Top players from Australia and New Zealand will compete at the PPA Tour New Zealand Cup 2025, set for April 24-27, 2025, at TotalCoach Tennis Centre in Auckland. Organised by PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia, the event will showcase singles, doubles, and junior matches with prize money and ranking points on the line.
Event Overview and Background
The PPA Tour New Zealand Cup marks the return of professional pickleball to Auckland. Hosted at the TotalCoach Tennis Centre, the tournament promises action-packed matches from top-ranked athletes. It also features the debut of the MLPA Challenger and Masters Leagues, highlighting 64 elite players from the region.
PPA Tour Australia is known as the official professional league across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The tour offers over $1 million in prize money during the 2025 season. Competitions are open to pros, amateurs, juniors under 16, and masters aged 50 and over.
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Tournament Format and Schedule
The tournament begins with pro qualifiers at 4 PM on April 24. Main events follow across three days: Singles on April 25, Mixed Doubles and Junior Singles on April 26, and Gender Doubles and Junior Doubles on April 27.
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Qualifiers: Single elimination, first to 15 points, win by 2.
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Main Draw: Best of three games to 11 points, win by 2.
Open and Masters categories (3.0+ skill level) will use double elimination formats. Entry costs $90 per player, with the first event included for free. Parking is available on-site for free. Health and safety measures require all players to agree to event terms and conditions.
Participant Registration and Prize Money
Registration opened on January 15, 2025. Pro event registration closes April 14. After registration closes, players will know by April 16 if they are in the main draw or qualifiers.
PPA Tour Australia will award prize money to the top three in Pro and Pro Masters events. Players will also collect points toward season-end bonuses in “The Race.”
Impact and Future Outlook
The New Zealand Cup will boost the sport’s profile in the region. With top players and new leagues debuting, it marks a major step forward for pickleball across Australia and New Zealand. Fans can expect thrilling matches and rising stars to emerge from this growing professional platform.
News in Brief: PPA Tour New Zealand Cup 2025
The PPA Tour New Zealand Cup runs from April 24-27, 2025, in Auckland. Top players will compete in singles, doubles, and junior matches at TotalCoach Tennis Centre. Organised by PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia, the event offers prize money, rankings, and new league debuts for Australia and New Zealand players.
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