USA Pickleball National Championships 2025 Summary
The 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships is one of the biggest pickleball tournaments to look forward to this year. The big event is happening in November and the path to it is packed with multiple smaller events called the Golden Ticket. These Golden Ticket events will be held one after the other throughout the year until the main event.
USA Pickleball
For a quick background, USA Pickleball is more than just a tournament host. USA Pickleball, or USAP, is the governing body for pickleball in America. USA Pickleball makes and implements the official pickleball rules, manages the growth of the sport and the players, and oversees its sanctioned tournaments. It was first established in 2005 as the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) but rebranded in 2020 into USA Pickleball to align with other sports governing bodies in America.
USA Pickleball National Championships 2025
The USA Pickleball National Championships 2025, one of the major pickleball tournaments this year, will include professional and amateur players. The USA Pickleball Nationals 2025 will be held in November after the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket events.
Did You Know?
The first USAP (then, USAPA) National Tournament was held in 2009 with only 400 participants.
Key Details: USA Pickleball National Championships 2025
- Dates: November; specific dates are TBA.
- Location: TBA
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What to Expect:
- See the top professional and amateur pickleball players compete
- Energetic and competitive energy
- World-class pickleball competition
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket
The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket events are smaller tournaments hosted throughout the year in different states as a pathway for amateur pickleball players to play at the nationals. Gold medal winners will be prioritized in registering for the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships.
The 2025 USA Pickleball Nationals isn’t a Golden Ticket event, it is the main event. Check out the upcoming golden ticket events this 2025.
Did You Know?
Anna Leigh Waters became the youngest female pickleball player to win the 2021 USA Pickleball National Championships at just 14 years old.
Upcoming 2025 USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Events
Tucson, AZ
- When: March 26-30, 2025
- Where: Kino Sports Complex South
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
- Registration Deadline: March 19, 2025
- Schedule of Events
| Date | Event | Age Groups |
|---|---|---|
| March 26 | Mixed Doubles | 55-80+ |
| March 27 | Men’s Doubles | 55-80+ |
| March 27 | Women’s Doubles | 55-80+ |
| March 28 | Men’s Singles | 19-80+ |
| March 28 | Women’s Doubles | 19-50+ |
| March 29 | Men’s Doubles | 19-50+ |
| March 29 | Women’s Singles | 19-80+ |
| March 29 | Junior Co-Ed Doubles | Junior |
| March 30 | Mixed Doubles | 19-50+ |
| March 30 | Junior Co-Ed Singles | Junior |
- Format: Round-robin (RR), pool play with playoffs
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Scoring
- Matches: Play to 15, win by 2. Minimum of 3 matches.
- Playoffs and Pre-medal Matches: Play to 15, win by 2.
- Bronze and Gold Medal Matches: Play to 11, win by 2. Best 2 out of 3 games.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- When: April 2-6, 2025
- Where: The Fort
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
- Registration Deadline: March 23, 2025
- Schedule of Events: TBA
- Format: Round-robin (RR)
- Scoring: Most of the team brackets will play 1 round of round-robin to 15, win by 2 with the top 2 teams advancing to playoffs to play 2 more matches.
Mesa, AZ
- When: April 9-13, 2025
- Where: Arizona Athletic Grounds
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
- Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025
- Schedule of Events:
| Date | Event | Age Groups |
|---|---|---|
| April 9 | Mixed Doubles | 55-80+ |
| April 10 | Men’s Doubles | 55-80+ |
| April 10 | Women’s Doubles | 55-80+ |
| April 11 | Men’s Singles | 19-80+ |
| April 11 | Women’s Doubles | 19-50+ |
| April 12 | Men’s Doubles | 19-50+ |
| April 12 | Women’s Singles | 19-80+ |
| April 12 | Junior Co-Ed Doubles | Junior |
| April 13 | Mixed Doubles | 19-50+ |
| April 13 | Junior Co-Ed Singles | Junior |
- Format: Round-robin, pool play with playoffs
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Scoring
- Matches: play to 15, win by 2. Minimum of 3 matches.
