When

Registration opens

Jul 27 2026

8:00 AM MST

Registration ends

Apr 19 2027

11:30 AM MST

Registration Cost

USD $45.00

Per player

Guaranteed games per player: 4

Price changes to USD $49.00 Mar 30th

Where

Get Directions

The Plaza Hotel and Casino

1 N Main St.

Las Vegas, NV, 89101

Tournament Description

Sign Up Early & Save!

We offer refunds for brackets that do not meet minimum registration requirements and cannot be fairly combined. Registering early helps us build the best possible experience and create the most competitive brackets for everyone!

CASH PRIZES

Cash prizes totaling over $6,500!*

1st place cash prizes are available in every division with 6 or more teams/players.

See the Prize Money Description below for complete details.

CHARITY

This event proudly benefits National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 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, and 4.5+ (Strict DUPR Enforcement)

Ages: Under 35, 35-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (Subject to be combined)

Friday (Start times no earlier than 4 PM):

Men's and Women's Singles

Saturday (Start times between 8 AM and 2 PM):

Men's and Women's Doubles

Sunday (Start times between 8 AM and 1 PM):

Mixed Doubles

FORMAT

Round Robin followed by Single Elimination

(4-game minimum guaranteed!)

The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the format prior to or during the event.

We will use Round Robin followed by Single Elimination whenever possible!

We pride ourselves on running fast-paced tournaments with minimal downtime between matches. Players should expect to complete their bracket within approximately 4 hours.

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AMBASSADOR:

Email info@world-of-pickleball.com if you are interested in becoming an ambassador for this event. Ambassadors receive a discount code to share with friends and family while earning commission on registrations.

VOLUNTEER:

Each volunteer time slot completed earns a 25% refund of your entry fee. Sign up for 3 time slots and receive 75% back!

Email us with your registered bracket, and we will help find volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.

SIGN UP EARLY:

Registration prices increase one month before the event!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All matches will be submitted to DUPR. DUPR ratings will be reviewed to help prevent sandbagging.

Ball: Franklin X-40

Raffles for items such as paddles and other prizes will be held throughout the event!

Both partners must register separately.

The event reserves the right to shorten match formats if weather causes scheduling delays.

Changing Partners:

Partner changes must be communicated at least 1 day prior to the event. Replacement partners must be registered in the same skill division.

Important Partner Registration Policy:

If you are playing in a doubles event and your partner does not register within 7 days of your registration, you will automatically be moved to the waitlist.

Your spot in the main event will not be reserved.

Once both partners are registered and paid, you will be moved back into the main event if space is available. If the event has filled in the meantime, you will remain on the waitlist until a spot becomes available.

What are you waiting for? Sign up now!

Additional Information

FAQs

My partner is a different age or skill level than me. What division do we sign up for?

You must register based on the higher rated skill level and the age of the younger player.

Why can’t I sign up for or view certain divisions?

Check your DUPR rating and self-rating on your pickleballtournaments.com profile. If your self-rating or DUPR rating is 3.5 or higher, for example, you will not be able to view or register for divisions rated 3.499 and below.

Who receives cash prizes?

Cash prizes are awarded only in divisions with 7 or more teams/players.

7+ teams/players: Full cash prizes are awarded.

4–6 teams/players: The division will still be played, but no cash prizes will be awarded.

Fewer than 4 teams/players: The division may be combined with the closest available age and/or skill bracket. If the combined division reaches 7 or more teams/players, the applicable cash prize will be reinstated.

Do I need a membership to play in this tournament?

No! This tournament is open to everyone. No USAP, DUPR, Picklr, or World of Pickleball memberships are required to participate.

Refund Policy

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Deadline: September 23rd, 2026

Refunds for Low Registration

If an event must be canceled due to low registration, players will receive a full refund minus applicable non-refundable fees.

If divisions can reasonably be combined into a Tournament Director-approved competitive bracket (for example, combining age groups such as 50–70), refunds will not be offered due to low registration.

