Pickleball makes history in Europe! With the RTA Pickleball Tour a tournament series is being created for the first time that combines the best tournaments on the continent and sets a new standard in European pickleball. Organized by Per Pickleball and supported by a common vision, this tour forms a unique platform for players, organizers and fans alike.
The Road to Arlberg: A vision becomes reality
The RTA Pickleball Tour brings together tournaments from various European countries that are characterized by their quality and professionalism. Each tournament is a step on the "Road to Arlberg" - the big goal, the final of the tour: the Arlberg Pickleball Championship.
The final, which takes place every year in December in St. Anton am Arlberg is not only the most prestigious tournament in Europe, but also a celebration of the sport of pickleball. The best 8 players and teams in each category are invited to compete for a Prize money of 20,000 euros and other prizes worth 7,000 euros.
But the finale offers far more than just the exciting Invitational tournament:
- A Amateur tournamentwhere players of all levels have the opportunity to be part of the event and compete with others.
- Pickleball clinicswhere players can learn from the best.
- Workshops and training courses for referees and coaches to further expand the infrastructure of the sport.
Strong partners for a strong event
The RTA Pickleball Tour and its final in St. Anton am Arlberg are only possible thanks to the support of renowned partners:
- The St. Anton am Arlberg Tourist Office as the main sponsor and host of the final.
- JOOLAone of the leading names in the sport of pickleball, as the official supplier.
- Ski Arlberg, known for world-class winter sports, as a partner, embedding the event in the spectacular Alpine scenery.
- Per Pickleballthe driving force behind the organization and vision of the tour.
Top-class invitational tournament
The Arlberg Pickleball Championship takes the RTA Pickleball Tour to the next level. The invitational tournament for the best 8 players and teams in each category is a unique format that brings together the European pickleball elite at the highest level. It is not only about prestige, but also about considerable prize money.
Shared vision: A network for pickleball in Europe
The RTA Pickleball Tour is more than just a tournament series - it is the expression of a shared vision. The aim is to build a strong network that promotes the sport of pickleball in Europe, raises the standards for tournaments and offers players the best conditions. Through the cooperation of organizers, sponsors and Pro Pickleball, the sport will be taken to the next level.
More than just a tournament: a celebration of sport
With the Amateur tournamentthe Clinics and the Training programs For referees and coaches, the Arlberg Pickleball Championship is a true pickleball festival. Players of all levels, officials and fans come together to celebrate the sport, learn from each other and realize a common vision.
A milestone for pickleball in Europe
The RTA Pickleball Tour marks the start of a new chapter in the European sport. It offers a platform for the best tournaments, the best players and a growing community. The Road to Arlberg is the path to quality, professionalism and passion - and the Grande Finale in St. Anton am Arlberg is the big goal that unites everyone.
The future of pickleball in Europe has begun.