Tiered Point System (TPS)
The USA Pickleball Tiered Point System (TPS) rewards players and standardizes competition across USA Pickleball sanctioned pickleball tournaments. Whether you’re competing on the court or hosting an event, TPS guarantees fair scoring, transparent rankings, and a consistent path to the sport’s highest levels.
Tiered point System (TPS)
How It Works
We’ve made it easy to access and track your TPS points. There is no need to create a TPS account, once you become a USA Pickleball member, you will automatically have a TPS account. To access or view your TPS account, log in to the membership portal (Sport:80) and navigate to the TPS tab on the right-hand side (single sign-on/SSO). Once in TPS, you can view your current point total, Nationals eligibility, tournament history, rankings, and more.
- Sanctioned tournaments will be categorized by status, participant size and referee use.
- Each tier is assigned corresponding point values, with Golden Tickets receiving the most points.
- Players will accumulate points based on the tier of the event played, participation, and performance within that event.
- Point totals accumulate throughout the tournament year (September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026)
TPS Grid
Golden Ticket
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Size
N/A
400+
200+
N/A
Ref
MMP
MMP
MMP
No Reg.
No Registration
Reg.
Registration
4,500
3,000
2,000
1,000
Gold
13,500
9,000
6,000
3,000
Silver
9,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
Bronze
4,500
3,000
2,000
1,000
About
Tiered Point System for Sanctioned Tournaments
For tournament players and tournament directors, the TPS system creates an integrated system that ensures a successful tournament experience for everyone.
TPS for Players
What TPS Means for Players
Benefits for Players
- Earn your way to Nationals. If you don’t win a Golden Ticket, your TPS point total can help you qualify to be eligible to participate in Nationals.
- Compete in the Series Point Championship. Top point earners in each division will receive priority registration. More details to come on this.
How do I earn points in the Tiered Point System?
Players earn points based on participation, performance, and medal wins in USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournaments. The number of points depends on the event tier.
Do all sanctioned tournaments count for TPS?
How do TPS points affect Nationals?
TPS for Directors
Why TPS Matters for Your Tournament
As a Tournament Director, the Tiered Point System gives your event national visibility and ensures consistency for players. By adopting TPS, your sanctioned tournament becomes part of the official USA Pickleball competitive pathway.
Benefits for Directors
- More Incentive = More Registrations
- Players are now motivated to enter multiple events to increase their point total
- Added prestige for your tournament
- Your sanctioned event becomes a key step in a player’s journey to Nationals and other championship opportunities
- Year-Round Engagement
- TPS encourages ongoing participation throughout the season
How is my tournament’s tier determined?
Tiers are assigned based on event size, referee scope, and competitive level, in alignment with USA Pickleball standards.
Do I need to report results differently for TPS?
No, the process is integrated with existing sanctioning requirements. Results are submitted through the USA Pickleball system for verification. Must follow sanctioning guidelines using an approved software for membership verification and results reporting.