The 2025 Monterey Bay Pickleball Open will take place from September 12 to 14, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California. The event will feature competitive play at two locations, the Monterey Bay Racquet Club and the Monterey Tennis Center, offering up to 33 courts for players.
Tournament Format and Registration
This year’s tournament will feature round-robin play in all brackets, ensuring that no one is eliminated after just three games. Medal rounds will be determined by 4-team shootouts, adding an exciting and competitive climax to the event.
Depending on the number of teams, brackets may be adjusted to ensure fair competition, with groups of three, four, five, and more competing in various formats.
Registration opens on March 7, 2025, with a $60 entry fee. Prices will increase to $90 on June 8, 2025. All registrations are organized by skill level via DUPR, with players divided into age groups as closely as possible. Teams with fewer than four players may be combined at the discretion of the tournament director.
Event Details
The Monterey Bay Open will feature a mix of doubles and singles matches. Doubles games will be played to 15 points, with gold medal matches using a best-of-three format to 11 points. Singles matches will be played to 21 points, with the gold medal match following a best-of-three format to 15 points.
The tournament will be a key stop on the US Senior Pickleball Circuit, where players can earn points toward the USSP Nationals. The event aims to provide a thrilling competition experience for pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Parking and Refund Policy
Parking at the venue is free but limited, especially for those not staying at the Hyatt. Carpooling is encouraged. The tournament has a strict no-refund policy once registration is completed, although refund requests may be assessed on a case-by-case basis for unforeseen circumstances.
The Monterey Bay Pickleball Open promises to be an exciting and competitive event for players and spectators. With the added bonus of earning points for the USSP Nationals, participants are sure to be in for a memorable weekend.
News in Brief: Monterey Bay Pickleball Open
The 2025 Monterey Bay Pickleball Open takes place from September 12 to 14 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. With 33 courts available, the pickleball tournament features round robin play, doubles and singles matches, and a thrilling 4-team medal round shootout.
Players can earn USSP Nationals points. Registration opens March 7 with a $60 fee, increasing to $90 on June 8. Parking is limited, and refunds are assessed case by case.
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