⭐ KLYNG CUP – GUIDE 2026 Edition
Canada’s #1 Inter-Club Pickleball Team League
April – November • 3 Seasons • 5 Brackets • National Finals
Participating Clubs: Rally, Bluezone, One Health, SMASH, Real, COURT X, Toronto West Pickleball Club, Grandview
WHAT IS THE KLYNG CUP?
The KLYNG CUP (www.KLYNGCup.com) is Canada’s largest and most dynamic inter-club pickleball league, bringing clubs together across the country in a team-based format.
Competition takes place across main skill brackets: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ (up to 4.8), plus a Bonus Bracket: Senior 50+ Open (4.5+ or equivalent).
Unlike traditional tournaments, KLYNG CUP is a club-versus-club team competition running from April to November. Clubs earn points, improve ladder positions, and develop players at every level.
Each matchup features 4 main brackets, with each bracket acting as a team within the team. Every bracket is equally important, giving all players meaningful roles in representing their club.
The season concludes with the KLYNG CUP National Championships, where the Top 8 Clubs compete for the national title.
KLYNG CUP blends competition, community, and club development — helping clubs grow membership, culture, and structured player pathways.
🗓 HOW THE SEASON WORKS
The league runs April–November and is divided into three seasons:
SPRING
- Main Brackets: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+
- DUPR Qualification Deadline: February 9
- Stop 1 – April 25 (2.5, 3.0) / April 26 (3.5, 4.0+) – Smash London (9:30–4:30)
- Stop 2 – May 16 (2.5, 3.0) / May 17 (3.5, 4.0+) – REAL (11–6)
Bonus Bracket – Senior Open (50+)
- Stop 1 – April 4 – Real Pickleball (11–6)
- Stop 2 – May 2 – Pickleplex Cambridge
SUMMER
- Main Brackets: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+
- DUPR Qualification Deadline: May 18
- Stop 1 – June 27 / June 28
- Stop 2 – July 25 / July 26 – CourtX
Bonus Bracket – Senior Open (50+)
- Stop 1 – June 20 – Real Pickleball (11–6)
- Stop 2 – July 11
FALL (Sept–Nov)
- Main Brackets: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+
- DUPR Qualification Deadline: July 27
- Stop 1 – Sept 26 / Sept 27
- Stop 2 – Oct 24 / Oct 25
Bonus Bracket – Senior Open (50+)
- Stop 1 – Sept 5
- Stop 2 – Oct 10
FINALS
- Senior Open Final – October 31
- Main Finals – November 28–29
- DUPR Qualification Deadline: October 26
Each bracket plays 2 round-robin stops per season. Main bracket cumulative points determine team rankings. Bonus Brackets have their own championship final and Top 8 qualification.
For the Club Championship Final, each club builds one composite team using one player from each main bracket (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+).
New clubs may join at the start of ANY season.
⭐ BONUS BRACKETS — HOW THEY WORK
In addition to regular skill-based leagues, KLYNG CUP offers special Bonus Brackets designed to expand competitive pathways.
👑 50+ SENIOR OPEN
Experience. Strategy. Still Highly Competitive.
- Open to players 50+ years old
- Open level (4.5+ or equivalent)
- Teams may bring guest members (max 60%)
- 3 seasons, 2 stops per season
- Own Championship Final (does not participate in inter-club final)
🏷 Player Registration Fee (Per Stop)
$70 + HST per player, per stop
Final pricing announced separately.
🎁 What Players Receive
🧢 $30+ KLYNG Gift Value
Performance gear (e.g., compression socks, accessories). Items vary by stop.
🥪 Tournament Snacks
Snacks provided during the tournament.
📊 Free KLYNG CUP App Account
- Player profile
- Match history
- Win/loss record
- Bracket-specific data
- Season participation tracking
This data stays with the player across seasons.
🌟 Personal Performance Visibility
- Track progress over time
- See bracket ranking
- Appear on Top 10 leaderboards
- Build club recognition
🏆 NATIONAL FINALS
The National Final rewards consistency and performance across all three seasons.
KLYNG CUP – Club Points & Top 8 Qualification
(3 Seasons · Points Reset Each Season)
🔁 Season Reset Rule
All clubs reset to 0 points at the start of each season.
- Season Champions automatically qualify for Finals
- Points do NOT carry over between seasons
📊 Points System (Per Season)
Win = 3 points
Loss = 1 point
- Every match counts
- More matches = more opportunities
- Points accumulate within the season only
🥇 Season Standings
- Ranked by total season points
- Top-ranked club becomes Season Champion
- Season Champion = Automatic Final Qualification
🏆 Final Championship Qualification – Top 8 Clubs
Step 1: Lock in Season Champions
- Champions auto-qualify
- A club can only hold one Final spot
Step 2: Fill Remaining Spots
- Remove Champions
- Compare remaining season totals
- Rank by best single-season total
- Select until 8 clubs confirmed
🪜 Final Seeding
- Higher points = higher seed
- Seeding determines bracket positioning
🆕 How New Clubs Can Qualify
- Win their season
- Post one of the highest season point totals
Late entry does not eliminate qualification chances.
🧠 One-Line Summary
Win = 3, Loss = 1. Points reset each season. Season Champions auto-qualify. Top season performances complete the Final 8.
Championship Final – Opponent Selection (Captain Draft)
KLYNG CUP uses a Strategic Opponent Selection Model:
- Seed #1 selects first from Seeds #5–#8
- Seed #2 selects next
- Seed #3 selects next
- Seed #4 faces remaining team
READY TO JOIN?
Contact Lily@KLYNG.CA to sign up!
