USA Pickleball’s Golden Ticket Tournaments: The USA Pickleball Nationals remains one of the most prestigious events in the sport, and in 2025, players have the chance to qualify through Golden Ticket Tournaments. These tournaments, hosted by USA Pickleball in partnership with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and UTR Sports, offer a special opportunity for gold medal winners to gain exclusive pre-registration access for the USA Pickleball Nationals.
2025 USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament Calendar
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| January 15-19, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| January 22-26, 2025 | San Diego, CA |
| February 5-9, 2025 | Pictona, FL |
| February 26-March 2, 2025 | Sacramento, CA |
| March 12-16, 2025 | Macon, GA |
| March 26-30, 2025 | Tucson, AZ |
| April 1-6, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| April 7-13, 2025 | Mesa, AZ |
| May 14-18, 2025 | Overland Park, KS |
| May 21-25, 2025 | New York, NY |
| May 28-June 1, 2025 | Greensboro, NC |
| May 28-June 2, 2025 | St. George, UT |
| June 25-29, 2025 | Silicon Valley, CA |
| June/July 2025 | TBA, CO |
| July 1-6, 2025 | Newport Beach, CA |
How the Golden Ticket Works
Gold medal winners at these tournaments will earn a “Golden Ticket,” granting them pre-registration privileges for the USA Pickleball Nationals. This gives players a head start in securing their spots for one of the sport’s most important tournaments.
Expanding Access to Nationals
The Golden Ticket Tournament series not only offers players the chance to qualify for the Nationals but also provides a platform for competition and exposure across the country.
With the involvement of the APP and UTR Sports, these tournaments will draw in competitive players and help build the overall growth of pickleball in 2025.
News in Brief: USA Pickleball’s Golden Ticket Tournaments
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournaments in 2025 will offer players the opportunity to secure pre-registration for the USA Pickleball Nationals by winning gold medals. The tournaments, hosted in partnership with APP and UTR Sports, will be held across various locations, starting in January and continuing through July.
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