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19 to 21 February 2027Official FFT tournament

K500
OPEN SKINUP

The fastest growing racket sport opens the season. An official French Tennis Federation tournament, K500 category, just below the national K1000 events. Three days of competition on the courts of SKINUP Academy.

Pickleball games on the outdoor courts of SKINUP Academy
Pickleball player at SKINUP Academy
12Pickleball courts minimum, plus a centre court
+19 / +50Age categories
3.0 to 5.0Singles, doubles and mixed
Prize moneyOn the 5.0 +19 podiums

Open to all licensed players, each at their own level. A 3.0 player can play a K500.

The tournament

The events

An official FFT format, Friday to Sunday, for every level from 3.0 up.

Age categories+19 / +50
Levels3.0, 4.0, 5.0
EventsWomen's singles, men's singles, women's doubles, men's doubles, mixed doubles
Prize moneyOn the podium of the five 5.0 +19 events
CourtsAt least 12 pickleball courts, plus a centre court
RefereeChief referee appointed by the FFT
Players

How to enter

Entries are made online only, on the federation's official platform. The link will be posted here as soon as entries open.

Step 1

2027 FFT licence

A French Tennis Federation (FFT) licence valid for 2027 is required.

Step 2

A rating

FFT pickleball rating, otherwise DUPR, tennis or padel rating, so you are placed in the right level.

Step 3

Online entry

On the official FFT platform, opening no later than two months before the event. 30 € maximum per event.

Step 4

Places by level

Places are allocated by level, then on a first come, first served basis. Enter early.

Schedule and match times sent no later than one week before the tournament. Accommodation is at the players' expense: see our practical info.

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Day by day schedule, spectator access and food: it is all on the schedule page.