ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open

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11 players registered

May 14, 2026 - May 17, 2026

When

Registration opens

Mar 26, 2026

7:00 PM CST

Registration ends

May 11, 2026

11:55 PM CST

Registration Cost

$ 10.00

Price changes to USD 25.00 on Mar 30th

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Where

Get Directions

Austin Pickle Ranch

11000 Middle Fiskville Road

Austin, TX, 78753

Tournament Description

<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>🔥 ABOUT THE TOUR </strong></h3>

<b>Welcome to the ERA Pickleball Tour — the high-energy amateur circuit redefining tournaments.</b>

We run events that feel like true tournaments — play more, wait less. Pool play sets the stage, then bracket play determines who's the best. The energy is real, the competition matters, and the structure keeps players locked in all day. Built by the biggest amateur tournament organizers in the nation, get ready for an event that challenges you and shows who's #1 in your city. <b>Your tournament ERA is here.</b>

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• <b>📅 May 14th - May 17th, 2026</b>

• <b>📍 Austin Pickle Ranch — Austin, TX</b>

• <b>🎁 Register by April 20th to get a free tournament shirt!</b>

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<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>🏆 $15,000+ IN PRIZES FOR ALL DIVISIONS</strong></h3>

Prizes aren't just for Pro players — every division matters. Whether you're a 2.5 or a 5.0, senior or not, winning first place means you walk away with a real reward.

• <b>Pro Events:</b> Cash payouts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

• <b>Regular Events</b>: Prizes for 1st place

<I>For full details on the Prize Money section on this page.</I>

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<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>⭐ ERA's RANK SYSTEM</strong></h3>

Earn Tour points at every stop, just register and play. Finish higher to earn more, with bracket winners earning the most points. Climb the rankings to qualify for ERA’s Finale, <b>The Texas Showdown</b>, the season-ending championship featuring <b>bigger prizes, elite competition, and Tour titles</b> on the line. Individual points determine qualification and seeding, with only top performances counting to keep the race competitive. Full details on our website.

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<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>☠️ ERA's BOUNTY SYSTEM</strong></h3>

Our Bounty System adds an additional competitive layer to brackets by placing a bounty prize on the #1 seeded team. Knock the #1 seed team out of the bracket and finish on the podium to claim the bounty prize of <b>$200 cash prize</b>, or win Gold as the top seed the bounty is yours to keep it.

Bounty activation is determined per bracket and requires the following minimums:

• 16 teams - Men’s Doubles / Men's Singles / Mixed Doubles

• 12 teams - Women’s Doubles / Women’s Singles

<I>Bounty is half for singles</I>

<I>Not eligible for 2.5 or PRO events</I>

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<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>📅 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE</strong></h3>

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>THURSDAY

• Seniors Men's Doubles: 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5

• Seniors Women's Doubles: 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0

• Men's Singles: 2.5 / 4.5

• Women's Singles: 2.5

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>FRIDAY

• <b>Men's Singles Pro</b>

• Men's Singles: 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0

• Women's Singles: 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>SATURDAY

• <b>Men's Doubles Pro</b>

• Men's Doubles: 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5

• Women's Doubles: 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>SUNDAY

• <b>Mixed Doubles Pro</b>

• Mixed Doubles: 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5

• Senior Mixed Doubles: 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0

Additional Information

<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>🎯 TOURNAMENT FORMAT</strong></h3>

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>BRACKET FORMAT: 3.0 - 4.5 EVENTS

• Pool Play to Single Elimination

• Gold medal match will be best of 3

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>BRACKET FORMAT: PRO EVENTS

• Double Elimination Bracket w/ comeback

• Winners Bracket: 2/3 to 11

• Consolation Bracket: 1 to 15

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<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>📊 DUPR RATINGS</strong></h3>

We use DUPR to ensure fair and competitive play. Players are required to register for the division that matches their verified DUPR rating. The tournament director reserves the right to move players who are registered incorrectly, and all scores will be submitted to DUPR.

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>BRACKET GUIDELINES

• 2.5 Bracket: NR – 2.999

• 3.0 Bracket: 3.000–3.499

• 3.5 Bracket: 3.500–3.999

• 4.0 Bracket: 4.000–4.499

• 4.5 Bracket: 4.500–4.999

• Pro: 4.000/4.500 minimum

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>ACCURACY & ELIGIBILITY

• Self-entered DUPR matches will be reviewed to prevent manipulation.

