The RTA Pickleball Tour is only in its second year, but its successes already speak for themselves: full tournaments, top-class fields of participants, and growing international interest. As the tour's organizer, Pro Pickleball GmbH is proud to have created a platform that takes competitive pickleball in Europe to a new level.
Tournaments are booked up well in advance.
One of the clearest signs of the RTA Pickleball Tour's success is the high demand for tournament slots. The first RTA 2000 tournament of the season, RTA-NYP on Tour at the Malmö Pickleball Center, was completely sold out a month before the event . This is a strong indication of the hunger for professional competitions in Europe.
The next major tournament on the calendar, the RTA 1000 JOOLA German Open , shows a similar picture: The 5.0 categories are already fully booked , and the remaining starting places are expected to be filled soon. This is a clear indication that Europe's best players are focusing on RTA tournaments and using the platform to compete against the very best.
The RTA 500 Skechers Paris Pickleball Open is also filling up rapidly. The same is true for the RTA 1000 Rota Reballution Cup '25 , which is also fully booked months in advance in the highest skill levels. This trend shows that players are not only interested in their local tournaments, but are willing to travel across Europe to compete in a professional environment.
Why the RTA Pickleball Tour is important
The early success of the RTA Tour confirms what many in the European pickleball community have long demanded: a supra-regional league with a clear competition format that extends over several tournaments and culminates in a grand final at the end of the year – the Arlberg Pickleball Championship .
The tour doesn't just provide a stage for top players. Thanks to its tournament structure with varying skill levels, up-and-coming athletes and amateurs also have the opportunity to prove themselves and gain valuable competitive experience. The high level of participation in the events demonstrates that the RTA Pickleball Tour has established itself as the leading competition format for European pickleball .
Outlook: Where is the journey headed?
With the ever-increasing popularity of RTA tournaments, the question naturally arises: How can the tour be further expanded? The early sell-out of many events shows that demand already exceeds supply. It will be interesting to see how the RTA tour develops and whether additional tournaments or greater capacity will be created in the future.
One thing is already certain: The RTA Pickleball Tour has filled a gap in European pickleball. It connects players, organizers, and fans across national borders and creates a genuine competitive structure that will sustainably raise the level of the sport.
The next few months will show how the tour develops, but the successes so far leave no doubt: The RTA Pickleball Tour is here to stay!
