The Panthers Cup Team Event 2026

Name: The Panthers Cup Team Event 2026
Start: 2026-05-02T08:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-05-03T22:00:00+08:00
Location: Kuala Lumpur

Schedule

Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur, KL

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! We changed from Open Category to Below 4.5 Category on TEAM EVENT!! PLEASE TAKE NOTE. ANYTHING CAN CONTACT US ON WHATSAPP!!!!
Take note!!! Any registration that comes after 4th of April are unable to choose jersey sizes as it is limited.

The Panthers Cup Team Event 2026
Rules & Detail (Below 3.5 & 4.5) Please read carefully before registering!

DUPR
Eligibility Guidelines:
Players’ DUPR ratings will be considered on registration time
Below 3.5 - Only players with a DUPR rating of 3.5 and below may participate.
⁠Below 4.5 - Only players with a DUPR rating of 4.5 and below may participate.
No Rating (NR) players are not allowed to join below 3.5 .
Open to players of all ages.
The organizer reserves the right to verify or disqualify ineligible participants.
Note: Matches will be submit to DUPR.

Registration & Payment Fees:
Below 3.5: RM1,000.00 per team
Below 4.5: RM1,200.00 per team
Registration is only confirmed once payment is received.
Slots are given on a first-paid, first-served basis.
Registration Deadline: 17th April 2026
Every registered participant will receive an exclusive goodie bag which includes the official event jersey and sponsor merchandise.

Prize Pool
Below 3.5:
Champion: RM10,000.00+ Sponsor Item + Trophy + Medal
1st Runner-up: RM5,000.00 + Sponsor Item + Medal
2nd Runner-up: RM2,500.00 + Sponsor Item + Medal
3rd Runner-up: RM1,000.00 + Sponsor Item + Medal
Open Categories:
Champion: RM12,000.00 + Sponsor Item + Trophy + Medal
1st Runner-up: RM6,000.00 + Sponsor Item + Medal
2nd Runner-up: RM3,000.00 + Sponsor Item + Medal
3rd Runner-up: RM1,000.00 + Sponsor Item + Medal

Schedule:
2nd May 2026 - Below 3.5 DUPR
3rd May 2026 - Below 4.5 DUPR

Team Format:
Teams must register 30 minutes before the tournament begins.
Team Captains must submit lineups 15 minutes prior to match time.
Teams arriving 10 minutes late will forfeit the match.
Tournament Format (Quick Glance):
For Below 3.0 every team must register at least 4(FOUR) MEN & 2(TWO) WOMEN. Min 6 Players & Max 8 Players.
For Below 4.5 every team must register at 2(TWO) Men & 2(TWO) Women.
20 Teams for below 3.5
16 teams for below 4.5
Top 2 in the group will qualify
Each match includes:
**** Women Doubles
**** Men Doubles
**** Mixed Doubles
**** Men Double (2nd Pair)
Dream-breaker (only in case of a tie): 3 men + 1 women; rally to 25pts; every player will play for 5 rallies
Player maximum can join 2 category (example: A men can join 2 Men Double ,
cant join for the mix double)
Same pair of Men Double cannot play twice (example: A + B play for 1st Men Double, either only A or B can play for 2nd Men Double but both play cannot play together on 2nd Men Double)
For Below DUPR 4.5, the format will be
****Women Doubles
****Men Doubles
****Mixed Doubles
****Mixed Doubles
Dream-breaker (only in case of a tie): 2 men + 2 women; rally to 25pts; every player will play for 5 rallies

Below 3.5 :-
Group Stage:
Round-robin format
Rally scoring to 21pts
Win by 2pts ; maximum 25pts
Switch side on 11pts
** Top 2 teams from each group advance to Quarter Final
** If they is Tie, dream-breaker will be play (25 points)
** Seeding Criteria: Games won → H2H → H2H Difference → Point Difference
Quarter Final & Semi Final :
Rally scoring to 21pts
Win by 2pts ; maximum 25pts
Switch side on 11pts
** If they is Tie, dream-breaker will be play (25 points)
3rd Place & Final:
Traditional Scoring 0-0-2 to 11pts
Win by 2 pts ; maximum 15pts
Switch side on 6pts
** If they is Tie, dream-breaker will be play (25 points)

Below 4.5 :-
Group Stage:
Round-robin format
Rally scoring to 21pts
Win by 2pts ; maximum 25pts
Switch side on 11pts
** Top 2 teams from each group advance to Quarter Final
** If they is Tie, dream-breaker will be play (25 points)
** Seeding Criteria: Games won → H2H → H2H Difference → Point Difference
Quarter Final & Semi Final :
Rally scoring to 21pts
Win by 2pts ; maximum 25pts
Switch side on 11pts
** If they is Tie, dream-breaker will be play (25 points)
3rd Place & Final:
Traditional Scoring 0-0-2 to 11pts
Win by 2 pts ; maximum 15pts
Switch side on 6pts
** If they is Tie, dream-breaker will be play (25 points)

Important Declarations:
Organizers may cancel or postpone the event if participation is insufficient.
Full refund will be issued in case of cancellation.
For postponements, teams may opt to keep their slot or request a refund.
Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled or postponed.
Prize pool may be adjusted based on the final number of registered teams.
The organizer reserves the right to adjust the rules or format when necessary.

EQUIPMENT & FAIR PLAY:
Only paddles on the USA Pickleball or UPA-A Approved Paddle List allowed. (🔗https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/)
Coaching is allowed only when the ball is not in play.
Cheating & multiple DUPR accounts = immediate disqualification & report to DUPR.
Organizers may review player profiles, adjust team placements, or make final rulings on eligibility and fairness.
Players please bring IC / passport for verification upon registration at the event.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Event times are estimated and may finish slightly earlier or later depending on match flow. We kindly ask all players to remain available until all scheduled matches are completed. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated, and we apologize in advance for any potential delay.