- Playoffs and Pre-medal Matches: play to 15, win by 2.
- Bronze and Gold Medal Matches: play to 11, win by 2. Best 2 out of 3 games.
Overland Park, KS
- When: May 14-18, 2025
- Where: Elite Tennis and Wellness
- Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
- Registration Deadline: March 30, 2025
- Schedule of Events:
| Date | Event | Age Groups |
|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Men's/Women's Doubles | 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+ |
| May 15 | Mixed Doubles | 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+ |
| May 16 | Men's/Women's Singles | 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 70+, 75+, 80+ |
| May 17 | Men's/Women's Doubles | 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+ |
| May 18 | Mixed Doubles | 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+ |
- Format: Round-robin
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Scoring
- RR and Pre-Medal Matches: play to 15, win by 2.
- Medal Matches: play by 11, win by 2.
New York, NY
- When: May 21-25, 2025
- Where: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
- Registration Deadline: May 11, 2025
- Schedule of Events: TBA
- Format: TBA
- Scoring: TBA
Greensboro, NC
- When: May 28 - June 1, 2025
- Where: Greensboro Coliseum Complex
- Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
- Registration Deadline: May 18, 2025
- Schedule of Events:
| Date | Event | Age Groups |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Mixed Doubles | 55-80 |
| May 29 | Men’s Doubles | 55-80+ |
| May 29 | Women’s Doubles | 55-80+ |
| May 30 | Men’s Singles | 19-80+ |
| May 30 | Women’s Doubles | 19-50+ |
| May 30 | Wheelchair Co-ed Singles | |
| May 31 | Men’s Doubles | 19-50+ |
| May 31 | Women’s Singles | 19-80+ |
| May 31 | Wheelchair Co-ed Doubles | |
| June 1 | Mixed Doubles | 19-50+ |
| June 1 | Wheelchair Hybrid Doubles |
- Format: Round-robin/pool play format with playoffs.
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Scoring:
- RR and Pre-Medal Matches: play to 15, win by 2.
- Medal Matches: play by 11, win by 2.
St. George, UT
- When: May 28 - June 1, 2025
- Where: Little Valley Pickleball Complex
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
- Registration Deadline: May 14, 2025
- Schedule of Events:
| Date | Event | Age Groups |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Men's/Women's Doubles | 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+ |
| May 29 | Mixed Doubles | 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+ |
| May 30 | Men's/Women's Singles | 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 70+, 75+, 80+ |
| May 31 | Men's/Women's Doubles | 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+ |
| June 1 | Mixed Doubles | 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+ |
- Format: Round-robin
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Scoring
- RR and Pre-Medal Matches: play to 15, win by 2.
- Medal Matches: play by 11, win by 2. Best 2 out of 3 matches.
Silicon Valley, CA
- When: June 25-29, 2025
- Where: The HUB Sports Complex
- Indoor/Outdoor: TBA
- Registration Deadline: TBA
- Schedule of Events: TBA
- Format: TBA
- Scoring: TBA
Newport Beach, CA
- When: July 1-6, 2025
- Where: Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
- Registration Deadline: TBA
- Schedule of Events: TBA
- Format: TBA
- Scoring: TBA
Colorado Springs, CO
- When: July 9-13, 2025
- Where: Peak Pickleball
- Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
- Registration Deadline: TBA
- Schedule of Events: TBA
- Format: Round-robin, pool play with playoffs
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Scoring
- Matches: play to 15, win by 2. Minimum of 3 matches.
- Playoffs and Pre-medal Matches: play to 15, win by 2.
- Bronze and Gold Medal Matches: play to 11, win by 2. Best 2 out of 3 games.
Did You Know?
The oldest pickleball player to join the USA Pickleball National Championships was Joyce Jones at 94, while the youngest was JR Deheart at 7.
Where to Register: USA Pickleball National Championships 2025 Golden Ticket Event
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USA Pickleball
- You will find all the upcoming USA Pickleball National Championship 2025 Golden Ticket events on their official website.
