New York State Open PPA Qualifier: The New York State Open, a qualifier for the 2025 Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Nationals, will take place from August 22 to August 24, 2025, at Pickleball Heaven in Medford, New York. Registration closes on August 18 at 11:55 p.m. EST. Players will compete for medals, national qualifications, and a $5,000 prize pool for the 5.0+ divisions.
The tournament will run for three days and feature men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and men’s and women’s singles. Events are open to players in skill levels from 2.5 to 5.0+, with age categories of 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+, and 70+. Groups with fewer than four teams will be combined with others of the same skill level. Organizers confirmed that “medals and nationals qualifications will be distributed for every skill/age regardless of combinations.”
Event Format and Costs
All brackets will use a round robin format. Registration costs $65, with an additional $15 for each skill/age event. Players entering open 5.0+ events will pay $35 per event. A $5 fee from PickleballBrackets.com applies to all participants. Fees are charged per player, not per team.
Tournament Experience
Organizers describe the New York State Open as “three days of incredible pickleball competition and celebration.” Matches will be held at the “awesome Pickleball Heaven courts,” and the event is promoted as one that players “shouldn’t miss.”
Significance of the Event
As an official PPA National Qualifier, this competition gives top amateur and open-level players a chance to advance to the 2025 PPA Nationals. With prize money for elite divisions and medal recognition for all levels, the event is expected to attract strong participation and high-energy match play.
News in Brief: New York State Open PPA Qualifier
The New York State Open, a PPA National Qualifier, will be held August 22–24, 2025, in Medford, New York. Registration closes August 18. Events include singles and doubles from 2.5 to 5.0+, with $5,000 in prize money for 5.0+ divisions. All skill and age groups can earn medals and nationals berths.