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 (registration starts at 8:30 am on the 15th)
Ladies' Cup November 10, 12, & 13 (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) 9/28 thru 10/9 (registration starts at 8:30 am on the 28th)
  • You may register online by clicking the appropriate skill level registration button at the top of this page, OR you may visit one of the Recreation Centers during the registration period. 
  • Online registration tip: 
    • To ensure you are ready to access the registration system, go to https://www.districtgov.org/Recreation/ and log in at least 24 hours before registration to make sure:
      • Your username and password work
      • You can access your account
      • Your information is correct
      • You can locate the event

Learn More

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