PPA Tour Open Las Vegas Strip: The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour will host the PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip from August 27 to August 31, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. Registration closes on August 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST, with an entry cost of $115. Players will compete for top prizes and ranking points in both professional and amateur divisions.
Competition for All Levels
Amateur players will get a chance to “Play Where the Pros Play.” Matches for amateur divisions will take place alongside the Championship Court, where the world’s best professionals will compete for some of the biggest payouts in pickleball. Games will be streamed live and archived on the PPA YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@ppastreamedcourts.
Watching the Stars
Fans can watch the sport’s top names, including Anna Leigh Waters, the world’s number one female player, and Ben Johns, the world’s number one male player. The PPA Tour has exclusive contracts with many of the best professionals, ensuring a strong field of talent in Las Vegas.
Training Camp for Amateurs
A two-day PPA Tour Camp will be held on August 26 and 27, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The camp is open to 3.0 and 4.0 level players and costs $400 per person. The package includes:
Six hours of instruction from PPA professionals
One courtside ticket for any day of the event
Discounts on apparel and paddles from Pickleball Central
The camp has a strict cancellation policy. Players may cancel 30+ days before for a full refund, 15-30 days before for a 50% refund, and no refunds are allowed within 14 days of the camp.
Tournament Rules and Formats
The tournament features different formats for skill levels. Higher divisions (4.5 and 5.0) will use double elimination brackets, while lower levels (3.0, 3.5, and 4.0) may play in round robin pools with playoffs depending on the number of teams.
The Senior Open will also use a double elimination format, and pro-level matches will follow single elimination rules. Pro qualifiers begin on August 27, with final draws decided after registration closes on August 19, 2025.
All professional events will be best of three games to 11, win by two, except gold medal matches, which may be longer.
$1,000 Money Ball Bracket
The event will also feature a special Money Ball Bracket with a $1,000 prize pool. Entry costs $75 per player. The format is coed, with players required to have a DUPR rating of 6.0 or below. First place will earn $600, while second place will take home $400.
Code of Conduct and Volunteer Roles
All players must follow the PPA Player’s Code of Conduct and the Junior PPA Tour Code of Conduct. Officials can register to referee, and volunteers can sign up to help run the event. The Transgender Participation and Competition Policy will also be followed.
Refund and Insurance Policy
The deadline for refunds is July 28, 2025, minus a $25 withdrawal fee. After this date, refunds are only possible if players purchased the Registration and Weather Insurance Policy. The policy also covers event cancellation due to weather.
Significance of the Event
The Las Vegas Open is one of the PPA Tour’s biggest showcases. It combines world-class professional play with opportunities for amateurs to compete in the same venue. With streaming coverage, fan access to top stars, and training opportunities, the event highlights the growing popularity of pickleball as both a competitive and recreational sport.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Open Las Vegas Strip
The PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip takes place August 27-31, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration closes August 24. The event includes professional matches, amateur competitions, a two-day camp, and a special $1,000 Money Ball Bracket. Fans can watch top stars Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns.