Salamanca Hosts a TOPSERIES Evolve Tournament on May 1–3

The pickleball Salamanca tournament marks the next step in the 2026 TOPSERIES Pickleball calendar. From May 1 to May 3, Salamanca will host the TOPSERIES EVOLVE – Salamanca, bringing a higher level of competition within the structured international season.

As part of the Evolve category, this event represents a key progression point for players aiming to move beyond entry-level competition and continue climbing the ranking.

Tournament Category and Ranking Points

All tournaments in the season are organized within a four-category system that defines competition and progression.

1. TOPSERIES ULTIMATE — 2,000 ranking points
2. TOPSERIES ELITE — 1,000 ranking points
3. TOPSERIES EVOLVE — 400 ranking points
4. TOPSERIES CHALLENGE — 200 ranking points

The pickleball Salamanca tournament belongs to the EVOLVE category, awarding 400 ranking points. This makes it a crucial event for players who have already competed in Challenge tournaments and are looking to strengthen their position in the standings.

Evolve tournaments represent the transition between entry-level competition and higher-performance events.

Match Schedule

The TOPSERIES EVOLVE – Salamanca will follow the official three-day competition format of the season.

1. Friday, May 1, 2026
   Singles — group stage and draws
2. Saturday, May 2, 2026
   Morning — Mixed doubles (group stage + draws)
   Evening — Gender doubles (group stage + draws)
3. Sunday, May 3, 2026
   Semifinals and finals

This structure allows players to compete across multiple categories while maintaining consistency within the ranking system.

Registration Dates

Players must complete registration within the official deadline to participate in the pickleball Salamanca tournament.

1. Registration opens
   April 9, 2026 — 10:00 CET
2. Registration deadline
   April 24, 2026 — 14:00 CET

All registrations are managed through the official Players Area.

Venue

The tournament will be held at:

Pickle4all
Carretera Valladolid, 26
37184 Villares de la Reina (Salamanca)
Spain

This venue becomes part of the TOPSERIES Pickleball international calendar, hosting one of the first Evolve-category events of the season.

Where to Watch

The TOPSERIES EVOLVE – Salamanca will be available online through:

TOPSERIES YouTube Channel
@TopSeriesPickleball

Fans will be able to follow matches, key moments and finals throughout the weekend.

A Key Step in the Competitive Progression

The pickleball Salamanca tournament plays an important role in the structure of the season. As an Evolve event, it sits between Challenge and Elite tournaments, offering players the opportunity to earn more ranking points and compete at a higher level.

Strong results in Salamanca can influence qualification, seeding and access to future tournaments.

Within the four-category system, events like this define the progression of the season and help shape the competitive landscape of TOPSERIES Pickleball.