In order to expand the existing dance tournaments, the Turnier- Tanzsportklub Zürich came up with the idea of organising its own, larger tournament in 2012. This is how the Glattal Pokal came into being. In the search for the ideal location in the Wallisellen area, the hall of the Doktorhaus quickly came into question. The Doktorhaus had already hosted dance tournaments in the 1980s. When the hall was renovated, it provided the atmospheric setting for the first Glattal Pokal. 

At the tournament, the TTZ welcomed over 100 dance couples from all over Switzerland and neighbouring countries to compete in standard and Latin dances. In addition, the Zurich cantonal champions were also determined in four categories.