PALA STELLA ARTOIS CHALLENGE
April 24 – 26, 2026
Location: Pala Pickleball
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of competitive pickleball, great energy, and the Pala community — powered by Stella Artois.
WHY PLAY THIS EVENT
We design this tournament for maximum play and minimum downtime:
• Guaranteed 5 matches for every player
• Limited wait time with efficient, player-first scheduling
• Balanced DUPR-based brackets
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 24
Men’s Singles
Women’s Singles
Saturday, April 25
Men’s Doubles
Women’s Doubles
Sunday, April 26
Mixed Doubles
Play may begin as early as 7:00 AM each day.
Final start times will be emailed and posted 3 days before the event.
FORMAT
Round-robin group play followed by medal rounds.
DUPR SKILL BRACKETS
Intro: up to 6.25
Challenger: up to 7.50
Elite: up to 8.25
Master: 8.25+
Maximum individual DUPR: 5.0
DUPR REQUIREMENT
All players must have a DUPR account and be added to the Pala Pickleball Club so match results can be uploaded.
REGISTRATION & PRICING
Registration deadline: April 23
$15 — Now through February 28
$25 — March 1 to March 20
$35 — After March 20
No refunds after April 1.
DON’T MISS IT
The Pala Stella Artois Challenge brings together top competition, smooth scheduling, and the best pickleball community in Houston.
Register now and secure your spot.
