Tennis
 
Overview:
 
Early Bird Entry Fee: $40 (until January 1, 2026)
Entry Fee: $45
Additional Event Fee: $20 per event
 
Eligibility:
 
Eligibility: Since the 2026 State Games of America (SGA) are hosted in State College by the Keystone State Games, ALL PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS CAN REGISTER for the SGA just like they would for traditional Keystone Games Events. 
 
In addition, due to the NCSG Neighboring State Policy, athletes from DELAWARE, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY (Except for Figure skating which is hosted by the Garden State Games), NEW YORK (Except for Figure skating which is hosted by the Empire State Winter Games), and OHIO, CAN REGISTER for the 2026 SGA.
 
Non-Keystone Games Eligible Athletes: YOU MUST QUALIFY!
 
If you’re an athlete coming from one of the other 30+ National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Member State programs, qualification is more extensive. Here’s how you may have qualified depending on the year you competed in an NCSG Member State program:

• 2024: All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.
• 2025: All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.
• 2026: (before July 1): All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.
• Any medalist from the 2022 and/or 2024 SGA qualifies to compete at the State Games of America in State College 2026.

Note: Any athlete who has qualified in any event within a particular sport will be eligible to participate in all applicable events within said sport. i.e. A Track & Field athlete who only qualifies in one event in Track & Field, would be eligible to enter as many events within Track & Field allowed by the sport, or Gymnastics that qualifies in one event is eligible to participate in the all-around competition, etc. at the SGA 2026.  Click Here for Additional Eligibility Requirements
 
Divisions:
1. Youth Division: 15-18 years of age
2. Open Division - 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, etc.
 
Events:
 
Female & Male Doubles
Female & Male Singles
Mixed Doubles  
 
Entry Regulations:
 
· A player may not enter the same event in two different age divisions.
 
· Doubles entrants with partners must give their requested partner’s name on the registration form.
 
· If the entrant does not have a partner but wishes to play, it should be indicated on the registration form and the coordinator, if possible, will pair the entrant with someone.
 
· Competition will be held on the outdoor hard courts.
 
Rules
 
· Players must leave a  phone number with the coordinator at the courts prior to your first match, to be used in event of time weather changes.