The LOUISIANA OPEN at Stacks Pickleball features a variety of divisions to ensure competitive play for all skill levels. All divisions will utilize DUPR ratings for accurate placement and fair matchups.
WHY PLAY IN THE LOUISIANA OPEN?
The Louisiana Open is the undeniable highlight of the Stacks Pickleball Flagship Series, extending over five days of thrilling competition – our longest and most comprehensive event ever! We're preparing for our largest tournament to date, anticipating over 750 players from across the region.
EXCLUSIVE SENIOR-ONLY DIVISIONS!
Unique to the Louisiana Open, this is the exclusive tournament in our flagship series to offer dedicated Senior-only divisions (ages 50+), including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, providing a prime competitive platform for experienced players.
12 INDOOR COURTS
Compete in ultimate comfort and consistency on our 12 dedicated, climate-controlled indoor pickleball courts at Stacks Pickleball. Your matches are guaranteed, allowing you to focus purely on your game.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY:
• Wednesday – August 19th: Mixed Seniors (50+, 60+)
• Thursday – August 20th: Gendered Seniors (50+, 60+)
• Friday – August 21st: Men's Singles (50+)/ Women's Singles (50+) / Men's Singles/ Women's Singles / Juniors Doubles / Juniors Scramble
• Saturday – August 22nd: Mixed Doubles + Open Doubles Division
• Sunday – August 23rd: Women’s Doubles / Men’s Doubles
Schedules are subject to change. Final start times will be posted prior to the event.
REGISTRATION FEES PER EVENT:
• Early Bird: $50 – May 18th through June 1st
• Regular: $75 – June 2nd through July 21st
• Late: $100 - July 22nd through August 5th
FREE SHIRT DEADLINE: June 1st AT 11:55 PM EST
PRIZE
Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each division.
DIVISIONS OFFERED:
Men’s, Women’s, Mixed Doubles & Singles, Seniors + Junior Events
Skill Levels (DUPR Required)
2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0+
Age Groups
Juniors: 10U | 12U | 14U | 16U
Adults:Any | 50+ | 60+
Age determined as of 08/23/2026.
MATCH GUARANTEE & BRACKETS
• Stacks Pickleball guarantees a minimum of three (3) matches per team per event.
• Events will be played using round-robin brackets or pool play, followed by medal brackets and/or medal matches.
• Tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed to create playable divisions.
• If brackets are combined, medals will be awarded based on the original registered division.
TEAMS MUST:
• Play at the skill level of the higher-rated player, and
• Play in the age group of the younger player.
RATINGS (DUPR)
• DUPR ratings will be used for all events
• All matches will be reported to DUPR
• It is each player’s responsibility to verify match scores promptly.
• Tournament Director reserves the right to move players up or down as deemed appropriate.
• After registration closes, all player ratings will be reviewed.
• Players whose updated DUPR rating (50%+ reliability) exceeds the registered division will be moved up.
• Players with DUPR reliability below 50% may appeal to play in a lower division.
• Players must initially register in the division allowed by their current DUPR rating.
• Appeals must be submitted via email to danny+laopen@stackspb.com before registration closes.
• Both partners (if applicable) must agree to the appeal.
PARTNER POLICY
• Players may register with a partner or select “Need a Partner.”
• Selected partner must register within five (5) days of first player’s registration.
• Failure to do so will result in waitlist placement.
• Once the partner registers, the team moves to active list if space available.
• Registration not guaranteed until both players registered and fees paid.
• Selecting “Need a Partner” does not guarantee tournament will find a partner.
• Players without partners must withdraw per tournament refund policy.
MATCH PLAY
• No referees.
• All matches self-monitored
