Rainbow Games - Tennis (GLTA)

Tennis at
Rainbow Games 2026

GLTA-Sanctioned Tournament

29 October to 1 November 2026

Tennis at Rainbow Games 2026

GLTA-sanctioned Tennis returns to Rainbow Games 2026 at TotalCoach Tennis Centre, St Johns.

Compete for ranking points, test yourself across the tournament and connect with the international LGBTQI+ tennis community.

Venue update, (August 2026)
With maintenance works at Manuka Doctor Arena unable to be guaranteed as complete before the Games, Tennis has moved to the new TotalCoach Tennis Centre in St Johns.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Tennis registration is a two-step process.

  1. STEP 1: Register through Tournament Software. No payment is required at this stage.
  2. STEP 2: Complete your Rainbow Games registration.

Complete both steps to confirm your entry.

DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ABOUT TENNIS

VENUE

TotalCoach Tennis Centre, 69 Merton Road, St Johns

DATES

Friday 16 October 2026

  • All registrations close. Late entries will not be accepted
Thursday 29 OctoberTennis (pool play)

Registration + Opening Ceremony (evening)

Friday 30 OctoberTennis (pool play)

Saturday 31 October

Tennis (pool play and knockouts)
Sunday 1 NovemberTennis (knockouts and podium)

Closing Event (evening)

REGISTRATION COSTS

Registration + Sport Fee (per person)

  • Standard: $69 (from 16 April to 16 October 2026)
  • Sport Fee $50 Tennis Sport Fee (includes one category – either singles or doubles)

Your registration includes access to a full Rainbow Games experience:

  • Ticket to the Opening Ceremony (Thursday 29 October)
  • Ticket to the Closing Event (Sunday 1 November)
  • Access to the arts, culture, and social programme throughout the Games
  • Opportunity to compete for medals and represent your community with pride
  • Player accreditation pass 
  • Your fee includes a contribution to the Rangatahi Legacy Initiative, supporting future generations of LGBTQI+ youth in sport

Additional category entries (singles or doubles) are available for an additional $20 NZD during registration.

Additional $5 USD is applicable for each registration.



Instalment Payments now available!  

Pay in three instalments: 

  • Instalment 1) $30 when you register.
  • Instalment 2) $30 -1 September.  
  • Instalment 3) 15 October  - the remainder.

Make your games count towards the Trans Tasman Cup! Open to players from Oz and NZ, your points help to determine a winner of the cup. Pick your team in the registration form.

CATEGORIES

  • The following categories are available in Tennis:

  • Open Singles

  • Open Doubles

  • A Singles

  • A Doubles

  • B Singles

  • B Doubles

  • C Singles

  • C Doubles

  • D Singles

  • D Doubles

All draws are Inclusive of all gender identities and expressions. Anyone can enter according to their playing division.

Draws may be merged at the tournament director's discretion if entries are low

GRADES

    • Open Grade
    • B
    • C
    • D

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    Match Format, Draws and Schedule