Happy October, Gladiators! 🎾🍂From end-of-season celebrations to exciting new features like Rating History, plus a well-deserved shoutout to our Gladiator of the Month, this month is packed with reasons to celebrate.
Gladiator of the Month: Erik C.
Congratulations to Erik, our Gladiator of the Month! Erik was nominated by a fellow Gladiator who had this to say: “[Erik] is a new Gladiator and shows nothing but class, determination, relentlessness, integrity and sportsmanship on the court!” Congratulations, Erik, and thank you for embodying the spirit of Gladiator! Know somebody you'd like to nominate? Nominate them here.
Rating History
Ever wonder how far you've come? Now you can see it. Our new Rating History feature charts your progression over time, so you can watch your level climb, match by match and season by season. Dominant wins break through, steady progress builds, and your growth becomes something you can actually see. Check out your Rating History today and watch your journey unfold.
“The most important thing I like about Gladiator is seeing my progress improve over time; The trend chart that shows our level over time that was released in late September was an all-time GOAT release.” - Gladiator player
ANNUAL SALE
Lock in your leagues for next year with our biggest promo yet! Buy a bundle of three or more leagues and get 20% off, plus your choice of a free gift! Discount applied at checkout. Hurry, this package sale won’t last long.Â
Shape the future of Gladiator
We are building the future of our digital platform with an emphasis on fitness tracking and want your input. This survey takes less than seven minutes and offers the opportunity to enter a raffle for a $75 Gladiator Tennis gift card. Submit your feedback by October 9.
Upcoming leagues
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Lights, Camera, Match Point!
We're looking for volunteer photographers to help capture two of our biggest celebrations of the year:
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Playoff Final Fest: Sunday, October 18, at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, IL
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STL End of Year Party: Saturday, October 24, at Vetta West in St. Peters, MO
Whether you're a professional, a hobbyist, or just great with a camera, we'd love your help capturing the matches, the champions, and the community moments that make Gladiator special.
Interested? Email us at lynsy@mygladiator.io and let us know which event you can attend and how you'd like to help, whether that's shooting the full event, a few hours, or just the championship matches.
STL Come Celebrate Your Season With Us
All are invited to celebrate the end of the outdoor Gladiator season at our STL End of Year Party on October 24th, from 6:00–9:30 PM at Vetta West! Join us for raffles and giveaways, and food, plus hitting, games, and activities throughout the night. Playoff awards will be distributed at the event, so don't miss out!
Chicagoland Colosseum Playoff Final FestÂ
Join us for our annual Playoff Final Festival, bringing the heat to Hinsdale South High School on Saturday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM! While the playoff tournament itself is invite-only for our top qualifying Gladiators, everyone is welcome to enjoy the festival: watch high-stakes matches, great food from Pimente Mix, a Vendor Village with local wellness and fitness partners, and a high-energy community atmosphere for players, fans, and newcomers alike. Admission is free, so bring your tennis crew, friends, and family for a day of incredible tennis and unbeatable vibes!
You're Invited: Denver Year-End Tennis Party!
Let's celebrate an amazing 2026 season together! Join us for an evening of tennis, prizes, and fun with the Denver Gladiator community. Everyone is invited, whether you played one season or all three, and friends and family are welcome too.
📅 Sunday, October 25 | 7–9 PM
đź“Ť Parker Racket Club
What's happening:
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2026 Champions: Pick up your trophies and celebrate your season
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On-court fun: Hitting, games, and organized point play led by Ben Wolfe
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Raffles and giveaways
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A sweet treat to cap off the night
Tickets are just $10. Grab yours today, and we'll see you on the court!
Become a Gladiator Tennis League Ambassador
Gladiator Tennis is growing, and we're looking for League Ambassadors to help bring our leagues to more cities across the country.Â
League Ambassadors are the local face of Gladiator in their community. They connect with players, clubs, and coaches, help launch and grow local leagues, and host events that bring tennis players together. It's a great fit for coaches, teaching pros, competitive players, and anyone who loves tennis and knows their local tennis scene.
Think this sounds like you? Or know someone who would be perfect for it? Check out the full job listings on our website to learn more and apply, and feel free to forward this to anyone who comes to mind.
Clinics with STL League Ambassador Brian Kirk
Singles & Doubles Teaching Clinic will be held on Sundays in August at CAC from 10:00-11:30 am. If you are interested, please contact Brian at coachbkirk@gmail.com.Â
Game-Set-Match, Inc
Refresh your tennis wardrobe this fall at Game-Set-Match, Inc. Shop thousands of apparel items for men, women and juniors. From performance tops and skirts to hoodies, jackets, pants and warm-ups, you’ll find tons of great options for fall.
 Pleasant Valley Milwaukee
Join our league ambassador Gian for the International Coaches Experience at Pleasant Valley Tennis and Fitness Club: 8 courts, 8 countries, one incredible night of tennis! It takes place on October 9th from 6:30–8:30 PM, and everyone is welcome, juniors, adults, members, and non-members alike, for a great night on the courts. For more information, contact gian@pvtfc.com.
USTA CHI
Billie Jean King is helping USTA Chicago close out a campaign to fully fund no/low cost tennis in Chicago parks. Watch her message and learn how you could win tickets to the 2027 US Open by donating.
USTA MKE
USTA Wisconsin presents a new Impact Team Tennis Mixed Event on Saturday the 21st, from 12:30–6:30 PM at Pleasant Valley Tennis Club, 2754 Pleasant Valley Road, Jackson. For just $35, players rated 3.5 and 4.0 can enjoy an afternoon of tennis competition and fun. Only 4 teams will be selected, so register soon!
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