Event Overview
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Lake Las Vegas Sports Club for the 2026 Flex Leagues National Championship! This event is the pinnacle of our season, designed to celebrate the competition, community, and connections that make our league unique.
Building on the incredible momentum of last year’s turnout, the 2026 championships will offer a high-energy atmosphere, exclusive swag bags, and the chance to be crowned a National Champion.
- Dates: November 6 – November 7, 2026
- Location: Lake Las Vegas Sports Club
- Entry Fee: $150 per player
Qualification Criteria
To be eligible for the National Championship, players must meet one of the following requirements:
- Finish in the Top 100 of the National Points Race.
- Complete three (3) singles events between April 15 and September 30, 2026.
- Win two (2) Flex Leagues within the 2026 season.
- Play a minimum of nine (9) matches between April 15 and September 30, 2026.
- Win a City Championship event.
- Note: UTR Sports reserves the right to issue wildcards or special invitations at their discretion.
Scoring & Match Format
To improve player recovery and schedule flow, we have updated the format to Fast Four sets for most rounds.
- Standard Matches: Best 2-out-of-3 "Fast Four" sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set.
National Championship Finals: Best 2-out-of-3 full sets, no-ad scoring, with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set.
On-Site Amenities & Prizes
- Player Welcome Pack: Exclusive gear for all participants.
- Support: Professional trainers and certified umpires on-site.
- Concessions: Food and beverages available for purchase.
- Awards: Prizes will be awarded to all flight winners.
Rules of Play
- Warm-up: All players receive a 5-minute warm-up before their match begins.
- Rest Periods:
- 2 minutes between sets.
- 5 minutes if players split sets (before the 10-point tiebreaker).
- Time Penalties: * 10-minute grace period.
- 10+ minutes late: Point penalty.
- 15+ minutes late: Game penalty.
- 20+ minutes late: Match default.
- Medical & Bathroom Breaks:
- One (1) injury timeout permitted per match. A second timeout results in a point penalty.
- Bathroom breaks are permitted between sets.
Code of Conduct
- Sportsmanship: Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. UTR Sports reserves the right to default any player for misconduct.
- Spectators: Must remain off the playing area at all times.
- Filming: Permitted only with the explicit approval of the opponent.
- Cheering: Players should show positive emotion away from their opponent (facing the opposite direction).
- Authority: UTR Sports and on-site umpires have final authority on all tournament decisions.