2027 Player Fact Sheet

2027 Player Selection

Registration is now open. Two months. Live and compete in Atlanta.

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  • 8TEAMSEight franchises in 2027
  • 48ROSTER SPOTSSix players per team
  • 2MONTHSLive and compete in Atlanta

01Season Dates & Logistics

INTENNSE Arena · Atlanta, GA

Mandatory residency

Atlanta, GA. Two-month seasonal residence required.

  • Player Arrival

    May 23, 2027

  • First Official Match

    Week of May 31, 2027

  • Mid-Season Break

    July 4th Weekend

    Days off set by each team’s match schedule

  • Player Departure

    August 1, 2027

02Selection & Compensation

Guaranteed Contract & Bonus Matrix

  • Selection Date

    February 2027

  • Registration Deadline · Tentative

    Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · 11:59 PM EST

Players are selected through a three-round selection process, with base salaries set by selection round. Registration is required for consideration but does not guarantee selection to a team.

Base Salaries

By Draft Round

1st Round
$40,000
2nd Round
$36,000
3rd Round
$30,000

Base salaries cover the two-month season.

Match Prize Money

Per Player, Winning Team

Regular Season Match Win
$1,500
The INTENNSE Semifinals Win
$3,000
The INTENNSE Championship Win
$5,000

Each player on the winning team receives the applicable prize money.

Individual Season MVP Bonuses

Male & Female Top Performers

MVP standings are set by a formula built on individual statistical performance across the season. Each award below goes to both a male and a female top performer.

  • 1st

    $6,000

  • 2nd

    $4,500

  • 3rd

    $3,000

  • 4th

    $2,000

  • 5th

    $1,000

Depending on selection round and results, a player could earn up to $75,000 during the 2027 season.

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03Player Eligibility & League Policies

Binding Regulations

  • Full Season Commitment

    No Exceptions

    Players must reside in Atlanta for the entire season.

  • Exclusivity

    No Exceptions

    No tournaments outside of INTENNSE may be played during the season.

  • Absences & Emergencies

    Days off or travel home for emergencies may be approved by the Team Coach and the League.

  • Visa Status

    International players need valid U.S. work authorization. INTENNSE does not sponsor new P-1 visas, but will consider F-1 CPT or OPT if the player’s degree qualifies.

  • Housing & Expenses

    Salaries already include an increase to cover transportation, lodging and food. Players manage these expenses and arrange their own lodging.

04League Format & Schedule

  • Teams & Rosters

    8 Teams · 6 Players

    3 men and 3 women per team

  • Regular Season

    14 Matches per Team

    + up to 2 Championship Weekend matches

  • Mid-Season Break

    July 4th Weekend Off

    Days off set by each team’s match schedule

05Rules Overview

New to INTENNSE? Here’s how the competition works

7 BOLTs per Match

Each BOLT is 10 minutes

4 Singles BOLTs
2 Men’s · 2 Women’s
3 Doubles BOLTs
Men’s · Women’s · Mixed
Roster
6 players · 3 women & 3 men

Scoring · Aggregate

Highest total at the end of the match wins

Standard point
+1
Clean winner
+2

  • Pace & Serving

    1 serve. 1 toss.

    14 seconds between points

  • Substitutions

    Unlimited

    Real-time squad rotations

06Registration

Deadline · Dec 16, 2026

  • Register for Player Selection

    Professional Players

    Professional tennis players interested in competing in the 2027 INTENNSE season can submit their registration for player selection.

    Register for 2027 Player Selection

  • Request Information

    Current College Athletes

    Current NCAA and other college tennis players interested in the 2027 INTENNSE season can submit an information request to learn more about the league and potential opportunities. This is separate from professional player registration and is not an application for immediate selection.

Have questions?

Contact J.Y. Aubone, Director of Player & Coach Relations

JY@INTENNSE.COM