The Beer City Open Pickleball Championships will return to Grand Rapids, Michigan, from July 8 to July 13, 2025. The event will take place at Belknap Park. More than 1,000 players will join. The tournament is now seen as one of the most respected pickleball events in the world.
Big Tournament Grows in Size
This year, the Beer City Open will have ticketed entry to handle the larger crowds. AHC Hospitality is the main sponsor and hotel partner. Andrea Remynse Koop, the tournament director and a pro player, said,
“With the Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament returning and a growing field of elite players, this year marks a new chapter for the Beer City Open. This evolution highlights the sport’s growth and Grand Rapids’ emergence as a premier host city.”
The event is the only one in the 2025 Major League Pickleball season where all 22 pro teams will play together. Fans will see the best players and big rivalries.
Tickets, Schedule, and Family Fun
Over 1,000 amateur players from 36 states and Canada will also compete. Tickets are sold online through TIXR. Passes cost $20 for Thursday and Friday and $30 for Saturday and Sunday. Kids age 8 and under can attend free. Tickets will arrive by email the week of the event.
Tuesday and Wednesday are free days for the public. Fans can watch amateur matches and pro practice. From Thursday on, everyone entering needs a ticket, even amateur players without matches that day.
The grounds will have food trucks like Pizza Parliament, Crepes by the Lakes, and 616 Kabob. A New Belgium Brewery beer garden will serve drinks to guests 21 and over. A Pepsi stand will have other drinks. Visitors can shop at the Vendor Village for top pickleball gear.
Grand Rapids Becomes a Pickleball Hub
The Beer City Open shows how fast pickleball is growing. Grand Rapids is now known as a key place to host big tournaments. Many visitors are expected, which will help local hotels and shops. Fans can buy tickets and learn more at Major League Pickleball’s website or TIXR.
News in Brief: Beer City Open Pickleball Championships
The Beer City Open will be held July 8-13, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Over 1,000 players and all 22 pro teams will compete. Tickets are needed from Thursday to Sunday. The event will have food trucks, a beer garden, and pickleball gear for sale.
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