Pickleball Tournaments
Your Home for Pickleball Competition
Welcome to the ultimate destination for pickleball competition! From Golden Ticket Tournaments, all sanctioned events, and the prestigious USA Pickleball National Championships, every opportunity to play is right here. Whether you’re a first-time player looking for local fun or a seasoned athlete chasing championship glory, we bring every tournament together in one place, connecting players across the country and fueling the excitement of the fastest-growing sport in America.
How To Compete in a Sanctioned Tournament
Ready to play in a sanctioned tournament? We make it easy to take your game to the next level and compete. Click a step to learn more.
Step One
Become a USA Pickleball Member

Step Two
Compete in a Sanctioned Tournament

Step Three
Earn Points Towards Nationals
Depending on your pickleball journey, each sanctioned tournament you play in earns you points through our Tiered Point System (TPS), but Golden Ticket Tournaments are your fastest path to Nationals, as gold medal winners earn priority registration.
Through the Tiered Point System (TPS), you’ll earn points each time you compete and medal. Points are based on the tournament’s tier — with Golden Tickets awarding the most — and accumulate throughout the season (Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026).
See more information below and HERE as well.
- Nationals Eligibility: Even without a Golden Ticket, enough TPS points can qualify you for Nationals. One Golden Ticket tournament automatically awards the required points.
- Series Point Championship: Top point earners in each division earn priority registration for this special event in Spring 2027.
Whether you win gold or build points over time, sanctioned tournaments keep your Nationals dream alive.

Step Three
Secure Spot at Nationals
Once you’ve played in a Golden Ticket tournament or earned points in USA Pickleball-sanctioned events, you're ready to register. Opening in August, Tier 1 priority registration is earned by winning a Golden Ticket at a 2026 Nationals-qualifying tournament, 2025 Nationals gold medalists, athletes age 70+, and athletes impacted by 2025 rainouts. After Tier 1, division capacity is reviewed and Tier 2 opens via waitlist, with athletes advanced into the draw based on TPS standings as space allows.
Looking to Host a Sanctioned Tournament?
Click the button below to learn more about how to sanction your tournament with USA Pickleball.
Find Sanctioned, Golden Ticket and Collegiate Tournaments
Looking to compete in a pickleball tournament? Below you will find a list of upcoming Sanctioned, Golden Ticket and Collegiate tournaments.
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