Global Unity in Disc Golf: Women's Global Event Returns with Exciting Changes

The PDGA's Women's Global Event (WGE) has been bringing together women and girls from around the world since its inception in 2012. This year, the event is getting an exciting boost with Trash Panda as its title sponsor. With their support, the PDGA plans to provide WGE pins to every player participating in the event.

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The WGE allows players to compete against others from around the world, regardless of their location or division. If there are no players registered for a specific division at a local event, the global leaderboard provides an opportunity to compete against international opponents.

For those interested in participating in the 2026 Women's Global Event, it's easy to get started. Visit PDGA.com/WGE and click on the "Find an event" button to discover all the registered WGE events. If there isn't a nearby event, consider hosting your own or organizing a road trip with friends.

To host a WGE event, follow these requirements:

* The event must take place between May 15th and May 25th

* There should be at least two rounds, as this is how the global rating is calculated (only one round will count for the youngest age-based divisions)

* At least three propagators must participate

* All 27 women's and girls' divisions must be offered, with a minimum of three players registered for each division

For Pro-Am events at A-Tier and below, all 27 women's and girls' divisions should be available. Pro-only B-Tier events should offer all Pro women's divisions, while Am-only A-Tier events should offer all Am women's and Junior girls' divisions.

Once the event is sanctioned by May 1st, players can submit their results as soon as possible after the event.

The benefits of hosting a WGE event are numerous. The PDGA has waived non-member and player fees for all WGE divisions, making it more accessible to new players. Additionally, getting more women and girls involved in disc golf is a key goal of the event. Player pack discounts for WGE TDs from our WGE Partners will also be available.

This year, there won't be an official player pack. Instead, the WGE subcommittee has recruited WGE Partners to offer steep discounts to TDs, allowing them to create their own custom player packs or use the provided brand package.

Important dates to keep in mind include:

* TBD: Reserve your WGE pins

* May 1st, 2026: Register your event

* May 15-25, 2026: WGE

Resources are available for TDs, including information on waiving temporary member fees and registering events. Thank you to Trash Panda for their support of the PDGA Women's Global Event, as well as our 2026 WGE Player Pack Partners.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2026wge-info