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Become a USA Pickleball Member

The first step toward playing in a sanctioned tournament is becoming a USA Pickleball Champion or Challenger member. Membership gives you eligibility for sanctioned events, exclusive resources, discounts, and more. Everything you need on your pickleball journey, from your first match to Nationals.

Compete in a Sanctioned Tournament

Once you’re a USA Pickleball member, you are able to register for any sanctioned tournament of your choice. Whether you are competing for your shot at Nationals or just looking to compete at your local tournament, we have something for everyone.

Earn Points Towards Nationals

Depending on your pickleball journey, each sanctioned tournament you play in earns you points through our Tiered Point System (TPS), but Golden Ticket Tournaments offer the highest point values and a direct opportunity to earn priority registration for Nationals by winning gold.

Through the Tiered Point System (TPS), you’ll earn points based on tournament tier, participation and performance — with Golden Ticket Tournaments awarding the most. Points accumulate throughout the qualification cycle (Sept. 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027).

See more information below and HERE as well.

• Nationals Eligibility: Your accumulated TPS points help determine your eligibility to register for Nationals, even if you don't win a Golden Ticket.
• Golden Tickets: Golden Ticket Tournaments award the highest TPS point values, and gold medal winners earn priority registration for Nationals.

Whether you win gold or build points over time, sanctioned tournaments keep you moving forward on your Path to Nationals.