The PPA Raleigh Challenger will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, from December 12-14, 2025. The tournament will be held at PinPoint Pickleball, offering amateur players the chance to compete alongside professional athletes.
Tournament Format
The event will feature multiple skill and age categories, with a focus on amateur and professional competition. Amateur matches will be held alongside Championship Court, where rising stars in pickleball will vie for cash prizes and ranking points.
Amateur players in skill levels 5.0 and 4.5 will play a Double Elimination with No Come-Around format. Other skill levels with more than 12 teams or players will follow this format as well. For smaller groups, a round-robin format will be used with playoffs.
The main draw will consist of best-of-three games, each to 11 points, with a win-by-2 rule. Consolation matches will be played to 15 points.
Registration and Payment Policies
Registration for the event opens on January 23, 2025. The cost to participate is $70, with registration closing on December 5, 2025. Players must have a registered and paid partner to confirm their spot. If a partner fails to register within seven days, players will be moved to the waitlist.
For those unable to attend, the event offers a Registration & Weather Insurance policy. If players need to cancel before November 14, 2025, they can receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. After this date, only the insurance policy covers cancellations.
Event Details
Matches will be played with the official Vulcan VPro Flight Outdoor ball. Players in the doubles category must register with a partner, or risk being moved to the waitlist. Partner replacements must be made before the day prior to play.
Impact on Pickleball Community
The PPA Raleigh Challenger is expected to draw a large crowd of amateur and professional players. It offers an excellent opportunity for up-and-coming athletes to compete alongside seasoned pros, helping to raise the profile of pickleball in North Carolina.
The event will be a key part of the PPA Tour, providing players the chance to earn ranking points while enjoying a highly competitive tournament environment. The outcome could significantly affect rankings and influence the direction of upcoming pickleball events.
News in Brief: PPA Raleigh Challenger
The PPA Raleigh Challenger will be held from December 12-14, 2025, at PinPoint Pickleball in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event will feature amateur and professional competition, with skill levels 5.0 and 4.5 playing Double Elimination. Registration opens January 23, 2025, with a $70 fee. The pickleball tournament offers cash prizes, ranking points, and a competitive environment for all.
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