Warsaw Pickleball League - come and discover the sport that connects generations

The event is a perfect opportunity to see this discipline live, learn its rules and find out why pickleball attracts so many new enthusiasts. What exactly is pickleball? Imagine a sport that combines the dynamics of tennis, the reaction speed known from table tennis and the social character of badminton. Add to that a small court, a light paddle and a plastic ball with holes. That's exactly what pickleball looks like! Although in Poland it is still a relatively new discipline, in the United States it has already gained enormous popularity, and its fans are growing all over the world. One of the greatest advantages of pickleball is its ease of learning. You don't need years of training or prior experience in racket sports to start playing. The basic rules can be learned in a dozen or so minutes, and the first rally is often enough to feel the joy of competition. Pickleball is a sport for young people, adults and seniors. You can play recreationally, treating it as an opportunity to meet friends, but also train regularly and take part in sports competitions. How do you play pickleball? The game takes place on a rectangular court measuring 6.10 × 13.41 m, which is much smaller than a traditional tennis court. A low net runs through the middle, and players hit a special perforated ball with light, rigid paddles. Pickleball can be played singles, but doubles is especially popular - two players against two. The rules are relatively simple: • The serve is made from below, diagonally across the court. • After the serve, the ball must bounce on the receiver's side, and then also on the server's side. Only after that can the ball be hit out of the air. • Near the net there is a special zone called the kitchen, where you cannot hit the ball out of the air. • In the traditional scoring system, points are scored by the serving team, and a set is most often played to 11 points, with a lead of at least two. A smaller court means shorter distances to cover, and the specific nature of the ball favors controlled rallies. Thanks to this, pickleball is also accessible to people who have not previously practiced sports regularly. This does not mean, however, that it lacks excitement! At a higher level, the game can be extremely fast, requiring reflexes, precision and good cooperation with a partner. Why is it worth trying pickleball? First of all, because it gives a lot of satisfaction from the very first training session. In many sports, long learning of technique is needed before you can start real play. In pickleball, the first rallies are possible almost immediately. It is also an excellent way to spend free time actively. The game engages the whole body, develops motor coordination, reflexes and concentration, and at the same time allows you to improve your fitness in a pleasant, social atmosphere. The social aspect is also important. Pickleball encourages meeting new people. Because it is often played in pairs, it naturally encourages cooperation, conversation and building relationships. On one court, parents with adult children, friends, neighbors or people representing different generations can meet. It is not without reason that pickleball is sometimes called a sport that connects people. Warszawska Liga Pickleballa - sports emotions at Legia Already on Sunday, October 25, you will be able to see this discipline in tournament form. At the Legia Tenis courts at ul. Myśliwiecka 4A, the first tournament of the autumn cycle of Warszawska Liga Pickleballa will take place. The competition will begin at 10:00. Players will compete on 12 courts, in two skill categories: • 2.0–2.99 - for beginners and recreational players, • 3.0–3.99 - for intermediate amateurs. Matches will be played in doubles format. Medals and prizes await the best players. The results will be included in the classification of Warszawska Liga Pickleballa and in the international DUPR system, which allows players to assess and compare their level of play with players from all over the world. Come, see, get to know pickleball! You don't have to be a player or know the rules to visit the event. The organizers also invite Warsaw residents who have not yet had contact with this discipline. The tournament will be an opportunity to see matches, observe the technique of play and find out why pickleball is gaining so many fans. Perhaps it is precisely from such a visit that a new sports passion will begin? People interested in starting to play will be able to talk with representatives of Polska Formacja Pickleballa and learn more about training and learning opportunities for pickleball in Warsaw. Participation in the competition does not require having your own paddle. The organizer provides players with the possibility of free equipment rental. In autumn and winter, Warsaw keeps playing Sunday's competition begins the autumn cycle of Warszawska Liga Pickleballa. The second tournament is planned for November 15, 2026, and the start of the winter edition of the league is planned for December 13. In this way, the organizers want to encourage residents to be regularly physically active throughout the year, also in the autumn-winter period. The city supports residents' activity The autumn cycle of tournaments of Warszawska Liga Pickleballa is implemented by Polska Formacja Pickleballa thanks to funding from the funds of the Capital City of Warsaw. The goal of the project is to popularize amateur sport, increase the accessibility of physical activity and integrate residents through joint competition and recreation. The partners of the event are: www.pickemall.pl and NOX The organizer of the event, Polska Formacja Pickleballa, has been developing this discipline in Poland for several years. The association conducts classes and training and organizes one of the best international pickleball tournaments in Europe, PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP, which takes place in summer also at the Legia Tenis courts. Event information Warszawska Liga Pickleballa - autumn tournament • When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 • Where: Legia Tenis, ul. Myśliwiecka 4A, Warsaw • For whom: beginner and intermediate players and all residents interested in getting to know pickleball • Tournament registration: until October 22, 2026 • Equipment for players: free • Admission for spectators: free • Organizer: Polska Formacja Pickleballa • More information and registration: Krzysztof Czajka tel. 514 760 250 More information on the event website. We invite Warsaw residents to visit the tournament, cheer on the players and get to know pickleball - a sport that can become a new way to spend free time actively. The task "Autumn cycle of pickleball tournaments as part of Warszawska Liga Pickleballa at the Legia Tenis courts" is co-financed from the funds of the Capital City of Warsaw.