Refunds Before the Cancellation Deadline

If you withdraw from the event before the Cancellation Deadline (September 23rd, 2026), you will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee.

This fee helps cover administrative costs already incurred, including venue deposits, advertising, tournament preparation, and payment processing expenses.

Refunds After the Cancellation Deadline

If you withdraw after the Cancellation Deadline, no refunds will be issued unless you purchased the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy during registration.

This insurance provides coverage for cancellations after the deadline, including situations involving weather, unforeseen circumstances, or other approved reasons.

Registration & Weather Insurance Policy

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VB2ngT8iqR42BnjxzkZrp3061LZSVH1SsQnKKUHEOQI/edit?usp=sharing">REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY</a>

If you selected the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy during checkout, your registration fee will be covered in the event of cancellation for eligible reasons, including low enrollment, weather, or other circumstances outlined in the policy. This allows for a full refund even if the event is canceled after the Cancellation Deadline.

Waitlist Policy

If you register and are placed on the waitlist but are not moved into the event, you will receive a full refund after the tournament concludes.

The $25 processing fee does not apply to players who remain on the waitlist and never enter the event.

Non-Refundable Fees

Please note that certain fees are non-refundable:

- A $2–$4 payment processing fee is collected by the payment processor and is not retained by World of Pickleball. This fee cannot be refunded.

- A $5 pickleball tournament software fee is non-refundable on a player's first two events, as disclosed during the registration checkout process.

These fees apply regardless of the reason for cancellation or withdrawal.

Prize Money

Awards & Prize Money

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded in every division.

Cash Prize Divisions

Cash prizes are available only in divisions with 6 or more teams/players.

4.5+ Doubles

1st Place Team: $500

4.5+ Singles

1st Place: $300

All Other Divisions

Doubles 1st Place: $100

Singles 1st Place: $50

To support the increased prize pool, 4.5+ players pay an additional $20 for each additional event entered.

Divisions with Fewer Entries

6+ teams/players: Full cash prize payout.

3–5 teams/players: Division will still be played, but no cash prizes will be awarded.

Fewer than 3 teams/players: The division will be combined with the closest available age and/or skill bracket whenever possible. If the combined division reaches 6 or more teams/players, the applicable cash prize will be reinstated.

Please Note:

- Players may choose to move to another eligible division with 6 or more teams/players if space allows.

- No refunds will be issued for withdrawals due to a division having fewer than 6 entries.

Additional Raffles

Players will also have the chance to win raffle prizes throughout the tournament, including items such as pickleball paddles and other giveaways.

Gold

Silver

Bronze

When

Registration opens

Jul 27 2026

8:00 AM MST

Registration ends

Apr 19 2027

11:30 AM MST

Registration Cost

USD $45.00

Per player

Guaranteed games per player: 4

Price changes to USD $49.00 Mar 30th

Where

Get Directions

The Plaza Hotel and Casino

1 N Main St.

Las Vegas, NV, 89101

Tournament Description

Sign Up Early & Save!

CASH PRIZES

Cash prizes totaling over $6,500!*

1st place cash prizes are available in every division with 6 or more teams/players.

See the Prize Money Description below for complete details.

CHARITY

You may also donate directly to the cause at:

donate.nami.org/WOP

DIVISIONS

Under 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+ (Strict DUPR Enforcement)

Ages: Under 35, 35-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (Subject to be combined)

Friday (Start times no earlier than 4 PM):

Men's and Women's Singles

Saturday (Start times between 8 AM and 2 PM):

Men's and Women's Doubles

Sunday (Start times between 8 AM and 1 PM):

Mixed Doubles

FORMAT

Round Robin followed by Single Elimination

(4-game minimum guaranteed!)

The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the format prior to or during the event.

We will use Round Robin followed by Single Elimination whenever possible!

We pride ourselves on running fast-paced tournaments with minimal downtime between matches. Players should expect to complete their bracket within approximately 4 hours.