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UTR Sports
- Since UTR Sports is USA Pickleball’s official pickleball rating system, you can find some Golden Tickets hosted by UTR Sports.
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Association of Pickleball Players (APP)
- APP will also host some Golden Ticket events. You can check their website for any upcoming APP-hosted Golden Ticket events.
NOTES:
- Make sure you pay in full when you register
- You need your membership number ready because you’ll need it in your player profile.
- To register, your membership must be current, champion-level, and active through the end of the tournament.
To Sum It Up
This year is packed with many pickleball events to look forward to and one of them is the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. To be able to qualify for the nationals, you’d have to join one of the Golden Tickets – a series of events hosted throughout the year wherein gold winners are prioritized in registering for the main event. There are multiple Golden Ticket events coming up so make sure to register on or before the registration deadline to be able to join. You can check the official sites of USA Pickleball, UTR Sports, or APP tour if you want to register for any future events.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships
What is the USA Pickleball National Championships?
- It is a major pickleball tournament featuring both professional and amateur players.
- It serves as the culmination of the year's Golden Ticket events.
When and where will the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships be held?
- The championships will be held in November 2025.
- The specific dates and locations are to be announced (TBA).
What are USA Pickleball Golden Ticket events?
- These are smaller tournaments held throughout the year.
- They provide amateur players with a pathway to qualify for the National Championships.
- Gold medal winners at these events receive priority registration for the Nationals.
Where can I find a list of upcoming Golden Ticket events?
- The USA Pickleball website.
- UTR Sports website (as UTR Sports is USA Pickleball’s official pickleball rating system).
- The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) website.
What are some of the upcoming Golden Ticket event locations and dates?
- Tucson, AZ: March 26-30, 2025.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL: April 2-6, 2025.
- Mesa, AZ: April 9-13, 2025.
- Overland Park, KS: May 14-18, 2025.
- New York, NY: May 21-25, 2025.
- Greensboro, NC: May 28 - June 1, 2025.
- St. George, UT: May 28 - June 1, 2025.
- Silicon Valley, CA: June 25-29, 2025.
- Newport Beach, CA: July 1-6, 2025.
- Colorado Springs, CO: July 9-13, 2025.
What are the general formats and scoring for Golden Ticket events?
- Formats vary but often include round-robin and pool play with playoffs.
- Scoring typically involves games played to 15, win by 2, for matches and playoffs.
- Medal matches (bronze and gold) are often best 2 out of 3 games, played to 11, win by 2.
How do I register for a Golden Ticket event?
- Register through the USA Pickleball website.
- Ensure you have a current, champion-level USA Pickleball membership.
- Have your membership number ready when registering.
- Pay the registration fees in full.
What is the significance of USA Pickleball?
- It is the governing body for pickleball in the United States.
- It establishes and enforces official pickleball rules.
- It oversees sanctioned tournaments and promotes the growth of the sport.
What is the benefit of winning a Golden Ticket event?
- Gold medal winners receive priority registration for the USA Pickleball National Championships.
What are some of the rules regarding memberships when registering?
- Your membership must be current and active through the end of the tournament you are registering for.
- Champion-level memberships are required.
Key Takeaways
| Key Takeaway | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships |
| Dates | November; specific dates TBA |
| Location | TBA |
| Event Type | Major pickleball tournament with pro and amateur divisions |
| Golden Ticket Events | Series of smaller tournaments throughout the year that qualify amateurs for the National Championships |
| USA Pickleball | Governing body for pickleball in the US; hosts the National Championships and Golden Ticket events |
| Golden Ticket Events Schedule | Multiple events in various locations (Tucson, Fort Lauderdale, Mesa, etc.) with specific dates, formats, and scoring rules |
| Registration | Through USA Pickleball, UTR Sports, and APP tour websites; membership required |
| Format and Scoring | Varies by event; typically round-robin, pool play with playoffs, games to 11 or 15 points |
| Qualification | Gold medal winners in Golden Ticket events are prioritized for National Championships registration |
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