Joanna Jędrzejczyk will compete in the PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP 202
This will be one of the highlights of this year’s PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP. Joanna Jędrzejczyk, UFC champion and one of the most recognizable figures in Polish sports, has confirmed her participation in the tournament, which will take place July 17–19, 2026, at the Legia Tenis courts in Warsaw. On July 17, Joanna will take to the pickleball court, demonstrating that this rapidly growing sport attracts not only fans of racket sports, but also athletes and sports personalities looking for new challenges.
From the Octagon to Pickleball
Joanna Jędrzejczyk was introduced to pickleball in the United States, where the sport has been experiencing a real boom for several years. Today, she plays regularly, hones her skills, and sets ambitious goals for herself. One of them is to reach a DUPR 5.0 rating, which is a very advanced level of play in the international pickleball player rating system.
Her participation in the 2026 PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP is a source of great joy for us, but it also sends an important message to everyone who is just getting to know this sport. Pickleball is easy to get started with, but at a higher level it requires speed, reflexes, tactics, and intense focus.
A sport that brings generations together
Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The game is played on a court smaller than a tennis court, using a paddle-style racket and a lightweight, perforated ball. This means that players can start exchanging shots after just a brief introduction, and the game itself quickly becomes very rewarding.
It is precisely this accessibility that is one of the reasons pickleball is gaining popularity so quickly. It is played by children, teenagers, adults, seniors, amateurs, former tennis players, badminton players, and squash players, as well as people who have never played a racquet sport before. Pickleball is social, dynamic, and very engaging—regardless of age or skill level.
A global boom and growing interest in Poland
In the U.S., pickleball has already become a full-fledged sporting phenomenon. New clubs are being established, along with dedicated courts, professional tournaments, and broadcasts featuring the top players. The sport is also growing in Canada, Australia, Asia, and Europe, and the number of tournaments and places to play is increasing year by year.
A similar trend is becoming increasingly evident in Poland as well. New courts are popping up in various parts of the country, along with local communities and initiatives promoting pickleball. In Warsaw, the PickActive Foundation has opened nine seasonal courts at Tor Stegny, available to players through the end of September, and Legia Tenis is developing its own pickleball section. This shows that the sport is beginning to build a solid infrastructure and an ever-growing community in Poland.
PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP 2025
The PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP 2026 is one of the most important pickleball events in Poland. The tournament is part of the prestigious World Pickleball Championship Series and attracts players from Poland and abroad.
The competition will feature multiple categories, so the tournament is open to advanced players, amateurs, and those just starting out on their pickleball journey. Points earned during the event count toward the world rankings, and the top players in Europe can compete for a spot in the Masters Finals.
An event for the audience as well
The PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP 2026 isn’t just a tournament for players. During the event, we’ll also have activities for the audience: the chance to try pickleball, interactive zones, contests, sports games, and prizes.
This is a great opportunity to see one of the world’s fastest-growing sports live, experience the tournament atmosphere, and find out why pickleball is gaining new fans so quickly.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk’s athletic energy on the Legia courts
Joanna Jędrzejczyk’s participation in the 2026 PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP fits perfectly with her efforts to promote sports and physical activity. For years, Joanna has been inspiring people to be active, to have the courage to take on new challenges, and to push past their own limits. Now she will help introduce pickleball to a wider audience as an inclusive, dynamic sport accessible to people of all ages.
Join us July 17–19, 2026, at the Legia Tenis courts in Warsaw. It will be three days of athletic competition, positive energy, and top-level pickleball.
Date: July 17–19, 2026
Location: Legia Tenis, Warsaw
Event: PICKLEBALL POLISH CUP 2026
Who it’s for: players, amateurs, beginners, spectators, families, and anyone who wants to learn about pickleball
The tournament is organized by the Polish Pickleball Association, Legia Tenis, and the PickActive Foundation.
The event is held under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Sport and Tourism and the Mayor of Warsaw.
This public project is co-financed by the Mazovia Province Local Government.
The main sponsor of the event is the PGE Group. The event’s partners are: Under Armour, Pick’em All, Babolat, JOOLA, Recman, Foods by Ann, BANDI, Presidential Hotel, and UPLED.
