REGISTRATION (Opens August 17th, 2026)
You may register for the last round of qualifying events here (Friday and Saturday).
If you are <b>already qualified</b> and just looking to register for the Championships (Saturday and Sunday), <b>you must email info@world-of-pickleball.com</b> to be manually registered. If you want to play a qualifier in one event but already qualified in another, you can register for the qualifier event and reach out to register for the championships event, or reach out and we can register you for both.
NEBRASKA STATE FINALS SCHEDULE
Monday, August 17th - Registration Opens
Wednesday, December 2nd - Registration Closes
Friday, December 4th - Singles Qualifiers
Saturday, December 5th - Doubles Qualifiers and Singles Finals
Sunday, December 6th - Doubles Finals
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR FINALS
In order to qualify you must place top 4 in one of the following:
Omaha, NE - April 10-12, 2026
North Platte, NE - June 12-14, 2026
Lincoln, NE - August 14-16, 2026
Omaha, NE - December 4-5, 2026
Doubles qualifiers must compete with another player who has qualified.
*If qualified on December 4-5, you will have to pay an additional fee of $30 per event to compete in the Finals on December 5-6 (as all players competing in earlier qualifiers have.). The same discount below applies for these qualifiers, meaning if you place 2nd on December 4th in Singles, your fee to play in the finals on December 5th would be $10.
QUALIFIERS
1st Place - $30 off per division qualified in.
2nd Place - $20 off per division qualified in.
3rd Place - $10 off per division qualified in.
4th Place - No discount.
**Note: Open Finals on Saturday and Sunday cost $55 as there are cash prizes in these events. There will not be cash prizes for the Open division qualifiers on Friday and Saturday, these qualifiers will be priced at $30 per additional event.
CHARITY
This event proudly benefits National Alliance on Mental Illness, supporting their mission to provide education, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness. You may also donate directly to the cause at donate.nami.org/WOP.
DIVISIONS:
Under 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and Open
Friday: Men's and Women's Singles
Saturday: Men's and Women's Doubles
Sunday: Mixed Doubles
FORMAT:
Round Robin followed by Single Elimination (4 game minimum)
Tournament Director may change the format prior to/at the time of the event.
We pride ourselves on running fast paced tournaments with little rest time between matches, expect to be completely finished with your bracket within 4 hours!
All games will be put into DUPR. DUPR Ratings will be strictly reviewed to prevent sandbagging. If tournament director has to move you up due to sandbagging and you do not wish to play, no refunds will be given.
Ball: Franklin X-40
Raffles for items such as paddles will also be given out during the event!
Both Partners Must Register Separately
Changing Partners: Partner changes must be communicated 1 day prior to the event and your replacement must be in the same skill division as you are registered.
Please note that if you are playing in a doubles event and your partner does not register within 7 days of when you register, you will automatically be moved to the waitlist. Your spot in the main event will NOT be saved. If (after you are both registered and paid for the event) there is room in the main event, you will be moved back to the main event. If the event has filled up in the meantime, you will remain on the waitlist until a spot opens up.
What are you waiting for?! Sign up now!
