpickleball.org/en/sedai2026/

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

Full details on the schedule, prize money, eligibility, match format and venue access are published on the official tournament page. The guidelines are also available as a PDF. Please review them before entering.

This is the first APP international tournament held in the Tohoku region. We look forward to welcoming entries from players in Japan and overseas.

[Contact]
office@japanpickleball.org