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. Your tournament ERA is here.

• 📅 July 16th - 19th, 2026

• 📍 Pickler Universe — Dallas, TX

• 🎁 Register by June 15 to get a free tournament shirt!

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.

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

• Regular Events: Prizes for 1st place

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, The Texas Showdown, the season-ending championship featuring bigger prizes, elite competition, and Tour titles on the line. Individual points determine qualification and seeding, with only top performances counting to keep the race competitive. Full details on our website.

Our Bounty System adds an additional competitive layer to brackets by placing a bounty prize on the #1 seeded team. First to beat the #1 seed and finish on the podium will claim the bounty prize of $200 cash prize, or go undefeated as the #1 seed to keep your bounty.

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

• Men's Singles: 4.5

• Men's Singles Pro

• Men's Singles: 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0

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

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

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

• Men's Doubles Pro

• 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

• Mixed Doubles Pro

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

• Senior Mixed Doubles: 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0

• Pool Play to Single Elimination

• Gold medal match will be best of 3

• Double Elimination Bracket w/ comeback

• Winners Bracket: 2/3 to 11

• Consolation Bracket: 1 to 15

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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

If a bracket doesn't make, then you're excluded from this deadline and are eligible for a refund until the day of the tournament.

Refund Example: 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.

🥇1st Place: $1,000 Prize 🥇 ($400 Cash Prize Plus 2x JOOLA Gen 5)

🥇1st Place: $750 Prize 🥇 ($250 Cash Prize Plus 2x JOOLA Gen 5)

🥇1st Place: $500 Prize 🥇 (2x JOOLA Gen 4 Paddles)

🥇1st Place: $200 Prize 🥇 (2x JOOLA Heat Vision Paddles)

• 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