
CTL – From 5 to 15: the Challenger Teqball League’s rapid rise across Europe
The Challenger Teqball League reaches a defining point as it approaches the 2026 season. In just two years, the Tier IV circuit has expanded from five events to fifteen, evolving from a compact initiative into a firmly established pillar of FITEQ’s competition structure. The scale of that growth positions the Challenger Teqball League as one of the the most dynamic elements of the international Teqball calendar.
Introduced in 2024 with a clear and focused purpose, the league provided five initial competition opportunities designed to increase access to international play. Momentum was built quickly. The calendar expanded to eleven tournaments in 2025, and the step to fifteen events in 2026 confirms how deeply the circuit has taken root across Europe. Tripling in size over such a short period reflects more than growth in numbers; it signals sustained demand from players, organisers, and national federations who have embraced the league as a consistent competitive outlet.
The Challenger Teqball League has carved out its value through regularity. Offering frequent international events and the opportunity to earn FITEQ World Ranking Points, for emerging players, the circuit represents a first chance to compete repeatedly at an international level, while for established athletes, it offers continuity across the season, a space to compete, maintain form, and refine performance between higher-tier FITEQ events. Over time, this balance has become one of the league’s defining characteristics.
As the calendar has grown, so too has the league’s geographic scope. The 2026 season continues to build on established partnerships with returning hosts, while welcoming new destinations that broaden the circuit’s reach. Events in cities such as Liverpool, Paris and Ibiza are a testament to both the league’s ambition and its increasing visibility within Europe’s sporting landscape. The mix of familiar venues and new locations adds depth to the calendar while upholding a clear competitive identity.
With its focus remaining on Europe, the Challenger Teqball League enters 2026 as a fully established Tier IV competition. The expansion from five to fifteen events, the return of trusted hosts, and the growing density of the calendar all point to the same conclusion: the circuit has become an essential platform for regular international competition, and its development over the past two seasons has laid strong foundations for the years ahead.
























