We are proud to announce a new partnership between the RTA Pickleball Tour and Schiller International University.

Schiller International University becomes a Gold Sponsor of the RTA Pickleball Tour 2026, including the RTA European Finals / Arlberg Pickleball Championship 2026.

For us, this is much more than a sponsorship. It is a milestone for the RTA, for our players and for the future of pickleball in Europe.

Pickleball is growing fast. More players are travelling, competing, training and building their lives around the sport. But if we want to build a real future for pickleball, we need more than tournaments. We need pathways. We need education. We need partners who create opportunities beyond the court.

That is exactly why this partnership with Schiller International University matters so much.

Through this partnership, Schiller International University offers scholarship opportunities for amateur and pro players participating in the RTA Pickleball Tour 2026. Eligible RTA players may receive scholarships of up to 55% for the first year for September 2026 enrolment in bachelor’s or master’s programs. The opportunity may also extend to eligible family members connected to RTA players, subject to Schiller’s official admission and scholarship conditions.

The message is simple and powerful:

Study while competing in pickleball.

With campuses in Heidelberg, Paris, Madrid and Tampa, Florida, Schiller International University stands for international education, global thinking and academic programs built for a connected world. This fits perfectly with the RTA spirit: international competition, cross-border friendships and a growing European pickleball community.

Together, we want to show that pickleball can open doors. Doors to education. Doors to new countries. Doors to careers. Doors to a future where players do not have to choose between athletic ambition and academic growth.

As part of the partnership, Schiller International University will be visible throughout the 2026 RTA season, across our digital channels, selected tournament environments and the RTA European Finals. We are also looking forward to exploring student engagement, educational activations and new ways of connecting sport and learning.

This is a new era for the RTA.

A partnership for players.
A partnership for education.
A partnership for the future of pickleball in Europe.

Welcome to the RTA family, Schiller International University.

Let’s grow pickleball.
Let’s support players.
Let’s build something that lasts.

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