Aloha and Welcome to the First-Ever OUTRIGGER OPEN!
Kona, Hawai‘i • October 2025
Get ready to serve up sunshine and aloha at the inaugural OUTRIGGER OPEN—a brand-new pickleball tournament set against the breathtaking backdrop of Keauhou Bay on Hawai‘i Island!
Hosted at the newly reimagined OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, players and fans alike will enjoy modernized guest rooms and suites, upgraded meeting spaces, and stunning oceanfront views perched above lava-rock cliffs. Off the court, relax by the oceanfront pool and waterslide, indulge in cultural experiences, or gather with ʻohana for Feast & Fire—Kona’s premier lūʻau held every Monday and Thursday.
From thrilling matches to meaningful moments, the OUTRIGGER OPEN is where competition meets culture. Come play, stay, and celebrate the spirit of aloha in beautiful Kona!
FORMAT:
All Amateur Round robin tournament, including a single elimination playoff bracket for Gold, Silver and Bronze in each division. All amateur players are guaranteed a minimum of 4 matches.
Prize Money Divisions will be Round Robin up to 7 teams - 8 or more teams will be Double Elimination
Monday October 20th
Singles - Rally scoring 1 to 21 win by 2- (YOU WILL LOVE IT)
Senior Men's & Senior Women's Singles - no prize money
Men's & Women's Singles - no prize money
Feast & Fire Luau @ the Outrigger Kona **discounted tickets**
Tuesday October 21st
Senior Women's Doubles - 830am
Women's Doubles - 1pm
Senior Pro Men's Doubles 830am
Pro Men's Doubles 1pm
Wednesday October 22nd
Senior Mixed Doubles - 830am
Mixed Doubles - 1pm
Senior Pro Mixed Doubles 830am
Pro Mixed Doubles 1pm
Thursday October 23rd
Mixed Doubles SPLIT AGE (one player over 50 and under 50)
Feast & Fire Luau @ the Outrigger Kona **discounted tickets**
Friday October 24th
Senior Men's Doubles 830am
Men's Doubles 1pm
Senior Pro Women's Doubles 830am
Pro Women's Doubles 1pm
Round robin brackets or pools with 5 or 6 teams will play single games to 15, win by 2. Brackets or pools with 7, 8, or 9 teams will play single games to 11, win by 2. Bronze medal match will be one game to 15, win by 2. Gold medal match will be best two out of three to 11, win by 2.
Pro and senior pro - see prize money
Events are organized such that players can potentially sign up for a total of 5 events.