The PPA Tour Australia Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup is set to take place from April 3-6, 2025, marking a major event in the Australian professional pickleball calendar. With a record-breaking $110,000+ in prize money and top players from across Australia and New Zealand, this tournament will be a key battleground for early-season rankings and championship aspirations.
A Major Event in PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia
The Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup will feature a mix of PPA Tour Australia and Major League Pickleball Australia (MLPA) events, bringing together elite professionals, up-and-coming challengers, and seasoned masters.
The tournament will also debut the MLPA Challenger and MLPA Masters Leagues, showcasing 64 of the best players from across Australia and New Zealand. The tournament will take place at Voyager Tennis and Pickleball, Arkinstall Park, Cunningham Street, Tweed Heads, NSW, on a 16-court outdoor hardcourt surface.
PPA Tour Australia Rankings and Qualification
The PPA Tour Australia Rankings now align with the PPA Tour’s objective, merit-based system, determining entry and seeding for singles and doubles events.
For Pro Events, contracted MLPA/PPA players receive automatic entry into the main draw, while non-contracted players must enter the qualifier rounds. These qualifiers will begin on Thursday, April 3, at 4:00 PM, determining the final spots in the 24-player/team main draw.
The qualifier format is single elimination, first to 15, win by 2, while the main draw follows a best-of-three format to 11, win by 2. Bronze medal matches will be played for semifinal losers.
Tournament Schedule and Events
The Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup will feature competition across Pro, Open, Masters (50+), and Junior divisions.
- April 3: Pro Qualifiers (4:00 PM start)
- April 4: Singles (Pro, Open, Masters, Juniors)
- April 5: Mixed Doubles
- April 6: Men’s and Women’s Doubles
Open and Masters Divisions (3.0+) will follow a double elimination format, with the main draw using best-of-three to 11, win by 2, and consolation rounds featuring one game to 15, win by 2.
Prize Money and Registration Details
The Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup offers over $110,000 in prize money, making it one of the largest payouts in Australian pickleball history.
- Registration opened on January 15, 2025, and closes on March 24, 2025, at 11:40 AM AEST.
- Entry Fee: $90 per player (first event free)
- Venue: Voyager Tennis and Pickleball, Arkinstall Park, Tweed Heads, NSW
- Parking: Free on-site
Players who wish to withdraw before registration closes will receive a full refund, while post-deadline withdrawals require a medical certificate for a partial refund. No refunds will be issued after the final draws are published (one week before the event).
Significance of the Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup
As the first major event of the 2025 PPA Tour Australia season, the Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup is expected to set the stage for fierce competition. With top-ranked players, a record-breaking prize pool, and rising talent from across Australia and New Zealand, this event promises to deliver some of the most intense matches of the year.
With ranking points on the line, players will be looking to gain early momentum in their chase for season-long supremacy. Fans can expect thrilling matchups and a showcase of world-class pickleball as the Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup kicks off in April.
News in Brief: Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup
The PPA Tour Australia Tweed Heads Pickleball Cup will take place from April 3-6, 2025, featuring elite competition and a record-breaking $110,000+ prize pool. The event will host Pro, Open, Masters, and Junior divisions, with top-ranked players from Australia and New Zealand competing for ranking points.
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