CHALLENGERS OF THE THRONE - 2026 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

⚔️ CHALLENGERS OF THE THRONE ⚔️

🔥 A Battle for the Bold

Not every challenger becomes a king — but every king was once a challenger. Step into the arena and fight your way to the top for a shot at glory and R50,000 in cash.

📌 TOURNAMENT DETAILS

📍 Venue: LIVPadel, Jeppe Quondam (Get Directions)
📊 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: TBC
🏆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: TBC
💸 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗲: R1 250 per player (R2 500 per team)
🔗 Playtomic Registration: TBC 

🎯 TOURNAMENT FORMAT
64 Teams · Qualifiers · Final 32 · Final 16 · Quarter-finals · Semis · Final

🗓️ MATCH STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE

🎾 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝟭 – Round-Robin
Each team plays qualifying games on one of the following dates: TBC

🎾 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝟮 – Knock-Out
Top 2–4 teams from each group advance to the Final 32 on the following dates: TBC

🎾 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝟯 – Knock-Out
Round 2 winners advance to the Final 16 on the following dates: TBC

🎾 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦
Round 3 winners advance to the Quarter-Finals on the following dates: TBC

🏆 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜-𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 & 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟
Quarter-Final winners advance to the Semi-Finals and Finals on the following dates: TBC

📜 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗦 & 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Open to players with a verified Playtomic level in the range specified for the tournament.

Player Registration Deadline:
TBC

Tournament Playoff Draw:
Live-streamed on (TBC)

Pre-Tournament Briefing:
TBC (Rules, match flow, check-in times, logistics, and points of contact)

Official Tournament Brief & Rules:
Will be shared with all confirmed players by TBC

📌 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘

The dates listed on this site or Playtomic represent the possible match days for each stage of the tournament.
Not all players or teams will play on every listed date.

Your confirmed match day and time will be provided after the live draw.

Schedules may be adjusted to:

• Accommodate important player-specific unavailability (must be communicated in advance)

• Avoid scheduling conflicts for players entered in multiple tournaments

• Ensure proper rest between matches

• Adapt to weather or other logistical conditions

Updated schedules will be shared directly via email and WhatsApp once registrations are finalised.

🛡️ ADDITIONAL TERMS

• Tournament dates are subject to change due to weather or logistical needs

• All players must bring a valid ID or passport for on-site verification

• All Playtomic ratings will be verified

  • Any false or deceptive entries will be either:

    • Reassigned to the correct tournament (if space allows), or

    • Disqualified without refund if no space is available

• Entry fee includes all admin, platform, and participation costs

• All players must complete a Medical & Safety Disclaimer prior to participation

  • Players without completed forms will not be permitted to play

  • No exceptions and no refunds in such cases

• All registered players agree to receive essential communication via email and WhatsApp

• Court Culture is the official organiser

• LIVPadel Bedfordview is the exclusive venue partner and is not involved in event administration

• In the event of a reschedule, all confirmed entries will be carried over

• If the tournament is cancelled, all entries will be refunded in full

• A minimum of 50% team registrations is required for the tournament to proceed

• No refunds are offered on cancellations once fixtures are finalised;

  • However, registrations are transferable up to 72 hours before the event (must be confirmed by email)

⚠️ VENUE, ACCESS & CONDUCT

• Political or religious symbols, flags, or messaging are not permitted

• Weapons, illegal substances, or restricted items are strictly prohibited

• Court Culture, LIVPadel, and Jeppe Quandom reserve the right to deny access to any individual at their sole discretion

• All guests and participants enter at their own risk

  • While best efforts are made to provide secure parking and a safe event space,

  • Court Culture, LIVPadel, and Jeppe Quandom accept no liability for any loss, damage, theft, or injury sustained on the property