Upper Bay Pickleball is back in Dill Dinkers Newport to proudly present the 2026 Battle of Brandywine!
Last year's event had over 300 people and was the largest indoor tournament in Delaware, let's see if we can do it again.
Early bird pricing ends on August 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM. As with all Upper Bay Pickleball tournaments, you will receive entry in up to 2 events with your registration. Any additional event will be $10.
For doubles events your partner must register and pay within 3 days of your registration or you will be placed on the waitlist for the event.
Brackets may be combined based on registrations.
Start times will be posted by Tuesday September 8, 2026. These times will not change and are chosen to maximize court times and minimize waiting. We ask that all players have flexibility on tournament days to play at any time during the day. We ask that all players arrive in time for the projected start time.
Tournament play will be round robin format:
Pools of 5 teams or less will be games to 15 win by 2.
Pools of 6 teams or more will be games to 11 win by 2
For single pool events, the top 4 teams after round robin will advance to playoffs.
For multiple pool events, the top 2 teams from each pool will advance to playoffs.
Playoff format:
Gold/silver matches will be best 2 out of 3 games to 11 win by 2.
Playoff and Bronze medal matches will be games to 15 win by 2.
