The Villages Men’s Cup & Ladies’ Cup 2026

Two Signature Events
One United Pickleball Community


It's The Villages’ most spirited pickleball tradition — the Men’s Cup and Ladies’ Cup tournaments! These two signature events celebrate skill, sportsmanship, and the friendships that make our pickleball community thrive.

About the Events

Hosted by the Recreation & Parks Department and coordinated by PCVG, each Cup event brings players together from across The Villages for friendly competition and lasting connections.

  • Villages residents with a valid Villages ID.
  • Age 50+.
  • Event dates & registration timeframes are noted below.
  • Time: 8 AM–2 PM.
  • Location: Rohan Recreation Center.
  • Fee: $20 per player (includes shirt for ladies and hat or cap for men. Lunch will be provided on the last day of play. Medals will be awarded.
  • Rating requirement: Players must have a 3.0 to 4.5+ PCVG or DUPR rating. The highest of the two ratings will be used. To qualify with a DUPR rating, a minimum of 24 games and 60%+ reliability is required. Results will not be reported to DUPR.
  • No partner assignments for this event—the events are designed for mixing, meeting others, and supporting an inclusive, community‑focused experience.

Event Dates & Registration Timeframe

Event Play Dates Registration Timeframe
Men's Cup October 20 & 22 (Tuesday & Thursday) 9/15 thru 9/24
Ladies' Cup November 10, 12, & 13 (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) 9/28 thru 10/9

Learn More

Click the buttons below to learn more about each Cup event. For questions, click the Questions button.