New Zealand GET READY! PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia are returning in 2025. We are excited to head to Auckland for the New Zealand Cup.

From April 24 - 27th, we'll be hosting our PPAA and MLPA Tour: New Zealand Cup at TotalCoach Tennis Centre, 69 Merton Road, St Johns, Auckland.

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 2. We will also see the debut 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: 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 25th April:

Singles

Saturday 26th April:

Mixed Doubles

Sunday 27th Nov:

Gender Doubles

The registration deadline for PPA Tour Australia Pro Events is 14th April. Qualifying rounds for PPA Pro Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will take place from 4pm on Thursday 24th 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, April 16, 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).

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.

Total Coach Tennis Centre.

69 Merton Road, St Johns, Auckland.

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.

Available via website link

Your health and safety are our top priorities at PPA Tour Australia. As you participate in any of our events, we kindly request that you carefully read and understand the Terms and Conditions outlined in the event waiver.

By participating in any PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia Event, you are deemed to have accepted and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, just as if you had agreed to them in writing. If you do not agree to these Terms, we kindly ask that you refrain from participating in any PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia Event.

We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, and we appreciate your cooperation in adhering to our health and safety guidelines. Thank you for your understanding and support.