2025 USA Pickleball National Championships Registration: Priority registration is now open for the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships, taking place from November 15 to 23 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California. Golden Ticket holders and eligible players aged 70 and over have until August 25 at 11:59 p.m. PST to secure their spots.
Eligibility and Membership Requirements
To register, players must have earned a spot through a 2025 USA Pickleball Nationals Qualifying Golden Ticket tournament, hold a valid Champion or Challenger membership through November 23, 2025, and maintain an active UTR Pickleball profile with a valid email. All players must review the full registration policy before entering.
Priority Registration for Golden Ticket Holders and 70+ Players
From August 11 to August 25, Golden Ticket winners and eligible 70+ players can register for the event in which they qualified, such as Gender Doubles, Mixed Doubles, or Gender Singles. Players may choose a new partner, as long as that partner also played in a Golden Ticket tournament. Teams must pay in full during this period to be considered registered.
Players can change skill or age divisions or add/change partners only within the registration window. Those without a partner can register as “Need Partner” but must secure one before the window closes. Missing this window means registering later in Tier 2 or Tier 3.
Tier 2: Silver and Bronze Medalists
From September 2 to September 12, Silver and Bronze medalists can enter a lottery for available spots. At least one team member must have earned a Silver or Bronze medal. Selected teams will be notified by USA Pickleball and must compete in their assigned divisions.
Tier 3: All Golden Ticket Tournament Participants
From September 15 to September 22, any player who participated in a Golden Ticket tournament can join the waitlist for remaining spots. Players can also list themselves as “Need Partner” to show availability.
Pro, Junior, and Wheelchair Divisions
Registration for Pro, Junior, and Wheelchair divisions runs from September 15 at 8:00 a.m. to October 6 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The final day to withdraw for a refund, minus a $30 fee, is October 26, 2025.
Importance of the Event
The USA Pickleball National Championships is the sport’s longest-standing and only official national competition. This year’s priority registration process ensures top competitors, senior players, and medalists have early access, while also giving more players a chance through lottery and waitlist systems.
News in Brief: 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships Registration
Priority registration for the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships is open until August 25 for Golden Ticket holders and eligible 70+ players. The event runs November 15–23 in San Diego, California. Later registration windows in September will allow medalists and other qualified participants to join through lottery and waitlist entries.