PJL Burger King Cup® CUP
Place
Aug 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – Aug 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
Ariake Tennis Forest Park - Indoor Courts (24 courts with air conditioning), 2-2-22 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan
About
Date & Venue
Dates: August 11-14, 2025
Venue: Ariake Tennis Forest Park - Indoor Courts (24 courts with air conditioning)
Tournament Name
The 1st PJF Pickleball Japan League BURGER KING® CUP
Hosted by
Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF)
Sponsored by
Burger King, ZIPAIR, Joola, Aoyama Sports, Diadem, AirFly
Purpose
The Pickleball Japan Federation created the Japan Pickleball League to provide opportunities for its member clubs and associations to compete against each other, thereby promoting interaction, camaraderie, and team spirit through the exciting team format.
The event will include various levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, corporate, student, and pro team matches. For the pro division, teams will be formed via Japan's first pickleball draft.
Prize money will be awarded to the top pro teams. International players are welcome to participate.
Schedule
Venue Address 2-2-22 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan
Application & Selection
1)Corporate, University, General: First-come, first-served via Google Form.
· For beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories only, teams with fewer than four members may still register as "recruiting team members."
2) Pro: Draft pool application by June 20; Draft held on Zoom by the end of June.
Categories / Brackets
1) Companies / Corporations
Multiple teams from the same company or corporation may participate.
Each team consists of 4 members (mixed-gender, all-male, or all-female teams are all allowed).
However, if an all-male team competes against a team with female players (either all-female or mixed-gender), the team with female players will receive a 3-point handicap.
Please register individually using this form.
2) Universities / Students
Multiple teams from the same university or group of enrolled students may participate.
Each team consists of 4 members (mixed-gender, all-male, or all-female teams are all allowed).
However, if an all-male team competes against a team with female players (either all-female or mixed-gender), the team with female players will receive a 3-point handicap.
Please register individually using this form.
3) Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced A team of four consisting of two men and two women
Beginner Teams (Guideline: each player’s DUPR 3.0 or below, total DUPR up to 12): approx. 32 teams
Intermediate Teams (Guideline: each player’s DUPR 3.0–4.0, total DUPR up to 16): approx. 32 teams
Advanced Teams (Guideline: each player’s DUPR 4.0 or above): approx. 32 teams
Please register individually using this form.
NEED A TEAM; If you would like help with team member matching, please apply here.
4) Pro Draft Pool Registration
DUPR 4.0 or above, teams of 4 consisting of 2 men and 2 women
Please register individually using this form.
Prizes
Rating
Self-reported rating for fair play
Match Format
● Company and Student Categories
Preliminary Round: Round Robin (2 Doubles Matches)
Final Tournament: Single Elimination
First to 11 points (win by 1, no deuce)
If the result is tied (1–1), an Extra Doubles Match will be played (all 4 players rotate after 6 points, first to 11 points wins).
● Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced & Pro Categories
Preliminary Round: Round Robin (Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and 2 Mixed Doubles Matches)
Final Tournament: Single Elimination
First to 11 points (win by 1, no deuce)
For Beginner–Advanced: If tied (2–2), an Extra Mixed Doubles Match will be played (all 4 players rotate after 6 points, first to 11 points wins).
For the Pro Category: If tied, a Dreambreaker will be played (Singles rally point system to 21 points, with players rotating every 4 points).
Draw Announcement
Published before tournament via web or email
Referees
General Divisions: Self-judged
Pro Division: Official PPA Referee – Head of Referee Howard Hepworth
Equipment Balls
Paddles: UPA or USAP certified
Balls
Joola Heleus
Entry Fee
PJF Member : 10,000 Japanese yen (approx. $70) per player (multiple category participation allowed on different days) Please pay from here.
Non PJF Member: 13,000 Japanese yen (approx. $90) per player (same as above). Please pay from here.
No extra charge for multi-category participation
No refunds after July 20.
Pro cancellations after drafted: 10,000 yen.
Inquiries
PJF Office: customer.pjf@gmail.com
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