Ages 45+ Pickleball Showdown: Liveball TX is bringing its popular pickleball event back to Houston with the “Ages 45+ Showdown” on August 2 and August 3, 2025. The tournament will take place at Pickle Point, an indoor facility located at 15623 Mueschke Road, Cypress, Texas. Registration ends on July 31, 2025, at 5:50 p.m. Central Standard Time. Players aged 45 or older by December 31, 2025, are eligible to join.
The registration fee is $20.00 until July 20, after which it increases to $30.00. This tournament is open to men, women, and mixed doubles teams, offering divisions based on skill level and updated DUPR score requirements.
Organized Play Across Two Days
The tournament starts Saturday with men’s and women’s doubles matches. Divisions include:
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Men’s 4.25+ (Combined DUPR over 8)
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Men’s 3.7–4.3 (Combined DUPR over 7)
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Men’s 3.25–3.75
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Men’s under 3.25
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Women’s 4.0+ (Combined DUPR over 7.4)
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Women’s 3.5
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Women’s 3.0
On Sunday, mixed doubles matches will take place. The mixed divisions include:
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Mixed 4.0+ (Combined DUPR over 7.4)
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Mixed 3.5
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Mixed 3.0
Each division will start either at 10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., depending on the final schedule.
More Than Just a Game
Liveball TX is excited to bring the tournament back to the Houston area. The official announcement reads:
This tournament is designed for older players who want to compete within their age group. According to the organizers:
Participants are guaranteed a minimum of either four games to 11 points or three games to 15 points. More matches may be added depending on how many players register in each bracket.
Top-Tier Indoor Facility
Pickle Point is a climate-controlled facility in Cypress with 11 indoor pickleball courts. This ensures that the games go on regardless of the weather and gives players a comfortable, professional playing environment.
Liveball TX has previously hosted tournaments across Texas, including in Austin and San Antonio. Their events in Houston have been held at Pickleball Center and 24 Hour Pickle, and the return to Pickle Point marks another step in their statewide tournament expansion.
Refund and Registration Details
Players can withdraw from the tournament, but those who cancel less than seven days before the event will receive only 50% of their registration fee back. This policy encourages early decisions and smooth planning for the event.
The fee structure also motivates early sign-ups. Those who register before July 21 pay $20.00, while those who register after pay $30.00. Full details on the fee schedule are available through the official registration page.
A Boost for Local Pickleball
The “Ages 45+ Showdown” is helping to grow the sport by focusing on older age groups and offering structured, skill-based play. It gives players a chance to enjoy healthy competition in a fun, organized setting. With skill brackets and DUPR-based divisions, the matches are expected to be both fair and exciting.
The event supports Houston’s growing pickleball community, bringing people together for fitness and friendship. With a guaranteed number of games and easy indoor access, the tournament is likely to draw strong participation from across the region.
News in Brief: Ages 45+ Pickleball Showdown
The “Ages 45+ Showdown” pickleball tournament will take place August 2–3, 2025, at Pickle Point in Cypress, Texas. Open to players 45 and older, the event features age-specific divisions based on skill. Hosted by Liveball TX, it promises fun, fair, and competitive play in an indoor facility.
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