Georgia State Championship Pickleball Event: The Georgia State Championship for The Dink Minor League Pickleball, hosted by the Southern Pickleball Association, will take place on September 13, 2025, at Dill Dinkers in Atlanta’s West End. Winners from each division will qualify for the 2025 Minor League Pickleball National Championship, powered by DUPR.
Event Overview
Registration for the tournament closes on September 11, 2025, at 11:55 p.m. EST. The entry fee is $75 per player. The competition will be held at Dill Dinkers – Atlanta West End, located at 1200 White Street Southwest #1000 in Atlanta, Georgia.
This is a “Dream Ticket” event, meaning champions from each division will earn direct entry into the National Championship. All participants will also receive double points toward the 2025 National Leaderboard.
Format of Play
The Minor League Pickleball format is designed to be team-based, fun, and social. Teams consist of four players—two men and two women. Each match includes four games: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles.
If both teams tie 2-2 after these games, the match is decided by a “Dreambreaker™.” In this tiebreaker, players rotate in singles every four rallies until one side reaches 21 points and wins by two.
Player Divisions
The tournament will include multiple DUPR-based divisions:
DUPR 20: team total not above 20.99
DUPR 18: team total not above 18.30, with no player rating above 5.10
DUPR 16: team total not above 16.30, with no player rating above 4.60
DUPR 14: team total not above 14.30, with no player rating above 4.10
DUPR 12: team total not above 12.30, with no player rating above 3.60
Once teams register, ratings are locked and cannot be adjusted for that event. Players must have a DUPR account to sign up. Players without ratings can still join but will be evaluated by the tournament director.
Single Registrations and Refunds
Players can register as individuals if they do not have a full team. In that case, they must note the team name and division. Tournament officials will try to place individual players on teams. If placement is not possible, the registration fee will be refunded.
Cancellations must be made 15 days before the start date to receive a refund, minus a $5 technology fee and a 3% processing charge. Single players not placed on a team will get a refund after the event ends.
Why It Matters
The Georgia State Championship is more than just a local competition. It serves as a gateway to the 2025 Minor League Pickleball National Championship and gives players the chance to earn valuable leaderboard points. With its team format and exciting Dreambreaker tiebreakers, the event is expected to draw strong participation.
News in Brief: Georgia State Championship Pickleball Event
The Georgia State Championship Minor League Pickleball event will be held September 13, 2025, at Dill Dinkers in Atlanta. Winners will qualify for the 2025 National Championship. Registration closes September 11, and players will compete in DUPR divisions with team-based MLPlay™ and Dreambreaker™ formats.