The Fairfield PPA Challenger 2025, a major pickleball tournament for amateur and professional players, is set to take place from August 22 to 24, 2025, at Allan Witt Park in Fairfield, California. The pickleball event will feature competitive matches and opportunities for players of all skill levels to compete in various categories.
Registration for the tournament opens on December 3, 2024, at 8:00 AM PST, with a closing deadline of August 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST. Early registration is available for $70, with a price increase as the event nears.
The tournament offers a chance for amateur players to compete alongside professionals, showcasing their skills and vying for cash prizes and ranking points.
Event Format and Skill Levels
This pickleball tournament will include amateur events across several skill levels, ranging from 3.0 to 5.0. Matches for the 5.0 and 4.5 skill levels will follow a Double Elimination format, while other levels with fewer than 12 teams or players will play round robin with playoffs.
Skill brackets may be adjusted based on the number of participants. For the professional divisions, the main draw will feature single-elimination matches, with the losers of the semi-finals playing for the bronze medal.
Volunteers and Referees Wanted
The Fairfield PPA Challenger is also seeking volunteers and referees for the event. Volunteers can sign up to help with various aspects of the tournament, while referees will have the chance to officiate amateur and professional matches.
Registration Policies
To secure a spot in the tournament, players must register and pay, with a partner required for doubles events. If a registered player loses their partner, they must replace them with another registered player in the same skill/age group. Failure to register a partner within seven days of initial registration will place the player on a waitlist.
Prize Money and Refunds
Prize money details will be available upon request. Participants can also purchase a Registration and Weather Insurance Policy to protect their fees in case of cancellation.
Refunds for cancellations are available until the deadline, July 25, 2025, minus a $25 processing fee. After that date, no refunds will be issued unless the insurance policy was purchased.
Impact and Anticipation
The Fairfield PPA Challenger promises to be a key event in the pickleball community, offering a high level of competition and opportunities for amateur players and professionals to showcase their talents.
With its combination of fun and serious play, the tournament is expected to attract large crowds and strengthen the sport’s growing popularity.
News in Brief: Fairfield PPA Challenger 2025
The Fairfield PPA Challenger 2025 will be held at Allan Witt Park in Fairfield, California, from August 22 to 24, 2025. The event will feature amateur and professional matches with skill levels ranging from 3.0 to 5.0.
Players will compete for cash prizes, ranking points, and more. Early registration opens on December 3, 2024. Volunteers and referees are also needed.