• If a player’s DUPR accuracy is below 60%, their placement may be adjusted at the director’s discretion.

• The DUPR rating at the time of registration determines eligibility.

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>PLAYER ADJUSTMENTS

• If you register outside your rating, you will be moved automatically.

• If you are moved to your correct bracket and then withdraw, no refund will be issued.

<div style="border:2px solid #ed1c24; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Divisions with no early signups may be removed without notice — register early.

• The director may remove players found violating rules, including forfeiting prizes if necessary.

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<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>👥 DOUBLES REGISTRATION POLICY</strong></h3>

If you register for a doubles event, your partner must register within 7 days of your registration.

• If they fail to register within 7 days, you will be moved to the waitlist.

• Your spot in the main event is not reserved.

• Once both players are fully registered and paid, you will be returned to the main draw if space is available.

• If the event fills in the meantime, you will remain on the waitlist until a spot opens.

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<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>🔁 SUBSTITUTION POLICY</strong></h3>

Substitutions are allowed but must follow official procedures. Registration spots cannot simply be handed to another player.

• Registrations are non-transferable; you cannot give your spot directly to another player

• The substitute must pay the required administrative/system fees

• The substitute does not pay the full tournament price

• All substitution requests must go through the Tournament Director

Refund Policy

<h3 style="background-color:#ed1c24; color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); text-align:center;"><strong>💵 OUR REFUND POLICY</strong></h3>

Players who withdraw on or before April 20th will receive a refund of the amount paid, less pickleball brackets $5 service fee and a $15 processing fee.

<I>Example:</I> Player paid $95 → Refund = $75

There will be no refunds after the deadline — no exceptions.

If moved for incorrect DUPR entry and you choose to withdraw, no refund will be issued.

Prize Money

<h3 style="background:linear-gradient(90deg,#D4AF37,#D4AF37 70%,#F7E27E); color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; text-align:center;"><strong>💰 PRIZES PAYOUT</strong></h3>

<div style="border:2px solid #D4AF37; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>PRO EVENTS

<b>🥇1st Place: $2,000 Cash Prize🥇</b>

<b>🥈2nd Place: $750 Cash Prize🥈</b>

<b>🥉3rd Place: $250 Cash Prize🥉</b>

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<div style="border:2px solid #D4AF37; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>4.5 EVENTS

<b>🥇1st Place: $1,000 Prize 🥇</b> <I>($400 Cash Prize Plus 2x JOOLA Gen 5)</i>

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<div style="border:2px solid #D4AF37; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>4.0 EVENTS

<b>🥇1st Place: $750 Prize 🥇</b> <I>($250 Cash Prize Plus 2x JOOLA Gen 4)</i>

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<div style="border:2px solid #D4AF37; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>3.0/3.5 EVENTS

<b>🥇1st Place: $500 Prize 🥇</b> <I>(2x JOOLA Gen 4 Paddles)</I>

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<div style="border:2px solid #D4AF37; padding:6px; border-radius:6px; text-align:center;"><strong>2.5 EVENTS

<b>🥇1st Place: $200 Prize 🥇</b> <I>(2x JOOLA Heat Vision Paddles)</I>

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<h3 style="background:linear-gradient(90deg,#D4AF37,#D4AF37 70%,#F7E27E); color:white; padding:6px; border-radius:4px; text-align:center;"><strong>📌 PAYOUT REQUIREMENTS</strong></h3>

• Moneyball brackets must reach 16 teams total for a full cash payout

• 4.0 / 4.5 brackets have no minimum team requirement for paddle prize; 16 teams for full cash payout

• 3.0 / 3.5 brackets have no minimum team requirement for paddle prize

• 2.5 brackets need a minimum of 12 teams for a paddle prize

• Senior Brackets need a minimum of 12 teams for paddle prize

• Above payouts are for doubles events, singles event will be half the amount

Venue Details

Austin Pickle Ranch

11000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, Texas, 78753
United States

Parking Information

Parking Fee: No Fee

ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open

ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open

ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open

ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open

ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open

ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open

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Tournament Description

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