🏆 Florida Classic Open – November 1–2, 2025 🏆

We’re proud to announce that the Florida Classic Open is set for Saturday & Sunday, November 1–2, 2025, at our brand-new, upgraded venue: Sports Challenge America in Bonita Springs!

Located on the grounds of the former Naples Dog Track (just west of I-75 on Bonita Beach Rd.), this exciting new venue offers 12 dedicated, brand-new pickleball courts plus so much more.

✨ What’s Waiting for You

Competitive matches with players from across Florida

A restaurant & bar for food and drinks

Fun off the courts with bowling, golf simulators, and cornhole

Rows of vendors featuring the latest in paddles, apparel, sneakers, jewelry, and more

This year’s Florida Classic Open is more than just a tournament—it’s a full weekend experience for players, fans, and families. Come for the pickleball battles, stay for the entertainment, shopping, and community!

📅 Save the Date: November 1–2, 2025

📍 Sports Challenge America, Bonita Springs, FL

The Florida Classic Open will be organized into age-based divisions to ensure fair and exciting competition for all players.

📅 Schedule of Play

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Men’s Doubles (age-based divisions)

Women’s Doubles (age-based divisions)

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Mixed Doubles (age-based divisions)

Each bracket will feature round-robin or pool play followed by medal rounds (format finalized once registration closes).

Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in every age division.

📍 Venue Features

With 12 brand-new dedicated pickleball courts at Sports Challenge America, players can expect high-quality competition in a lively, family-friendly environment—complete with food, drinks, vendors, and entertainment.

🎁 Player Welcome Package

Every participant will receive a Welcome Package, which includes a complimentary tournament T-shirt, electrolyte packet, and additional surprises. Be sure to select your T-shirt size at the time of registration.

📅 Brackets & Scheduling

Exact bracket start times will be finalized and released once registration has closed.

✅All match scores will be uploaded to DUPR following the tournament.

😀Bring the entire family for a weekend of competition, fun, and celebration.

Participants who withdraw prior to the registration deadline of October 19, 2025, will receive a refund minus a $30 processing fee. Please note that Pickleball Bracket service fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Withdrawals submitted after the registration deadline will not be eligible for any refund.

🌤️ Weather & Unforeseen Circumstances

The Florida Classic Open is an outdoor event. While we will make every effort to ensure all matches are played as scheduled, weather or other unforeseen circumstances may cause delays or interruptions.

If play is interrupted mid-match, each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether brackets can be completed or winners will be declared.

Please note that there are no indoor backup plans for weather delays.

Player Credit Policy

Participants who are unable to play any matches due to weather (and did not purchase weather insurance) will receive a 30% event credit toward a future tournament.

Once matches have begun, no credits will be issued.

If an event is rescheduled before the posted start date, all registered participants will receive a full credit toward a future event.

Refunds will not be issued.

We value your time and commitment, and our goal is to maximize play whenever possible.

🩺 Health & Safety Disclaimer

By registering for the Florida Classic Open, you acknowledge and accept that you are solely responsible for your own health, safety, and well-being, as well as that of any accompanying family members and your partner, regardless of age.

All participants are required to sign the tournament waiver provided at registration. Participation in the event constitutes agreement to these terms and acceptance of personal responsibility.