CPC Tour in Bordeaux: doubles on June 13, singles on June 14 at PickleArena

THECPC Tour(100% Pickleball Tour) unveils its programstage 3 in Bordeaux, THEJune 13 and 14, 2026, at the complexPickleArena. Announced by Instagram account@cpcpickleballtour, this meeting confirms the ambition of the circuit: to offer accessible, dynamic and friendly events, with balanced matches thanks to the rankingDUPR.

A competition weekend in the heart of New Aquitaine

After the first stages of the national circuit, Bordeaux hosts a major stage in one of the most accomplished pickleball complexes in the southwest. PickleArena, local partner of the CPC Tour, offers a setting 100% dedicated to sport: premium pitches, adapted lighting, friendly spaces and organization designed to play matches without downtime.

The announced format is clear and readable for players:

• Saturday June 13: tournamentdoubleall day, followed by aafter tournamentThe evening
• Sunday June 14: tournamentsimpleall day

This double/single alternation over the same weekend allows two levels of play to be tested: coordination in pairs on Saturday, then individual management of the field on Sunday. For clubs and players in the Bordeaux region, it is also an opportunity to bring together a local community already growing strongly since the integration of pickleball into the FFT.

Three non-gendered categories based on the DUPR

The CPC Tour has chosen tonon-gendered categories, distributed according to the DUPR level. The stated objective: to guarantee balanced encounters between players of comparable profiles, whether they are beginners in competition or accustomed to demanding tables.

The three tables announced for Bordeaux:

• Amateur: from unclassified (NC) to3.5 DUPR
• Challenger: of3.6 to 4.2 DUPR
• Elite:4.3 DUPR and above

The DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is gradually establishing itself as a level reference in Europe. Unlike a simple self-assessment, it aggregates match results to refine a game profile. On a circuit like the CPC Tour, this system limits differences in level in the groups and reinforces the sporting credibility of each stage.

For players new to competition, the Amateur category remains the natural entry point. The Challenger and Elite profiles aim for faster matches, with less tolerance for unforced errors and significantly higher intensity at the net.

What the CPC Tour format promises

The Instagram post highlights four concrete commitments for Bordeaux participants:

• 4 matches guaranteedminimum
• Adynamic formatdesigned to maximize playing time
• Of thepremium structures(100% pickleball complexes)
• Afriendly and competitive atmosphere

On the ground, this translates into busy days, little waiting between matches and an experience close to what the major American circuits offer, adapted to the French calendar. On Saturday evening, the after-tournament extends the event beyond the score: an important lever for creating links between clubs, partners and occasional players.

The CPC Tour is part of a national season structured in several stages, with qualification towards aFinal Master. Each meeting therefore counts double: performing locally and accumulating experience in homogeneous formats from one city to another.

PickleArena Bordeaux: a place aligned with the circuit experience

PickleArena embodies the type of infrastructure that the CPC Tour favors: a site entirely dedicated to pickleball, open year-round, capable of hosting large flows of players on a competition weekend. For visitors, the interest is also educational: seeing how a premium complex organizes flows, signage, warm-up areas and catering for a busy event.

For communities, hotels or clubs in the region studying an equipment project, Bordeaux illustrates the local dynamics of sport. Our page dedicated topickleball court builder in Bordeauxdetails the layout options (clip-on tiles, PVC roll, acrylic resin) to meet club, municipal or private uses.

Where to register and how to prepare for your weekend

Registrations are open via the link indicated in the account bio@cpcpickleballtour, which links to the official circuit platform oncentpourcent-pickleball.fr. Before validating their category, each player must check that their DUPR profile is up to date: a difference in level may result in a change of table or refusal of entry to preserve sporting fairness.

In terms of preparation, two days of competition require simple but rigorous organization:

• Anticipate accommodation and travel (summer weekend crowds)
• Bring two pairs of shoes and a full change of clothes
• Arrive 45 minutes before the first game for warm-ups.
• Test your racket and balls on site the day before if possible

Tour partners (notably Skechers and Riposte on previous stages) often offer equipment testing areas. Take the opportunity to calibrate grip, cushioning and racket weight before matches counting for the ranking.

The CPC Tour in the French competitive landscape in 2026

In parallel with the CPC Tour, the 2026 season is accelerating on the federation side: approved tournaments, French Open, first French FFT Championships. The independent 100% Pickleball circuit complements this offering by offering a more “road trip” and community experience, with stops at premium private resorts.

For a club, observing the CPC Tour model can inspire the organization of its own opens: DUPR categories, guaranteed matches, after events, brand partnerships. For a player, alternating CPC circuit and FFT tournaments allows you to diversify your opponents and refine your ranking.

If you are coming from the previous stage of the circuit or are new to the format, our article on the100% Pickleball Tour in Nîmesincorporates the main principles of the national calendar and rally scoring.

Extend the experience beyond the tournament

A weekend at PickleArena makes you want to play again the following week. Three tracks dominate for the participants:

• Join aFFT clubwith regular pickleball slots
• Mount aleisure sessionamong friends with a portable kit on a hard surface
• Structuring aequipment projectfor a club, town hall or hotel

For project leaders in New Aquitaine, the pagepickleball court buildercentralizes budget ranges, FFT standards and tennis court conversion experience feedback. Our guide to4 pickleball courts on 1 tennis courtremains a solid basis for optimizing an existing surface.

In terms of equipment, a pair of versatile rackets and quality indoor/outdoor balls are enough to maintain the rhythm between two stages of the circuit. Check out our selection on the store to equip a doubles group before Saturday, June 13.

In summary

The CPC Tour sets down its suitcases in BordeauxJune 13 and 14, 2026: doubles on Saturday (with after party), singles on Sunday, three non-gendered categories based on DUPR, 4 guaranteed matches and premium reception at PickleArena. This is the ideal stopover to test a demanding but accessible circuit format, in one of the most dynamic cities in French pickleball.

Source: Instagram announcement @cpcpickleballtour, CPC Tour program on centpourcent-pickleball.fr.