Welcome to the 21st MTP Dinkfest!
Join us Friday, February 20 – Sunday, February 22, 2026 at More Than Pickleball (MTP) in Buford, GA for a weekend of competition, community, and fun! MTP is a 30,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled indoor facility featuring 9 cushioned courts - the premier venue for pickleball in the region.
We provide in-house cooked meal FREE for players. Spectators, enjoy our fresh food with any of 20+ craft beers & ciders on tap. Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, this is one you won’t want to miss!
Address: 3230 Woodward Crossing Blvd., Buford GA 30519
Registration closes February 17, 2026.
Friday, February 20: All Singles
Saturday, February 21: Gender Doubles
Sunday, February 22: Mixed Doubles and Moneyball
* Single brackets can start as early as 4:00 PM on Friday, February 20
* Gender double brackets start as early as 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 21
* $1,000 Moneyball starts at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 22
* Moneyball division is open to all genders and skill levels below a 4.5 DUPR (See below for details).
Start time TBA, but can be as early as 8:00 AM depending on the number of players on each bracket.
FORMAT: Most brackets will have a round robin followed by a single elimination medal round, except the Moneyball can have a Double Elimination format. After registrations are finalized, more detailed format and start times will be posted. Large brackets and Singles bracket may have a double elimination format.
Brackets may be cancelled or limited in size based on registration numbers. The Tournament Director may modify the competition format in the event of low numbers or other unforeseen delays and circumstances.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Event Registration Policy
IMPORTANT!: Tournament Director may move your team to another bracket (lower or higher skill levels) based on your ratings, our knowledge, and for any other reasons. No refund will be allowed in case you are moved to a different bracket.
Online payment via Pickleball Brackets. Early-bird discount ends on January 11, 2026.
Registration is not complete until BOTH partners have registered, agreed to the tournament waiver, and paid all fees owing. Discount codes are for the MTP Members ONLY and will be verified (Active MTP membership is required on the day of matches). Registration is limited in each event.
Singles brackets and Moneyball have additional fees of $10–$15 to cover prize money and court usage.
Competition courts will only be available for warm up 20-min prior to the start of the events each day. After the tournament has started, warm ups are restricted to the narrow warm-up court near the Front Desk. This helps us stay on schedule. Plan to arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to the start of your event to allow time for check-in, warm-up and to prepare for your first match.
** DUPR Rating Policy for Bracket Placement **
Moneyball: Your DUPR rating should be 4.5 or lower. No individual player may exceed a 4.59 DUPR and Combined DUPR of both players may not exceed 9.0.
Singles: Any player with a DUPR rating more than 0.10 above the bracket limit will be moved to the next higher bracket.
For example:
If your rating is 4.05, you may play in the 3.5–4.0 bracket.
If your rating is 4.10, you must register for the 4.0–4.5 bracket.
Doubles: The combined DUPR of both players cannot be more than double the bracket’s upper limit. No individual player may have a DUPR more than 0.20 above the bracket’s upper limit: even if the team total is within range.
For Example in a 3.5–4.0 bracket:
The team’s total DUPR can’t exceed 8.0.
A player rated 4.18 can only partner with someone 3.82 or lower.
A player rated 4.21 cannot play in this bracket at all, regardless of their partner's rating.
Age-Based Allowance (50+ and 14 & Under)
Players who are 50-years and older or 14-years and under are granted a 0.39 DUPR allowance.
For example:
A 51-year-old or 14-year-old player with a DUPR of 3.89 is allowed to play in the 3.0–3.5 bracket.
Doubles Age-Based Allowance:
The 0.39 allowance is for individuals and teams – two senior players each get the 0.39 allowance.
Example:
In a 3.0–3.5 bracket:
A senior rated 3.89 can team up with a partner rated 3.5 (total = 7.39) ✔️
Two senior players both rated 3.89 can also play in the bracket. ✔️
Please ensure your registration complies with these guidelines.
