# šš GOAT PICKLEBALL SMASH ā SEPTEMBER 2026
**SMASH. PLAY. COMPETE.**
Join us for another exciting GOAT Pickleball tournament featuring competitive play, great sportsmanship, prizes, food, and community!
### š THE GOAT JOURNEY
Since launching in **October 2025**, GOAT Sporting Events has successfully organized **3 major pickleball tournaments**, bringing together **200+ teams and 500+ player participations & attendees**. With incredible support from players, families, sponsors, and the local pickleball community, each tournament has continued to grow. **September 2026 marks the next chapter of the GOAT journey!** š„
š
**Saturday, September 26, 2026**
š **Carolina Pickleball Club, Kannapolis, NC**
ā° **9:00 AM ā 2:00 PM**
š° **$60 per team**
š **$1,000+ Prize Money**
š® **3ā4 Games Guaranteed**
š **GOAT Biryani Lunch Included**
## š DIVISIONS
š„ **Advanced Doubles** ā Combined Team DUPR **8.0+**
ā” **Intermediate Doubles** ā Combined Team DUPR **6.5ā7.9**
š± **Beginner Doubles** ā Combined Team DUPR **Below 6.5**
š« **Mixed Doubles**
šØāš¦ **Adult & Junior Doubles** ā Junior must be under 18
Players may participate in multiple divisions, subject to scheduling and availability.
## šÆ DUPR & FAIR PLAY
Combined DUPR of both players will be used for skill-based divisions. GOAT Sporting Events reserves the right to review DUPR ratings and playing history and move teams to the appropriate division when necessary to maintain fair competition.
**Play at your true level. Compete hard. Keep it fair.**
## š® FORMAT
**Round Robin / Pool Play ā Playoffs ā Championship**
Each registered team is guaranteed **3ā4 games**. Final bracket structure, scoring, and playoff format will depend on registrations.
## š REGISTRATION
**$60 per team** includes tournament entry, **3ā4 guaranteed games**, refreshments, **GOAT Biryani lunch**, and the opportunity to compete for **$1,000+ prize money**.
ā ļø **Limited spots available ā first come, first served.**
Both players' information and payment must be completed to confirm the team's spot.
## š IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Round-robin/pool matches will generally be **self-officiated**.
GOAT Sporting Events reserves the right to adjust divisions, brackets, schedules, scoring formats, and start times based on registrations and tournament requirements.
Division-specific check-in and start times will be communicated before tournament day.
š„ **REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!**
**Find your partner. Pick your division. Register your team. Get ready to SMASH!**
š **GOAT SPORTING EVENTS**
**SMASH. PLAY. COMPETE.**
