Gold Coast GET READY! PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia are returning in 2025. We are excited to head to KDV Sport for the Gold Coast Slam.

From June 5th-8th, we'll be hosting our PPAA and MLPA Tour: KDV Sport. With $110k+ in prize money up for grabs at this event, the start of the 2025 Season is about to turn up the heat!

Don't miss the action and excitement of MLP Australia as the region's top players battle it out each afternoon over three days to be crowned Champions for Event 3. We will also see round 3 of the MLPA Challenger and MLPA Masters Leagues, showcasing 64 of the best players across Australia and New Zealand.

PPA Tour Australia is the official Professional Pickleball League of Australia featuring the top players, highest prize money, and best events across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia - with over $1 Million up for grabs across the 2025 season.

PPA Tour Australia offers exciting and competitive formats for all athletes from aspiring amateurs in our Open, Masters (50+), Juniors (Under 16) categories, to our elite Pro division.

- PRO: The Highest level of Pro Pickleball in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

- OPEN 19+ : Compete in our Open Tour format, designed for the next generation of pickleball champions rated 3.0+, open to all ages.

- MASTERS: Join our Masters Tour for athletes aged 50 and above, rated 3.0+.

- JUNIORS: Showcase your talent in our Juniors Tour, for Rising Stars under 16.

General player and spectator registration opens on the 15th of January.

Click on the Events Link above for a full description of each event when registration opens.

Friday - Singles

Saturday - Mixed Doubles, Junior Singles

Sunday - Gender Doubles, Junior Doubles

The registration deadline for PPA Tour Australia Pro Events is 22nd June. Qualifying rounds for PPA Pro Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will take place from 4pm on Thursday 3rd April. A maximum of 8 players/teams will be able to participate in qualifiers, based on the number of registrations. Each athlete can participate in a maximum of 2 qualifying events.

- All athletes register via the qualifier for PPA Pro Events.

- Contracted MLPA/PPA Pro players receive automatic entry into the PRO Main Draw.

- Non-contracted players who sign up with contracted players will receive the next preference (based on - contracted players' PPA Ranking).

- Non-contracted players will then fill the remaining spots based on PPA Rankings Points, and DUPR.

Qualifier rounds take place when the overall team number (or player number for singles) exceeds a certain limit.

24 teams (or players for singles) in the Main Draw: We will run a qualifier for 8 teams (or players for singles) to qualify for the Main Draw of 24 (If venue capacity allows, a larger draw may be run).

After pro registration closes, we will determine how many teams/players get an automatic bid into the main draw, which will determine the size of the main draw and the qualifier rounds. Players will be notified by Wednesday, May 23, following the pro registration deadline whether they are in the main draw or the qualifier rounds.

Single Elimination 1 to 15, win by 2.

Starting at 4pm Thursday evening.

Single Elimination 2/3 to 11, win by 2.

The losers of the semis will play a bronze medal match.

Skill Levels 3.0+ will play Double Elimination with no come-around (i.e., if a team loses a match, the best they can do is bronze. They cannot come around to win the gold). If there are 12 teams or less per division it will be Pool Play.

Matches consist of a best of 3 game format with each game to 11, win by 2 points.

Each match consists of one game to 15, win by 2 points, except for the final match which determines 3rd place.

$90.00/player, the First event is free.

221 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211

Parking: Available on-site and free

Please note: The event schedule and format are subject to change. While times have been listed, tournament organisers may delay or change the event schedule and format due to extended match times, numbers, and/or potential weather delays. Please consider this when planning your travel for the tournament.

Spots are limited, so register now - we can't wait to see you there! Follow us for more information at PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia:

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PPA Tour Australia will provide full refunds up to the close of registration (excluding transaction and service fees).

After registration closes, the provision of a medical certificate will ensure a full refund minus the transaction and service charges.

General withdrawal after the close of registration will result in a $80 registration payment being retained by PPA Tour Australia to cover costs incurred.

Once draws and times are published (1 week prior), no refund will be given, except when a medical certificate can be provided.