Pickleball is making history in Europe! The RTA Pickleball Tour is the first tournament series to unite the continent's best tournaments, setting a new standard for European pickleball. Organized by Pro Pickleball and driven by a shared vision, this tour provides a unique platform for players, organizers, and fans alike.
The Road to Arlberg: A vision becomes reality
The RTA Pickleball Tour unites tournaments from various European countries, all distinguished by their quality and professionalism. Each tournament is a step on the "Road to Arlberg"—the ultimate goal, the tour finale: the Arlberg Pickleball Championship .
The final, held every December in St. Anton am Arlberg , is not only the most prestigious tournament in Europe, but also a celebration of pickleball. The top eight players and teams in each category are invited to compete for a prize purse of €20,000 and additional prizes worth €7,000.
But the final offers much more than just the exciting invitational tournament :
- An amateur tournament where players of all skill levels have the opportunity to be part of the event and compete against others.
- Pickleball clinics where players can learn from the best.
- Workshops and training courses for referees and coaches to further develop 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 tourism association is the main sponsor and host of the final.
- JOOLA , one of the leading names in pickleball, as official outfitter.
- Ski Arlberg , known for world-class winter sports, is a partner that embeds the event in the spectacular Alpine scenery.
- Pro Pickleball , the 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. This invitational tournament for the top 8 players and teams in each category is a unique format that brings together Europe's pickleball elite at the highest level. Participants compete not only for prestige but also for substantial prize money.
Shared vision: A network for pickleball in Europe
The RTA Pickleball Tour is more than just a tournament series – it's the expression of a shared vision. The goal is to build a strong network that promotes pickleball in Europe, raises tournament standards, and offers players the best possible conditions. Through the collaboration of organizers, sponsors, and professional pickleball players, the sport is being taken to the next level.
More than a tournament: A celebration of sport
With its amateur tournament , clinics , and training programs for referees and coaches, the Arlberg Pickleball Championship becomes a true pickleball festival. Players of all levels, officials, and fans come together to celebrate the sport, learn from each other, and realize a shared vision.
A milestone for pickleball in Europe
The RTA Pickleball Tour marks the beginning of a new chapter in 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 Grand Final in St. Anton am Arlberg is the ultimate goal that unites everyone.
The future of pickleball in Europe has begun.