$ HOW TO SAVE $

AMBASSADOR:

VOLUNTEER:

Each volunteer time slot completed earns a 25% refund of your entry fee. Sign up for 3 time slots and receive 75% back!

Email us with your registered bracket, and we will help find volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.

SIGN UP EARLY:

Registration prices increase one month before the event!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All matches will be submitted to DUPR. DUPR ratings will be reviewed to help prevent sandbagging.

Ball: Franklin X-40

Raffles for items such as paddles and other prizes will be held throughout the event!

Both partners must register separately.

The event reserves the right to shorten match formats if weather causes scheduling delays.

Changing Partners:

Partner changes must be communicated at least 1 day prior to the event. Replacement partners must be registered in the same skill division.

Important Partner Registration Policy:

If you are playing in a doubles event and your partner does not register within 7 days of your registration, you will automatically be moved to the waitlist.

Your spot in the main event will not be reserved.

What are you waiting for? Sign up now!

Additional Information

FAQs

My partner is a different age or skill level than me. What division do we sign up for?

You must register based on the higher rated skill level and the age of the younger player.

Why can’t I sign up for or view certain divisions?

Who receives cash prizes?

Cash prizes are awarded only in divisions with 7 or more teams/players.

7+ teams/players: Full cash prizes are awarded.

4–6 teams/players: The division will still be played, but no cash prizes will be awarded.

Do I need a membership to play in this tournament?

No! This tournament is open to everyone. No USAP, DUPR, Picklr, or World of Pickleball memberships are required to participate.

Refund Policy

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Deadline: September 23rd, 2026

Refunds for Low Registration

If an event must be canceled due to low registration, players will receive a full refund minus applicable non-refundable fees.

Refunds Before the Cancellation Deadline

If you withdraw from the event before the Cancellation Deadline (September 23rd, 2026), you will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee.

This fee helps cover administrative costs already incurred, including venue deposits, advertising, tournament preparation, and payment processing expenses.

Refunds After the Cancellation Deadline

If you withdraw after the Cancellation Deadline, no refunds will be issued unless you purchased the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy during registration.

This insurance provides coverage for cancellations after the deadline, including situations involving weather, unforeseen circumstances, or other approved reasons.

Registration & Weather Insurance Policy

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VB2ngT8iqR42BnjxzkZrp3061LZSVH1SsQnKKUHEOQI/edit?usp=sharing">REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY</a>

Waitlist Policy

If you register and are placed on the waitlist but are not moved into the event, you will receive a full refund after the tournament concludes.

The $25 processing fee does not apply to players who remain on the waitlist and never enter the event.

Non-Refundable Fees

Please note that certain fees are non-refundable:

- A $2–$4 payment processing fee is collected by the payment processor and is not retained by World of Pickleball. This fee cannot be refunded.

- A $5 pickleball tournament software fee is non-refundable on a player's first two events, as disclosed during the registration checkout process.

These fees apply regardless of the reason for cancellation or withdrawal.

Prize Money

Awards & Prize Money

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded in every division.

Cash Prize Divisions

Cash prizes are available only in divisions with 6 or more teams/players.

4.5+ Doubles

1st Place Team: $500

4.5+ Singles

1st Place: $300

All Other Divisions

Doubles 1st Place: $100

Singles 1st Place: $50

To support the increased prize pool, 4.5+ players pay an additional $20 for each additional event entered.

Divisions with Fewer Entries

6+ teams/players: Full cash prize payout.

3–5 teams/players: Division will still be played, but no cash prizes will be awarded.

Please Note:

- Players may choose to move to another eligible division with 6 or more teams/players if space allows.

- No refunds will be issued for withdrawals due to a division having fewer than 6 entries.

Additional Raffles

Players will also have the chance to win raffle prizes throughout the tournament, including items such as pickleball paddles and other giveaways.

Gold

Silver

Bronze

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